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Carter Caves State Resort Park

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns

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Children's activities
Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Coffee/tea maker
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed) | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Pets Allowed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Double Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed) | Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (No Pets Allowed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (No Pets Allowed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Olive Hill

In state park.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Olive Hill hotel, you'll find Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns and Carter Caves State Park.

What's nearby

  • Carter Caves State Park Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carter Caves State Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kentucky Christian University - 23 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Grayson Lake State Park - 40 min drive - 22.6 miles

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Clark's Pump-N-Shop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Walkers - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tierney's Cavern Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Carter Caves State Resort Park

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Bat Cave and Cascade Caverns
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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Carter Caves State Resort Park offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 September 1 to May 21:
  • 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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Property 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 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

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
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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 26 and close September 04.
  • 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
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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

How close is Carter Caves State Resort Park to the airport?

Carter Caves State Resort Park is 39.4 mi (46-min drive) away from the Huntington, WV (HTS-Tri-State) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carter Caves State Resort Park on Oct 30, 2025 start from $90.95, excluding 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.

Does Carter Caves State Resort Park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carter Caves State Resort Park.

Does Carter Caves State Resort Park offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Carter Caves State Resort Park, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 9 and 12 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Carter Caves State Resort Park?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carter Caves State Resort Park have a pool?

Carter Caves State Resort Park features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10 AM to 7 PM.The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 1 to May 21.

Does Carter Caves State Resort Park have a restaurant?

Carter Caves State Resort Park is home to Tierney's Cavern, which features American cuisine and light fare.

Does Carter Caves State Resort Park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carter Caves State Resort Park to downtown Olive Hill?

Carter Caves State Resort Park is 5.4 mi away from Olive Hill.