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Carter Caves State Resort Park

Property class: 3

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A building with a stone facade, a wooden roof, and a sign that reads "Tierney's Tavern Restaurant."
A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a bench, and a chair.
A wooden structure with a water tower and wooden boxes, likely part of a park or recreational area.
A restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows overlooking a forest.
A spacious living room with patterned sofas, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $95
$86 nightly
$95 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY, 41164
  • Place, Carter Caves State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carter Caves State Park Golf Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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A cabin-style room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A single-story house with a garage, a small front yard, and a driveway.

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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A single-story house with a front porch, a visible garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

A room with two beds, a wooden desk, and a window with a view of trees.

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a ceiling with wooden beams.

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Olive Hill

With a stay at Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill, you'll be in a state park, just steps from Carter Caves State Park and a 3-minute drive from Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Carter Caves State Park Golf Course and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from King's Daughters Family Care Center - Olive Hill.

What's nearby

  • Carter Caves State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Carter Caves State Park Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Morehead State University - 39 min drive - 37.1 miles
  • Cave Run Lake - 46 min drive - 49.5 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Clarks Pump N Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Walkers - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tierney's Cavern Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Carter Caves State Resort Park offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 28 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Tierney's Cavern serving guests of Carter Caves State Resort Park. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Tierney's Cavern - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 12 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Tierney's Cavern

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Spelunking

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a state park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 1 to May 21:
  • Swimming pool
The property is closed: Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 26 to September 04
Pool access available from 10 AM to 7 PM

Property is also known as

Carter Caves Resort
Carter Caves State Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Resort Park Hotel
Carter Caves State Resort Olive Hill
Carter Caves State
Olive Hill Carter Caves Resort
Carter Caves State Hotel Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Resort Park Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Park Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Park
Carter Caves State Resort Park Olive Hill
Carter Caves State Resort Park Hotel Olive Hill

Carter Caves State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 783 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 783 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 783 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 783 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 783 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time, room was clean, view was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Cottage was very inviting and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and updated rooms with a fantastic staff. We stay here fairly often and always adore our time spent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great, easy check in, beautiful location, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was better than expected. Excellent food, staff, property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and location. Very hot water and everything in the room was vclean and working.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All expectations of the experience were realized: food, lodging, and the beauty of the natural world!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

richey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great park!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean, restaurant was delicious, service super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great right outside our door. Loved the camping atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parked safely near our door. Very friendly staff. Comfortable bed and all we needed for restful one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Beautiful locatio in a serene environment. Definitel plan to return when we have more time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. It was simple. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, great value for the money. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Restaurant dining was outstanding! Great meals at seldom seen prices in this day and age, especially breakfasts. The only real concern was with other guests allowing their dogs to bark endlessly. Complained at main desk but no improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I. Love. This. Place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing! The staff is super friendly and inviting and made us feel very welcome, even our puppy! Highly recommend especially if you’re taking your dog! It was just a perfect weekend for the whole family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooms not having carpet and the back decks. Property is a little dated but very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Take into account, this is a State Park, not a private resort. I personally prefer supporting public families than private business. Sure, it's not as fancy or updated in decor or appliances, but it is clean, with a focus on sustainable products, which messages with my values. It is a BEAUTIFUL setting. I look forward to my next stay there!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything is always keep up and allways excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
well make sure u check weather cause we picked this place just to go threw caves and tbey closed it due to the storm that came much later in the evening other than that its a really nice place to go stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great. Lots to do with visiting the caves and hiking. The price was very reasonable as well. Son looking at going to college at Kentucky Cristian so will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026