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Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
$72
$65 nightly
$72 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18

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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed) | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $50 fee)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Double Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $50 fee)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $50 fee)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly for a $30 fee)

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly for a $30 fee)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Olive Hill

When you stay at Carter Caves State Resort Park in Olive Hill, you'll be in a state park, within a 5-minute drive of Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns and Carter Caves State Park. .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 - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grayson Lake State Park - 32 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Morehead State University - 34 min drive - 33.9 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

Family-friendly hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
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 shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. 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 showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, 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, an elevator, 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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 smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

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. 413 out of 672 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 672 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 672 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 672 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 672 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

john

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
room ok ,needed updates ,unpainted areas on doors and frames, toilet was so small looked like a kids ,very hard for older people to get off of, also was loose and rocked, bathroom door would not shut. Food in the dining room below average. salad and fried fish very good. staff was friendly and great. Beautiful wooded areas and walking trails. Have stayed in almost all of kys. state resort parks. It had been awhile. Sorry to see them run down. Food used to be excellent in all that I visited. Service still great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Small slice of wilderness charm!

It’s exactly what you would expect for lodges in a state park. Room was clean, beds were comfortable and we could even have our dog with us! Service was good and staff was friendly. Beautiful setting. Deer everywhere along what use to be the golf course. A great 2 mile walk….we probably saw 20 deer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Lots of activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trails begin at the lodge to see caves or natural bridges
Cascade Cave
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay

My wife and had never been to Carter Caves and wanted to give it a try on Labor day weekend. The staff at the resort were very friendly and helpful. We had an issue with a broken switch for the fan in the bathroom. Even though we let them know that we weren't concerned about it they still asked if maintenance could come in to fix it as long as it wasn't going to interfere with our time. The maintenance man was very polite and was able to change the switch out in a short amount of time. The room was a little dated, especially the bathroom, but everything was clean feeling. The towels and bed linens all felt fresh and clean. The bed was very comfortable and we enjoyed having a balcony to enjoy the fresh air. We weren't impressed with the restaurant at the lodge. The food wasn't bad but after 4:00 pm we only had the option of eating the buffet when all we wanted was something smaller to eat that didn't cost as much as the buffet. At the time we just decided to give it a try, but next time we visit we'll just have to drive a little to find another restaurant that offers different options. Overall we enjoyed our stay at the lodge and enjoyed the scenery on the trails.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

braden

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Amelia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean n big.. The whole staff was really polite and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vickie, Cincinnati

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property with all the charm you would expect. They have done a great job of upkeep, providing clean and comfortable rooms while still mixing in the feel of a cabin. Relaxing, safe, and beautiful. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Simple

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The bed and pillows were comfortable and the room was clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The lodge food was ok. The overall feeling was that the place was in need of an upgrade. It was just not what we were expecting so we left early.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well he all had a great time wish we had more time. But wish there was Tvs in the bedroom had to go out and purchased 2 Tvs. And wr aslon treated the hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

Pleasant Stay

Rooms were clean and spacious and as described. Bed was comfortable and came with clean sheets. Overall a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The on-site restaurant, Tierney's Cavern, serves a variety of delicious food, and is conveniently located on the first floor of the lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, ARLINGTON

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice state park. Trails to hike. Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The trails were amazing. We only did the X Cave because the 4 yr old not sure he liked it. There was so much to do. Putt putt, trails, the pool caves, watching the wildlife not be afraid to show theirself. Within 15 min at the resort deer were appearing at the back side off our balcony. Squirrels, racoons the birds were bright and vibrant. Amazing trip all together.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Traveled with partner
Great place. Just outdated. Food service was average and very slow.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

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

2/10 Terrible

Marcia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t sleep as the bed was so uncomfortable. The pillows were hard and the sheets didn’t even smell clean. The entire place needs updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025