Top Hotels in Kentucky Resorts
- 1. Carter Caves State Resort Park
- 2. Buckhorn Lake State Resort
- 3. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
- 4. Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
- 5. General Butler State Resort Park
- 6. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
- 7. Eddy Creek Marina Resort
- 8. Malcolm Creek Resort & Marina
- 9. Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort
- 10. Buzzard Rock Resort
Top Things to do in Kentucky
10 Top-Rated Resorts in Kentucky
Famous for Bourbon Country and horse farms, civil war battlefields and beautiful natural parks, Kentucky offers a delightful mix of experiences. You might begin in Lexington, where the 1200-acre Kentucky Horse Park is a popular attraction. The university adds exciting sports, impressive art and a vibrant student/professor population to the city. Louisville is similar, where renowned Churchill Downs hosts the annual Kentucky Derby and the Belle of Louisville, the nation’s oldest steam-driven river paddlewheeler, hosts enchanting lunch and dinner cruises along the beautiful Ohio River. Next, head south to visit Mammoth Cave National Park for a day of touring the cave (the world’s longest known cave), hiking and canoeing on the Green River. Paducah, Berea, Bowling Green – so many places to explore and enjoy!
Things to do in Kentucky
1. Carter Caves State Resort Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 160 reviews
See why so many travelers make Carter Caves State Resort their resort of choice when visiting Olive Hill. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the resort. The property also boasts a pool and an on-site restaurant, to help make your stay more enjoyable. If you are driving to Carter Caves State Resort, free parking is available. If you’re looking for a diner, consider a visit to Jackie's Diner, which is not far from Carter Caves State Resort. Should time allow, Carter Caves State Resort Park is a popular attraction that is within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Carter Caves State Resort as you experience all of the things Olive Hill has to offer.
The staff is amazing at this beautiful park!
Reviewed By ash_tinycamperThis was our second trip to Carter Caves and our first time staying at the lodge. The woman that checked us in on February 18th (at night) was so nice! She checked us in promptly and she was so friendly. Our room smelled good and was very clean. The beds were comfortable too! The park itself is beautiful. We hiked with our dogs on some of the trails. We visited the gift shop which is very nice! We love that the lodges in Kentucky are pet friendly, since we always travel with our dogs. We ordered all of our meals as carry outs from the lodge restaurant. The food was so good every time, and was always hot and fresh. It's a good deal for the price too. And the people working the restaurant are so friendly. They give you everything you need with your meal and we never had to ask for napkins or ketchup or anything. They never forgot stuff either! It was awesome and so convenient for us! Every single person we encountered working there was so great. Please keep up the good work! We have stayed at many state parks in Kentucky and other states and this one has the best staff we've encountered by far. Can't wait to come back and visit this beautiful place!
2. Buckhorn Lake State Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 103 reviews
Buckhorn Lake State Resort is surrounded by rolling, tree-covered hills, the lodge overlooks the beautiful 1,200-acre lake. The lodge has 36 rooms offering full amenities as well as two 2-bedroom cottages and two 3-bedroom cottages. Cottage check out by 10:00am, local time.Open year-round. Rooms are available by late afternoon. Lodge room check-out by 11:00am, local time. A limited number of lodge rooms will be available for pets.
Not again
Reviewed By K6158OHcindyrThe staff was very helpful in giving us a room when I didn’t make reservations and they were only running at half capacity due to staffing issues. The lodge is past it’s prime and needs a complete overhaul. The WiFi and tv are awful. Both are satellite. Three of us in one room and only one ata time could get online. If you like sports or news you will like the tv. Restaurant had good food but was carry out only. No breakfast. Stay was ok, but will go on to Hazard at stay at a hotel next time.
3. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 91 reviews
Experience the secluded beauty of the 49-room May Lodge, surrounded by towering pines and peaceful mountains. Also, stay in our One and Two bedroom cottages. Rooms are available by late afternoon. Check-out by noon, Eastern Time.
Total Disappointment
Reviewed By michellercbI was so excited to take this business trip. My husband and I were attending a conference at Jenny Wiley. Everything was going great until we entered our room. It was like entering your grandparents basement. I kid you not. It was ice cold. This is forgivable due to the power being off for a while that day. We expected the bright pretty room shown in the picture. It was dank, dark and 59°. We turned the heat up to 78° but freezing air was all that came out. There were NO BLANKETS on the bed or in any drawer or closet that we could find. The curtains that hid the horrible view outside (the description said nice views) were torn and falling off the window. The staff was great though. They gave me a refund for the almost $80 I had paid. No questions asked. I cant figure out why they didn't ask though.
4. Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
Experience our resort’s comprehensive $30-million renovation - completed in November 2021 - and indulge in the upscale amenities including a full service spa, onsite dining, a bourbon and wine tasting loft, and a golf course. Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa's comprehensive renovation touched nearly every space on property – including the guest rooms, presidential suites, conference and meetings rooms, lobby space, front entrance, atrium, spa, outdoor pool, fitness center, golf clubhouse, restaurant and restrooms. Additionally, our resort added three pickleball courts and Café Lex, which proudly serves Starbucks and small bites in the lobby. Guest room upgrades include marble showers, luxury tile, barn doors, and walk-in showers in King rooms. The newly revamped Spa features design by Pottery Barn and the previous hotel atrium was converted into a bourbon-tasting loft with animatic bourbon and wine machines. Guests will also enjoy a complete renovation of the outdoor pool deck, new poolside cabanas, and 7 new fire pits with s’mores kits. Enveloped by the rolling hills of beautiful Bluegrass Country, Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa is a true oasis. Offering a secluded atmosphere convenient to area attractions, our resort is known for its Rees Jones designed golf course and ideal location in the “Horse Capital of the World." Located near Keeneland Race Track and Kentucky Horse Park, our new resort entrance and valet area is named “Champions Circle," featuring Lexington area horse farms that have produced Triple Crown winners dating back to 1917. The new 7th floor redesigned suites now pay homage to Lexington horse farms - named after the most distinguished horse farms in the area - Poplar Hill, Hamburg Place, Keeneland, Walmac, Mandysland, and Ashford. Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa is ideal for travelers who value privacy and accessibility. Nearby points of interest include the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, a collection of distilleries offering facility tours and tasting events. The Bluegrass Bistro onsite offers indoor and outdoor dining. Our resort is also home to indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, 18-hole golf course, full-service spa and 28,000 square feet of event space. Discover luxury accommodations, superior service, and the true spirit of Lexington at Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa.
Animal House in Lexington
Reviewed By Michael LThis place is like animal house. They keep the bar open until midnight and all of the rooms are open to the bar. It's extremely loud, people clapping and it's like you're in the bar with them. I have no idea why they keep the bar open until midnight on a Wednesday. Do yourself a favor and stay across the street at Embassay Suites, you'll thank me later.
5. General Butler State Resort Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 175 reviews
See why so many travelers make General Butler State Resort their resort of choice when visiting Carrollton. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, and General Butler State Hotel makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and an on-site restaurant during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. If you’re looking for a diner, consider a visit to Welch's Riverside Restaurant or Waffle House, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Carrollton General Butler State Resort. Should time allow, General Butler State Resort Park and Butler-Turpin State Historic House are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. At General Butler State Resort, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Carrollton.
Mother's day weekend
Reviewed By naomisZ2460HEWe had a wonderful experience, the room was great and staff was excellent. The view was magnificent. We did the trail walk by the lake and it was so peaceful. Will be coming back with my children for a family vacation.
6. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Disappointing Facilities
Reviewed By Larry MFirst time at a Kentucky State Park and probably our last. Now I see why so many from Kentucky travel to Indiana campgrounds. Our site #117 was listed as a slight incline but it took everything we had to level our 20 ft travel trailer somewhat close. Be sure to bring plenty of water hose and electric cord. It took our standard 30 ft plus 20 ft extension for electric and nearly 75 ft of water hose. Shower house facilities in desperate need of upkeep. Exhaust fans do not work. Most of the outdoor lights do not work. Shower heads squirt out a thin line of water because the heads don’t work correctly. The men’s restroom/shower did not have any way to dry your hands as there was no paper towels and the hand dryer did not work. I had read the campground had internet available but it did not exist. Our campsite and our son’s campsite had trash leftover from previous campers and the fire pits had not been cleaned. This campground reminds us very much of a private campground/RV park. Many of the sites are squeezed in and the “pull-through” are just pull-offs the road with very little space to enjoy. And forget about the rules about not parking on the grass and limit of 2 vehicles per spot. Firewood policy not enforced either. We left all of ours at home needlessly. Lesson learned.
7. Eddy Creek Marina Resort
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Eddy Creek Marina Resort is located at the northern end of Lake Barkley, only 10 miles from the canal that connects Lake Barkley to her sister lake, Kentucky Lake. Combined these lakes offer 160,000 acres of water and expansive shorelines ideal for boating, fishing, hunting, golfing, hiking, camping, shopping, wildlife viewing and relaxing. Land Between the Lakes, located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley offers visitors a chance to experience 170,000 acres of wildlife, history, and outdoor recreation such as a 40' dome planetarium, elk & bison range, and countless miles of ATV and horseback riding trails. With all this waiting at your fingertips, Eddy Creek Marina Resort offers our visitors a variety of options for a great lakeside vacation.
Beautiful water views
Reviewed By Shanna LWe always launch our boats here. Great place to launch them. Plenty of room. Nice campground and beach area. Patio is pretty too with hanging lights right by the lake. Come and see for yourself. You will fall in love with Lake Barkley.
8. Malcolm Creek Resort & Marina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Rent your pontoon here!!!
Reviewed By 143myleseIf you are vacationing on Kentucky Lake and staying in the Benton/Gilbertsville area, rent your pontoon boat here! The boats are in great shape and the location is excellent. More importantly, the price is the most reasonable on the lake (i researched it) and the owners are the nicest, most helpful people you will ever meet. I rent from these guys every summer and will never go anywhere else!
9. Cozy Cove Waterfront Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Great place to stay for fishing
Reviewed By Janice HWe stayed in the Minnow 2. It was adequate for us and two dogs. We love that this place is pet friendly, no pets is always a problem for us. It was fully stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen, we just had to bring the food. I was not a fan of the position of the bed, as it was up against the wall on one side, the side I slept on. It was comfortable, and if I was about 10 years younger getting out of it in the middle of the night would not have been a problem. I'm sure not all cabins have that layout. The dock was awesome the way they have it lined on the sides with tires, so there's no way to damage your boat. We will say it's boat friendly too. We were basically there to fish the during second week of September. The lake was beautiful and the fishing was good.
10. Buzzard Rock Resort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 20 reviews
Buzzard Rock Resort is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Kuttawa, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Buzzard Rock Resort offer air conditioning and a kitchenette. Guests of Buzzard Rock Resort are also welcome to enjoy a lounge, located on site. If you like ribs, Buzzard Rock Resort is conveniently located near The Oasis Southwest Grill, which is known for serving up this local favorite. Should time allow, Kuttawa Harbor Marina is a popular marina that is relatively easy to get to. Enjoy your stay in Kuttawa!
What a rip off
Reviewed By alibrisbCabin floors were dirty. Pool wasn't clean. Windows wouldn't open. Place seemed in a state of disrepair. Wifi didn't work. Staff members were unhelpful and unconcerned. Couldn't sleep because of a barking dog.
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