Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property
Start your day with a hike or on paddleboards then refuel at a family-friendly restaurant before unwinding at the pool.

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Front of property
Spelunking/cave exploring
View from room
Coffee/tea maker
Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
In the heart of Carter Caves State Park, Carter Caves State Resort Park offers an adventure-filled escape. Enjoy mini golf, paddleboards, and hiking/biking trails or relax by the seasonal pool with free WiFi nearby. Families appreciate the playground and laundry facilities while Tierney's Cavern restaurant serves up delicious American cuisine for all ages.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Picnic area

For families (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The current price is $66
includes taxes & fees
$60 per night
Mar 12 - Mar 13

Room options

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY, 41164

What's nearby

  • Carter Caves State Park Golf Course - 1 min walk
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns - 15 min walk
  • Carter Caves State Park - 5 min drive
  • King's Daughters Family Care Center - Olive Hill - 19 min drive
  • Grayson Lake State Park - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State) - 46 min drive
  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tierney's Cavern Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Giovannis Pizza - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Carter Caves State Resort Park

When visiting Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Resort Park is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Tierney's Cavern, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor tennis court and a children's pool. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private picnics

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Children's menu
  • Paddleboard on site

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Cave exploring
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Canoe
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Fishing

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Paddleboard on site

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Special features

Dining

Tierney's Cavern - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 9 to 12 per person

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.

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 7 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May 26 to September 04

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Carter Caves Resort
Carter Caves State Olive Hill
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Carter Caves State Park Olive Hill
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Frequently asked questions

Does Carter Caves State Resort Park offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Carter Caves State Resort Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Are pets allowed at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Carter Caves State Resort Park and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, kayaking, and mountain biking and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball and spelunking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Yes, Tierney's Cavern offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Carter Caves State Resort Park like?

Carter Caves State Resort Park is located a short 15-minute walk from Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Carter Caves State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Our family enjoyed our stay, we will definitely be back.
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great to be in the state park and enjoy the outdoors while staying in a very nice hotel room.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Retired
Nice stay everyone friendly room comfortable dining room had good food and reasonably priced
ronald, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Our pup loved the trails. The food was good and the staff helpful and friendly. We will be back!!
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love the Caves. I stay there multiple times a year and have never had a bad experience.
Jeb, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

enjoyed a quick stay in the cottage - wuld be a perfect location for multi family gatherings
susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Older but nice facility.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here on our trips to Tn. Always affordable and good food.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The lodge room was very spacious & had a large balcony with a breathtaking view. Food from the restaurant was very tasty. Looking forward to staying here again!
Brittany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The area was gorgeous and the cottage was very pleasant
Lisa, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean. Staff was friendly and helful.
david, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a beautiful property
Cathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very neat and relaxing place. Great people, service and food.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for a family vacation
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean and comfortable The staff was very friendly
Richard, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hiking
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant surprise on my cross country trip. Just a couple miles off the road but we’ll worth it!
Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
We love it here! Will stay again
Robin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with good amenities and a lot of outdoor views
michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, balcony, nice view
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spent the weekend in the cottages. It was very relaxing and peaceful.
Jamie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice for the money. Beautiful scenery. Nice people.
Kathryn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Decent stop, but rooms need repairs.
Roger Kent, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and great location.
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great ready to go back again
Theresa, 2-night trip

General property information

Travelers Say
"The food at the restaurant was excellent."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM