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 travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
28 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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
Travelling 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/hire
Kayaking
Canoeing
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
Lift
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
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Desk chair
Special features
Dining
Tierney's Cavern – This restaurant specialises 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 1 September to 21 May:
Swimming pool
The property is closed: Christmas Day.
Children & extra beds
Cots/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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
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
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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Carter Caves State Resort Park and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, kayaking and mountain biking and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball and cave exploring. 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 a short 1-minute walk from Carter Caves State Park Golf Course and 15 minutes' walk from Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Carter Caves State Resort Park Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
Danielle
Danielle, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
Retired
Nice stay everyone friendly room comfortable dining room had good food and reasonably priced
ronald
ronald, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov 2024
Very pleasant surprise on my cross country trip. Just a couple miles off the road but we’ll worth it!
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Oct 2024
Greg
Greg, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Room was clean. Staff was friendly and helful.
david
david, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Great place to stay. Our pup loved the trails. The food was good and the staff helpful and friendly. We will be back!!
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
17 Oct 2024
The beds are worn out the rooms need remolded the heat didn’t work for about 6 hours cold room
Sam
Sam, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 Oct 2024
Decent stop, but rooms need repairs.
Roger Kent
Roger Kent, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Oct 2024
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Toi
Toi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2024
It was great to be in the state park and enjoy the outdoors while staying in a very nice hotel room.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Oct 2024
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.
Bert
Bert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
29 Sept 2024
Rochelle
Rochelle, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sept 2024
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
Brittany, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Sept 2024
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.
Gene
Gene, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Sept 2024
It was a beautiful property
Cathy
Cathy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Sept 2024
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.
CLAYTON
CLAYTON, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Sept 2024
The room was great! The lodge needs new carpet, it smells old and musty when you walk in. Not very inviting.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Sept 2024
Very nice for the money. Beautiful scenery. Nice people.