Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Premium bedding, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Children’s activities

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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 Wi-Fi

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single 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 Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

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

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 Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and an outdoor tennis court. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Carter Caves State Resort Park offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation includes desk chairs. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cots/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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Carter Caves State Resort Park's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carter Caves State Park Golf Course. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Tierney's Cavern
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a gift shop and a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, mini golf and basketball
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Carter Caves State Park and a 3-minute drive from Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Carter Caves State Resort Park offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a children's pool. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the family-friendly Carter Caves State Resort Park. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Olive Hill hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Tierney's Cavern – This restaurant specialises 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Cot (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 lift

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

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 1 September to 21 May:
  • Swimming pool
The property is closed: Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 26 May and close on 04 September.
  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 7 PM
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Carter Caves State Olive Hill
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Carter Caves State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 738 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 738 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 738 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 738 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 738 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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10/10 Excellent

ronald

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

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

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge, staff very friendly, wonderful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie TíngYí

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

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