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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 755 guest reviews
- We have an outdoor pool
- 40 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 2 floors in hotel
- Check in: 4:00pm
- Check out: 11:00AM
- Group booking rating of 7.1/10
- 3 meeting rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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Local Attractions
Grayson Lake, Greenbo Lake, Cave Run Lake, Hidden Cove Golf Course, Eagle Trace Golf Course, Rush Off Road Park, Kentucky Christian University, Morehead State University, Tygart's Creek- Kayak Access Points, Tygart's State Forest, Paramount Art Center/Theatre
Landmarks and Location of Carter Caves State Resort Park
Verified Reviews of Carter Caves State Resort Park
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Very friendly service and great food!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great place to go tour the caves and relax!
John R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
09-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Aug 07 to Fri Aug 09 2024 at a $95.96 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
Our park is located just off I-64, in the area of Olive Hill, Kentucky on 2,000 acres of land with a 45-acre lake (Smokey Lake). The Park's Lewis Caveland Lodge has 28 accommodations with meeting and banquet space for up to 225, 12 cottages, onsite restaurant and catering. We have many seasonal attractions like our swimming pool, horseback riding, gem mining, and an outdoor tennis court. We offer many activities year round such as 30 plus miles of hiking trails, cave tours, fully staffed recreation/interpretation department, playgrounds, miniature golf, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, repelling, rock climbing and more.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2017 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 40 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 40 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 2 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 5 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 35 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 3 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 6048 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 250 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 10.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 5.0 Mi |
| Pool Info: Our outside Olympic size pool is operated Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. | |
| Ownership: | Commonwealth of Kentucky |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: If cancellation is….Group PaysMore than 90 days, less than 120 days prior to arrival date:Amount equal to 25% of the total anticipated revenueMore than 60 days, less than 90 days prior to arrival date:Amount equal to 50% of total anticipated revenu | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 10.24% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $10.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 6.24% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 3.00% |
| Country Tax: | 1.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 6.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 6.00% |
| Resort/Hotel Fee: | 10.00 Per Night |
| Additional Person Fee: | 10.00 Per Person (STARTS WITH 3 ADULT) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bus parking
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Free local calls
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: Weather Channel
- TV Channel: ESPN
- TV Channel: Disney Channel
- TV Channel: Discovery Channel
- TV Channel: Nickelodeon
- Tennis court
Airport & Shuttle Information
Carter Caves State Park is within easy driving distance to two major airports. Blue Grass Airport a public airport in Lexington, Kentucky. Located among world-renowned horse farms and situated directly across from Keeneland Race Course, Blue Grass Airport is the primary airport serving central and eastern Kentucky. It has four major airline carriers: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. We are approximately 90 miles east of the airport.Tri-State Airport also known as Milton J. Ferguson Field, is a public airport in Huntington, West Virginia, near Ceredo and Kenova. It serves Huntington, West Virginia, Ashland, Kentucky, and Ironton, Ohio. It's airline carriers are Allegiant Air and American Eagle, one airline provides nationwide connecting service. We are approximately 40 miles west of the airport
Local Shuttle Info: Not available.
Breakfast Information
Guest can dine at our onsite restaurant Tierney's Cavern. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guest can choose from our menus, specials or buffet options. Buffet options are not available everyday. During our winter months hours of operation will vary. Our restaurant also provides catering options for meetings, weddings, conferences, reunions, parties, and other events in our meeting spaces, outdoor pavilions, and other local areas.*** CURRENTLY DUE TO COVID-19 WE NO LONGER ARE SERVING BUFFET*** PLEASE CONTACT TIERNEY'S CAVERN FOR NEW OPERATIONS AND HOURS*** RESTAURANT IS ON A TO GO ORDER BASIS ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.We are pet friendly. There is a $30/stay PET FEE if a guest chooses to bring a pet for 1 lodge room and $50/stay if a guest chooses to bring a pet for the cottage. At check in, a copy of the Pet Policy will be provided and a Pet Waiver will need to be signed and agreed to by the individual who utilizes this option. Individual guests will be responsible for damages or other maintenance required as a result of their housing any pets. Additional fees may be applicable to any guest found in violation of this policy.
Parking Info
Carter Caves State Resort Park offers free parking to guests. Many of our parking spaces are directly in front of Lodge rooms. We also have 3 additional parking lots to accommodate day meeting/conference participants, as well are tour buses or school buses.
Internet / WiFI
We offer free internet access to our Lodge guests and guest in our Lodge meeting areas. Currently our cottages do not have access to the internet.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Carter Caves Restaurant - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.
- Lunch: Hillbilly Cafe - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at this local favorite. Located 3 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
- Dinner: The Rustic Grill - Enjoy a delicious meal at this cozy restaurant known for its farm-to-table cuisine. Located 2 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
- Activity: Carter Caves State Resort Park - Explore the beautiful caves, hike the scenic trails, and enjoy various outdoor activities at this state park. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.
- Breakfast: Carter Caves Restaurant - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.
- Lunch: Hillbilly Cafe - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at this local favorite. Located 3 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
- Dinner: The Pines - Indulge in a fine dining experience at this elegant restaurant offering a diverse menu. Located 5 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
- Activity: Carter Caves State Resort Park - Explore the beautiful caves, hike the scenic trails, and enjoy various outdoor activities at this state park. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.
- Breakfast: Carter Caves Restaurant - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.
- Lunch: Hillbilly Cafe - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at this local favorite. Located 3 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
- Dinner: The Rustic Grill - Enjoy a delicious meal at this cozy restaurant known for its farm-to-table cuisine. Located 2 miles from Carter Caves State Resort Park.
- Activity: Carter Caves State Resort Park - Explore the beautiful caves, hike the scenic trails, and enjoy various outdoor activities at this state park. Located within Carter Caves State Resort Park.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Carter Caves State Resort Park
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Carter Caves State Resort Park.
Feel free to use the Carter Caves State Resort Park meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Olive Hill event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| William Jason Fileds Meeting Facility | 79 x 42 x 10 | 3024 | 250/-- | 176 | 126 | 73 | 86 | 73 | 25/-- | 325 | 225 | 302 |
Close This William Jason Fileds Meeting FacilityWhen it’s time to get down to business, Lewis Caveland Lodge offers two meeting spaces of equal size, the Grayson Room or Olive Hill Room, that can be combined to one large area, William Jason Fields Meeting Facility, to accommodate meetings or special events with 250 guests. The Fields Facility features meeting space that is convenient for guests to attend various functions such as weddings, receptions, conferences, banquets, meetings, and or other events. Our attentive staff and delicious menus will make a memorable difference for you next group event. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 3024 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 79 x 42 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Below Ground Power Outlets: 17 Columns: 0 Windows: 5 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: $200.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $200.00 USD Discount may apply to group.     | ||||||||||||
| Olive Hill Room | 36 x 42 x 10 | 1512 | 126/-- | 88 | 63 | 36 | 43 | 36 | 10/-- | 168 | 151 | 151 |
Close This Olive Hill RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1512 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 36 x 42 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Below Ground Power Outlets: 9 Windows: 4 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: $100.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $100.00 USD Discount may apply to group. | ||||||||||||
| Grayson Room | 36 x 42 x 10 | 1512 | 126/-- | 88 | 63 | 36 | 43 | 36 | 10/-- | 168 | 151 | 151 |
Close This Grayson RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1512 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 36 x 42 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Below Ground Power Outlets: 8 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: $100.00 USD 24 Hr. Hold Rental: $100.00 USD Discount may apply to group. | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Carter Caves State Resort Park
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Carter Caves State Resort Park have?
There are 40 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Guest can dine at our onsite restaurant Tierney's Cavern. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guest can choose from our menus, specials or buffet options. Buffet options are not available everyday. During our winter months hours of operation will vary. Our restaurant also provides catering options for meetings, weddings, conferences, reunions, parties, and other events in our meeting spaces, outdoor pavilions, and other local areas.*** CURRENTLY DUE TO COVID-19 WE NO LONGER ARE SERVING BUFFET*** PLEASE CONTACT TIERNEY'S CAVERN FOR NEW OPERATIONS AND HOURS*** RESTAURANT IS ON A TO GO ORDER BASIS ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***
What parking is available at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Carter Caves State Resort Park offers free parking to guests. Many of our parking spaces are directly in front of Lodge rooms. We also have 3 additional parking lots to accommodate day meeting/conference participants, as well are tour buses or school buses.
How much does internet cost?
We offer free internet access to our Lodge guests and guest in our Lodge meeting areas. Currently our cottages do not have access to the internet.
Can I get a AAA rate at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a pool at Carter Caves State Resort Park?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Our outside Olympic size pool is operated Memorial Weekend through Labor Day..
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