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Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property

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Front of property
1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk
Interior
Children’s activities
Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly for a $75 fee)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $75 fee)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $75 fee)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pet Friendly for a $75 fee)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly for a $75 fee)

  • 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 laundry facilities 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 laundry facilities
  • 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.

Languages

English

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)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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.

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. 355 out of 580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 580 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor W.

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Lots of area construction
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Joesph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to check out the hot water in the shower, otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you enjoy hiking and natural bridges/arches, this is your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Murfreesboro

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Murfreesboro

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa, Portsmouth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area with awesome hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronald

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

Retired

Nice stay everyone friendly room comfortable dining room had good food and reasonably priced
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeb

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Caves. I stay there multiple times a year and have never had a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant surprise on my cross country trip. Just a couple miles off the road but we’ll worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Our family enjoyed our stay, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay. Only things i could mention to future stayers is to be mindful if you are staying at lodge downstairs, the upstairs floors are very creaky so this can be quite noisy with people walking back n forth if your staying downstairs like we did. Also the restaurant on site is decent. I do wish they had more options and did the buffet during the week but they didnt. So we ate there twice and then also in town which I highly recommend Cattlemans if your looking for a good steak!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Older but nice facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was friendly and helful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024