Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Children's activities
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $132
$120 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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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

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

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

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms

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

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

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

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 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
  • Ashland Town Center - 46 min drive - 42.9 miles
  • Cave Run Lake - 48 min drive - 50.8 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
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Carter Caves State Resort Park offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
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 coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).
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.

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

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. 466 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 736 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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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

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly.the room was extremely clean. Everything exactly as pictured with zero issues. The property is surrounded by beautiful views in every direction.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is excelent, check in was easiest of all hotels these past 6 months. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge, staff very friendly, wonderful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins are so cute and very well stocked. Everything was very clean and the staff went out of their way for any requests while being extremely friendly. My partner and I will absolutely be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff at the desk was very friendly and the morning shift waitress was so nice as well as your evening waitress. We will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and thw room was vlean, comfortable and had plenty of room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, reasonably updated beautiful view off the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Denell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was clean. Dinning was good. We enjoyed the amenities of the state park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and large. Staff is just fabulous. Very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie TíngYí

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Loved the lodge and the buffet. Would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New Family Getaway Spot

Amazing and private resort that is kid friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and the beds comfortable! The breakfast buffet was awesome! We were able to park in front of our room. All the staff were very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is super friendly, the location is really neat. The rooms are always clean, whenever I am in town visiting family I stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk was nice and courteous. The room was decent (and it had a fridge, which I wasn't expecting).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Spacious, clean room with amazing balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this park! Carter Caves has been a favorite yearly location for me and my family!
Plenty of hiking trails that are clearly marked and well maintained
The caves are beautiful
The park offers really cool tours inside of caves. This one was a nighttime dark cave tour.
Put-put glow golf was fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025