Nestled in a peaceful setting, Horse Cave Motel offers a warm welcome with free WiFi and laundry facilities. Explore the garden, let kids loose on the playground or grab a snack from the vending machine. Helpful staff have made previous guests feel at home.
Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
Cave City Convention Center - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
Dinosaur World - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
Crystal Onyx Cave - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
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
Horse Cave Motel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Mammoth Cave National Park. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
23 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 30 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service
Traveling with children
Playground
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 7.00 per day
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15 (subject to availability)
Late check-in between 11:00 PM and 11:30 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Horse Cave Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Horse Cave Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Horse Cave Motel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 30 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Horse Cave Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Horse Cave Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 15 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 15 (subject to availability).
What's the area around Horse Cave Motel like?
Horse Cave Motel is a short 10-minute walk from Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum and 9 minutes' walk from Kentucky Repertory Theatre.
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Reviews
Horse Cave Motel Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Eco-friendliness
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Ratings
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
An older no-frills motel but well keep and clean. Would stay there again.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2025
It was a very nice place to stay family oriented bed was comfy I enjoyed!
Greg
Greg, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
Great place and extremely reasonably priced.
This is a great place to stay. Room was clean and staff is very friendly. The rate was fantastic!
Luann
Luann, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2025
Cheap and relatively clean
Place is pretty well off the beaten path. Relatively clean but could use some tlc and a little upgrading. For the price, was worth the chance.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Clean, comfortable bed, good location. I would stay here again.
Francis
Francis, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Slept great!
The people were nice
Wilson
Wilson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Nice clean motel
Chose to stay here on our trip to visit Mammoth National Park. Was an eaay and close location. Love motels and this one was very clean and they even upgraded our room to a king for free and already couldn't beat the price.
ashlee
ashlee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2025
Worth more than the cost.
Don't judge a book by it's cover. This is not a roach motel. This is a clean place. I will stay again if I get the chance.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
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!
Katelyn
Katelyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
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.
Carrie
Carrie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Reasonable price, clean, quiet, safe, comfortable bed, microwave, refrigerator. Ideal for a good night’s sleep while traveling
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
This is a family owned property and every family member we met went above & beyond to make sure our stay was fabulous!!
Laura
Laura, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2025
Clean and basic.
The room was clean. I got everything I paid for. the room was small and didn't have any place to set me laptop. Yeah, it's a laptop, and I put it on my lap, but I do like a desk and chair in a room.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
Met My Needs
It was an overall positive experience. A nice area and not too far from I-65. No complications. A comfortable bed. Couch was a bit hard, but other than that, I would still recommend Horse Cave Motel.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
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.
Cameron
Cameron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
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.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
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.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2025
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.
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2025
Great stay. No water glasses in the room
Jerry
Jerry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
This is an old motel that is showing its age. With that said, it was very clean and worth the price paid.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Angel
Angel, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 8, 2025
You get what you pay for
The hotel was clean and had a decent bed, that was the extent of the good. The motel had no ice machine and the AC was louder than it was cold.
Hotels.com never sent me a confirmation so I rebooked. I ended up with 2 rooms. The owner did not charge me for the second room other than a $25 cash fee. It could have been worse.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
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.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Room was clean and very spacious.reasonable price
sandra
sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2023
A great place to stay
This is such a cute hotel very big room and clean , the owners are so nice the price was just right I will return