Lake Barkley State Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Staircase
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Flat-screen TV
Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3500 State Park Rd, Cadiz, KY, 42211
  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Barkley
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Boots Randolph Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Cadiz

In state park.Within a 5-minute walk of this Cadiz hotel, you'll find Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Lake Barkley. Also, Boots Randolph Golf Course is within 3 miles (5 km) and Cumberland River is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake Barkley - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Boots Randolph Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Donaldson Creek Public Use Area - 36 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Prizer Point Public Use Area - 43 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taste of the South - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Fishing Hole - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Barn Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Windows On The Water - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lake Barkley State Resort

3.5-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lake Barkley State Resort offers its guests a golf course, a marina, and an outdoor tennis court. Event space at this hotel measures 6340 square feet (589 square meters) and includes a conference center. An indoor pool, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Lake Barkley State Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cadiz hotel.

  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6340 sq ft of conference space
  • 589 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1970
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Lake Barkley State Resort offers 133 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 2 to 12 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Fishing
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash

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 in shower
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 December 22 to December 28:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Tennis courts
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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 not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:30 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

Lake Barkley State Resort Cadiz
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Lake Barkley State
Barkley Hotel Cadiz
Lake Barkley Hotel Cadiz
Lake Barkley State Cadiz
Lake Barkley State Resort Hotel
Lake Barkley State Resort Cadiz
Lake Barkley State Resort Hotel Cadiz

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Barkley State Resort to the airport?

Lake Barkley State Resort is 99.9 mi (95-min drive) away from the Nashville International Airport (BNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lake Barkley State Resort.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Lake Barkley State Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 2 and 12 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lake Barkley State Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lake Barkley State Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lake Barkley State Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort have a pool?

Lake Barkley State Resort features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM.One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from December 22 to December 28.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort have a restaurant?

Lake Barkley State Resort is home to Windows on the Water, which features American cuisine. One of the dining venues will be closed seasonally each year from December 22 to December 28.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lake Barkley State Resort to downtown Cadiz?

Lake Barkley State Resort is 5.5 mi away from Cadiz.

Lake Barkley State Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 799 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel next to Lake Barkley, first time here and we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort setting on Lake Barkley.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great potential but needs TLC.

The whole property needs updated. We spent our honeymoon here 43 years ago. Not much has changed! The room was clean but very dark with no refrigerator. The restaurant was the high point. Very good food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall a great experience

Stayed 2 nights with my fiancé. When we arrived, we were surprised to see there was no refrigerator or microwave in the room. The beds were extremely comfortable and the house keeping ladies were very nice. Only issue we had was on night two after being out and about all day we came back to the room to find that neither of our cards worked to enter the room. We had to walk all the way back to the front office and the issue was fixed promptly with no hassle. However, we were informed upon arrival that there was an option to use the elevator as there are MANY stairs inside the main building BUT on our way back from the office after getting our room keys replaced we were going to use the elevator because I have severe asthma and couldn’t handle all the steps again, we attempted to go to the elevator just to find there is no buttons and no public access. Yes there is an elevator. But not for the public. It has to be unlocked and turned on by a key. And there is no buttons outside of the doors whatsoever. Maybe they unlock it when a handicap resident checks in, but if that is the case they don’t need to advertise or state that there is an elevator for public use.
View from balcony at the room
Squirrel in tree in front of balcony at the room
Herring watching for fish near the edge of the lake
View of marina from dock in front of hotel restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
At 78 we had carry our bags down a flight of stairs with no help.We complained next day and were moved.Restaurant only open half the time we were there.After the move the room was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in a state park it surpassed all others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Actual room was not as pictured. Room was not recently cleaned. Has to sweep floor and felt dust on floor after. Dead spiders, dirty balcony. Had to ask for additional chair for balcony. Asked for pet friendly unit we were put downstairs not near and grassy areas. The lodge was not ready for spring/holiday guests. Property needs leaves/debris landscape cleanup. Will probably not return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Lake Getaway

Our experience at Lake Barkley resort State Park was excellent. The food was amazing and the great prices were a nice surprise. The rooms were really nice, the bed was comfortable, The view of the lake was amazing. The only negative was that there was a lot of construction going on and there were not signs telling you where you were and how to get to where you needed to go. When we drove up, it was very difficult to find the door to go in because of all the construction and the lack of instruction with signs. I’m sure that will be better when it’s all finished, however, it could be better now and eliminate a lot of confusion to people who have never been there before. But overall, it was an excellent place to visit and stay and we will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome fitness center
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the balcony. Everything was comfortable and clean. All the staff was friendly, helpful. But was disappointed in the cable. The UK game (state team) was playing and could not get it on tv. No local channels at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property but a lot of construction going on
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Bed was comfy. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Restaurant had good food and staff there was also friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resturant buffet looked like left overs overcooked and held too long Deserts stale Menu: fish platter good Ribeye sandwhich tuff grizzled inedible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alishia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great room on the lake!

Very nice resort! Great Lake view from room. Good bed. Spacious room. Will return. No fridge or microwave in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Junior

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gery

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of lake & lodge was fantasic...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024