Horse Cave Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Horse Cave with free parking

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Front of property
Children's play area - outdoor
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Free self parking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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319 South Dixie Street, Horse Cave, KY, 42749
  • Place, Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
  • Place, Dinosaur World
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Horse Cave

Horse Cave Motel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Kentucky Repertory Theatre and Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum. This 23-room motel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Cave City Convention Center - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Dinosaur World - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Crystal Onyx Cave - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪5 Broke Girls - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Terrazul - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Horse Cave Motel

Motel in Horse Cave with free parking
Guests of Horse Cave Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. This motel also has a vending machine.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and desks are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (30 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 7.00 per day

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 10 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 11:30 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Horse Cave Motel
Horse Cave Motel Motel
Horse Cave Motel Horse Cave
Horse Cave Motel Motel Horse Cave

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Horse Cave Motel?

Horse Cave Motel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Horse Cave Motel?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Horse Cave Motel on Oct 5, 2025 start from $50.0, 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.

What can I see close to Horse Cave Motel?

This motel in Horse Cave is within a 10-minute walk of Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum and Kentucky Repertory Theatre. You'll also find Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Horse Cave Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Horse Cave Motel include a casino?

No, Horse Cave Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Horse Cave Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Horse Cave Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Horse Cave Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Horse Cave Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Horse Cave Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Horse Cave Motel for a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night.

Does Horse Cave Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Horse Cave Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Horse Cave Motel.

Reviews

Horse Cave Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 390 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great experience! Checked in for an overnight stay. Arrived after 11pm and the staff were very friendly and quick to getbus checked in!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Toledo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Manager and family were very friendly. Room was clean and neat. Lots of storage if one needs it. Full fridge appreciated from people like us who still travel with a full cooler that needs ice refrozen and food refrigerated. Very reasonable price. Felt safe in the area. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner allowed us to check in past lobby hours and made sure we were happy with our stay upon checkout. Spacious room and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Great place to spend the night

Easy check in. We ran late and got a polite call to be sure we were in coming. Clean room. Reasonable rate. Convenient to Mamouth Cave.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

athena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very retro like in a Quentin Tarentino movie.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower and shower curtain was dirty. Air conditioner didn't work well. The man who checked us in was rude because we booked room on my Expedia account but my friend used his credit card to pay for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis, ballwin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed, good location. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price, clean, quiet, safe, comfortable bed, microwave, refrigerator. Ideal for a good night’s sleep while traveling
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

Great stay

Very nice place, especially for the price. Only complaint is that the AC was loud and did not work too well, but was still able to comfortably be in the room. Well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Family Friendly Vacation Hub

Horse Cave Motel is for many reasons the place I wish my parents had taken me when I was a child, and where I wish I'd taken my children when they were young. Ideally located in the center of one of the most unique geographical locations in the world, multiple opportunities for sightseeing and learning unlike anywhere else in the world. Horse Cave motel would have been perfect for my 1970s youth, and it has retained that charming motif.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What you reserve may not be what you get!

We booked a queen room. Upon arrival we were told that all they had available were 2 doubles. We left and stayed somewhere else. Only book this place if you don’t care what type of bed you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. No water glasses in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little motel. It felt like stepping back in time, but with modern amenities. It was so quiet in our room. Did not hear a peek all night. And we were right beside the office. The door has an actual key, with an old style keychain. The owner was friendly and made sure everything was good for our stay. If you are wanting all the luxury of a modern motel/hotel, this is not it. But if you want something cute and cozy, and a welcoming stay. Keep this one in mind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an old motel that is showing its age. With that said, it was very clean and worth the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a family owned property and every family member we met went above & beyond to make sure our stay was fabulous!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wallace

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

6/10 Okay

Cheryl, Noblesville

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was actually a quaint little motel. Downside: Despite booking for two adults and 2 children, had to pay $10/each additional for kids. The beds were like sleeping on concrete.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Henry c.

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025