Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Horse Cave with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Room amenity
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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750 Flint Ridge Rd, Horse Cave, KY, 42749
  • Place, Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Dinosaur World
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(98 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Horse Cave

Located within a mile (2 km) of Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo, Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kentucky Repertory Theatre. This 101-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dinosaur World - 7 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Crystal Onyx Cave - 7 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum - 8 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 13 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪5 Broke Girls - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Terrazul - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG

Hotel in Horse Cave with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, free local calls, and safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 527 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per stay

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free 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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG?

This hotel is located in Horse Cave within a short 18-minute walk of Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo. You'll also find Green River and Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG include a casino?

No, Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness facility plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the conjoining rooms and the size of the rooms. We do wish there was a laundry room for guests. We were in a storm the first night and none of our sweatshirts ever dried out. Also pool could use more chemicals..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all is OK
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karissa

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

N/A

Room itself wasn’t bad, however, the bathtub had a sizable constant drip and to take a shower more water ran out of the spout then coming out of the shower head!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rose

Traveled with group

Poor conditions

The room was dirty dead bugs on the floor have pictures. Towels had blood stains on them and there was no hand towels left I. The room had to ask for them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Zhiruo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we first entered the room immediately we spot the dirty bath tub with thick layers of soap scum. We let the front desk know and she said she will need at least 30 min to get a chance to take care of it. We left for dinner and came back in about 2 hours and the bathtub was cleaned. However, when we turned the shower on we noticed the drain went down super slow due to being clogged. We had to turn the shower off a few times just to let the water drain to finish one shower. Plus, when you needed to pull the plug to let the water come out from the shower head the faucet came half way out of the wall! As we stay longer we noticed 3 very noticeable finger prints in the bathroom door and the area around the bathroom door handles and the handles were just full of fingerprints. The TV remote even felt sticky to the touch. All of these signs made us not trust their swiming pool either even though kids were excited about swiming. We didn’t take the breakfast in the hotel either because we could not trust any amenities. When we talked to the front desk about all of these issues we found she told us to call back in an hour to talk to the manager and we did and a different front desk lady kept asking what the phone call was about and after we told her we GOT HANG UP. So we had to hold our plan to go the Mammoth Cave and go back to the Holiday Inn to find the manager. We showed the mgr all the issues in the room and still waiting for a resolution from him.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Balaji

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel, nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person named Tori I believe was such a great help!! She was amazingly sweet and helped me with a problem. Also our room was super clean. Loved it here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As expected. Clean, easy, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Karl

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Clean and Quiet

Everything was neat and tidy and well stocked. It was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the national park and all the things to do but far enough away you could sleep and not hear all the activity
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

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

Fine Family Spot near Mammoth Cave

Great place to stay close to Mammoth Cave NP. Pool area is tired and no more hot tub, just FYI. Check-in staff member was really nice. Breakfast missed on a couple items (ran out of milk for cereal and the pancake machine didn’t work), but still had breakfast, which was efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025