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Carter Caves State Resort Park

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Coffee/tea maker
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker
Children’s activities
Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY, 41164
  • Place, Carter Caves State Park Golf Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Carter Caves State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State)
    ‪55 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 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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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

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

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

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

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

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 this property

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Family-friendly hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
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. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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.

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 lift
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, mini golf and basketball
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Carter Caves State Park and a 3-minute drive from Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns
  • Cats and dogs 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
  • 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
  • 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

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

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (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 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

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 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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 75.00 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 smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 402 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 655 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

10/10 Excellent

Kelsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed siting on the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Requested a room on upper level, they made it happen! Clean, quiet, nice little deck. Close to everything at Carter caves. Swimming pool included with stay! Kids and I are having a blast. Only complaint is that the Toilet seat could use replacing. Very very old.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is absolutely beautiful! Wonderfully helpful staff. The scenery is to die for. The rooms are very decent for the price and the dining area had a nice buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anita, Washington

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love everything, the hiking, the caves, swimming, fishing, friendly staff, the rooms were comfortable and clean. Only downfall were rooms above, could hear every step made across floor and walkway. Buffet was amazing, Prices are absolutely great for a vacation to beautiful scenery. I would recommend to all. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Billie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Had a good time. The resort could use some updating badly but the staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went out for a weekend family reunion. The hotel was clean, well lit parking and the staff were very friendly. The rooms were immaculate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adeline

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area to walk and enjoy the outdoors. Walkable trails were available and a swimming pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Cylenna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

The nature
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tanner

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good for the price. One thing that bothered me was the mattress did not have a mattress cover on it. Also, my 11 month old crawled on the floor and his knees were black.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Our one night stay.

We only stayed one night. We enjoyed the wildlife and the calm and serenity of the lodge. I never knew it existed but we will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice place to stay,. Cassandra at the desk in the lodge was amazing!! I love this is part of the park, excellent pool, excellent restaurant. The people that work for the park were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It ended up turning out fine thanks to the girl at front desk at the park and being able to find
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second time coming with our dog but have visited years before. This was a perfect trip with our dog. Room was clean, friendly staff and great park to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night family stay while passing through. The pool was amazing, the caves were beautiful. When we got back to our room the air conditioner was not working. The staff at the front desk came right away and did her magic and it started cooling off right away. We will definitely be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was huge!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

ON SITE RESTAURANT WAS TERRIBLE! ROOMS WERE FABUL

The lodge and the room were exceptional. But... Whatever you do. DO NOT EAT AT THE LODGE RESTAURANT! Worst food we ever ate. Worst service we ever had. They kept coming out telling us that they were out of items we ordered. The food was terrible and cold. Or really burnt and still cold. We were there over 2 hours. It was really terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Room was clean and comfortable There is a restaurant on the premises. The food and service was lacking. The manager was very understanding and comped my check 100%
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025