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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 restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows overlooking a forest.
A wooden structure with a water tower and wooden boxes, likely part of a park or recreational area.
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 $106
$96 nightly
$106 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 36 min drive - 35.1 miles
  • Ashland Town Center - 46 min drive - 42.7 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Clarks Pump N Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 521 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 803 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The restaurant was nice . comfortable clean,quiet and great scenery Loved going to the cave tours and the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very picturesque surroundings, beautiful rooms, polite and courteous staff. I would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were amazingly nice and helpful. The entire location is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience and stay. Very clean and comfortable. Well staffed and all very accommodating. Will definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel/lodge within the state park. Beautiful drive through the park to reach the lodge. Great setting with balcony onto the forest. Basic food in the cafe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and cool especially since we went during the heat wave. Our dogs enjoyed the creek too! Great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing time, room was clean, view was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We really enjoyed our stay. We arrived late abd left early so we did not get to experience all it had to offer. It has a very rustic feel and the rooms were great. Breakfast at the restaurant was delicious also. We WILL be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The cottages were decent. The mattresses were very hard but everything else was good. The employees were beyond helpful and the area is just beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I sent my co-workers and friends a link this is a great place for vacation found it while working in the area, Love it here. Although I do wish they still had the horseback riding but still definitely worth it.caves hiking ,lake ,boating not much more you could ask for. it's at a great price too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Carter’s cove was one of the best place me and my fiancé have ever stayed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a wonderful Kentucky state park to visit. We stayed in the lodge. Accommodations were very satisfactory. The bed was comfortable and all was in order. We ate all of our meals in the restaurant at the lodge. The food was very good! Breakfast was really appetizing and amazingly reasonably priced. The servers were great! We will definitely go back to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Cottage was very inviting and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always great, easy check in, beautiful location, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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6/10 Okay

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Property resturant was sub-par.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was better than expected. Excellent food, staff, property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful place. Reminds you of the motel in the movie Dirty Dancing. Peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent room and location. Very hot water and everything in the room was vclean and working.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All expectations of the experience were realized: food, lodging, and the beauty of the natural world!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great park!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026