Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

Photo gallery for Carter Caves State Resort Park

Front of property
Coffee/tea maker
Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Spelunking/cave exploring
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb

Explore the area

Map
344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY, 41164
  • Carter Caves State Park Golf Course
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Carter Caves State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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

Highlights

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

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 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 fridge/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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/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 fridge/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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Olive Hill

A family-friendly stay in Olive Hill awaits you at Carter Caves State Resort Park. Within steps you'll find Carter Caves State Park and you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Tierney's Cavern, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool as well as access to mini golf. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Olive Hill hotel include Carter Caves State Park Golf Course and King's Daughters Family Care Center - Olive Hill.

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
  • Kentucky Christian University - 22 min drive
  • Grayson Lake State Park - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 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

Family-friendly hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
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.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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

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

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 first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Carter Caves State Resort Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

As of 2 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carter Caves State Resort Park on 12 Feb 2025 start from NZ$117.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Yep, Carter Caves State Resort Park has a free self car park.

Does Carter Caves State Resort Park have a pool?

Carter Caves State Resort Park has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 10 AM to 7 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May 26 to September 04).

Is Carter Caves State Resort Park family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Carter Caves State Resort Park is a hit with families.

Does Carter Caves State Resort Park serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

No, Carter Caves State Resort Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Carter Caves State Resort Park's onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

There isn't one on site, but Carter Caves State Park Golf Course is a short 1-minute walk away.

Carter Caves State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 318 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 529 reviews" "

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 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

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Edinburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Our pup loved the trails. The food was good and the staff helpful and friendly. We will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sam, Anchorage

Travelled with family
The beds are worn out the rooms need remolded the heat didn’t work for about 6 hours cold room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger Kent

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent stop, but rooms need repairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Toi

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great to be in the state park and enjoy the outdoors while staying in a very nice hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are into enjoying the outdoors. This is the place to stay! Wooded trails right outside the door, caves to your and explore and lovely cascading waterways to enjoy. The accommodations are somewhat spartan, but getting away to a simpler place is what this is all about. The room’s balcony overlooks the forest and is a nice place to relax. The room, bedding and linens were very clean. Only negatives were that the mattress was old so it had two noticeable dents on the sides with a ridge down the middle where hundreds of guests had slept before. Several lights were burned out but I’m sure if I was staying longer they would have fixed this. Limited TV options, but if you’re staying here it is to get away from all that anyway. I would definitely come back and stay here to do more exploring.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was very clean but a little dated. An excellent value. Would definitely stay there again. The staff was wonderful and friendly. The dining room offered many food options and was very good and plentiful. My primary concern was the the balcony door would not lock. Still felt safe. Parking was very close to the room. The cave tours were great. The guides were excellent and a great value. Loved the forested setting! The trail to the lake and putt putt golf course could use some maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CLAYTON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay when you’re hiking around the Carter caves area, we appreciate it that it was pet friendly, and the rooms were reasonably priced given the limited quantity available. The rooms were clean and in pretty good condition, though the door on our room was missing a lot of paint and looked shabby, there were some small things that could be done to improve the overall of the appearance of the room like that. Overall a great experience! Will definitely come back. The staff are very friendly in the office and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great! The lodge needs new carpet, it smells old and musty when you walk in. Not very inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for the money. Beautiful scenery. Nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, balcony, nice view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent the weekend in the cottages. It was very relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024