Carter Caves State Park Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Carter Caves State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Kentucky Christian University - 22 min drive - 25.3 km
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park - 45 min drive - 34.1 km
Getting around
Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State) - 46 min drive
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
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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 located a short 15-minute walk from Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Carter Caves State Resort Park Reviews
Reviews
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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
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
Verified Hotels.com 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
5 Oct 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Sep 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
31 Aug 2024
Clean room, balcony, nice view
Brian
Brian, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Patty
Patty, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2024
The room was cozy and cool with the air conditioning. The scenery was breathtaking, we noticed many deer families around the trails and facilities. And we were able to go touring the caves, down the creeks and we enjoyed their rather challenging putt putt golf course. We'll be bringing our kids with us next time for sure 😊
Paula
Paula, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2024
We enjoyed our stay. I need to be in better shape to do all the hiking we wanted to do. The waitresses at the restaurant went out of her way to give me some peanut butter when my blood sugar dropped. Thank you so much.
Joan
Joan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2024
Me and my husband had the time of our lives here!!! It was so beautiful!!! And every single person we spoke to was helpful knowledgeable and so friendly! We haf read a review for here that said something about junkies being everywhere and we needed to lovk our doors but we would really like to clear this up gor anyone that read the same thing, THAT IS NOT AT ALL what we experienced, we never seen anything like this nor did we feel the need to lovk our doors. Our cabin was so clean and soo relaxing!
Arieal
Arieal, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Aug 2024
Kendra
Kendra, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2024
enjoyed a quick stay in the cottage - wuld be a perfect location for multi family gatherings
susan
susan, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
The area was gorgeous and the cottage was very pleasant
Lisa
Lisa, 5-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Jul 2024
Karli was outstanding. she made up for the fact that the hotels.com yet again did a truly ubersuck description of the room and how to get to it. There are not any elevators to the second floor. Karli was kind enough to tell us how to mitigate the problems and was even willing to get our luggage into the room. The room itself was comfortable enough, though the handle was broken to go out on patio and the a/c was deafening, and the dining room was a disaster.
Robert P.
Robert P., 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
Kenny
Kenny, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Beautiful drive up to the resort- and the rooms are spacious and clean. Most rooms have balconies overlooking a forest. There a lot of activities to do in the area- we plan to come back when we have more time to hike, bike, swim, and explore the caves!
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
Very neat and relaxing place. Great people, service and food.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2024
Beautiful and clean facilities you can tell it’s a little dated but fit the mountain vibe as expected great for a quiet area with lots to do. We enjoyed horse back riding, touring the caves, nature walks, and dining at the lodge Tavern.
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Great ready to go back again
Theresa
Theresa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Travis
Travis, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2024
This park is beautiful and fun. A real gem. Great for hot summer days because the caves are nice and cool. We did the amazing hikes early in the morning and in the evenings. We did a fun evening kayaking tour too. We had a wonderful time and loved the spacious cottage that we stayed in.
Pam
Pam, 2-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2024
Quick easy and able to check in early
Marcheta
Marcheta, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2024
Staff was so friendly. I would recommend. So many trails and activities to do. The view going into the hotel was amazing. We saw a lot of deer.