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319 South Dixie Street, Horse Cave, KY 42749, United States
#2 of 3 hotels in Horse Cave
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 148 hotel reviews
7.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.1
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
7.6
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Staff
8.3
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Value for money
8.6
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Free Wifi
8.4
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Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Michael
United States1 review9.0“Perfectly clean, serviceable budget motel with 60's chic.”- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
An older motel, but it's been refreshed and was perfectly clean. Just be ready for it to be a little 'different' than you might be used to at chain hotels. I had a window air conditioner (with heat) instead of the typical through-wall or in-wall unit, but it kept the room perfectly cool. And the furniture is a bit old, but serviceable. But it's a budget motel, and I've paid much more for worse. $50/night plus tax on a weekend in August (summer season), and was only charged $15/night for my little dog. A friendly owner, big-screen TV, and fast wi-fi, what more do you need? I've stayed before and will stay again.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Captain
United States92 Reviews18 helpful votes7.0“nice cheap room near Mammoth Cave No extras”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
When I checked in I was told no charge for my small service dog. In the morning, the owner came to my room and demanded that I pay the $15 for the pet which I did. I let him know that the clerk on check in said no charge for serviced dog.
no breakfast but rate was great
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Rickey
United States1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice and quiet, clean.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 7, 2025
Robbie
United States1 review9.0“We were looking for a cheap and clean place to stay while visiting mammoth cave. Horse cave motel delivered!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was pretty bare, had what we needed and was clean though so it wasn’t an issue!
Management was nice, the room was very clean, and it was a very good value!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 27, 2025
David
United States23 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent
Reminded me of my childhood
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: June 21, 2025
Ashok
United Arab Emirates18 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi signal very weak
Good for 1 night
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 18, 2025
Rachel
United States21 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Great! (except for the AC...)”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The air conditioner was not working properly. You could not set the temperature and so it cut on and off all night and ran very loudly. I got very little sleep...
It was a cute, vintage motel that was very clean, and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 9, 2025
Jerold
United States7 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Not Bad For The Price”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The ac had some issues getting it to cool as the digital display was kinda messed up. The toilet paper is bad. Bring your own. The pillows where thin. Bring your own.
It was clean, quiet and the price was good
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 30, 2025
Troy
United States2 Reviews9.0“Great stay. Friendly staff.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Internet was slow.
Price
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: February 27, 2025
Sandra
United States21 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • King Room - Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My friends were not as comfortable. The room was cold.
My room was downstairs and comfortable.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: December 20, 2024
John
United States2 Reviews7.0“Generally clean except for the bedding”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bedding was washed but you could tell it wasn't cleaned thoroughly. There were a few small hairs in the sheets, and stains on them as well. I slept in my clothes and with a towel over the pillow.
The price and overall cleanliness was good.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Evgenya
Russia182 Reviews53 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very convenient location, all the sights are close, the noise of the highways does not interfere, as the highway is far away, easy to find, a pleasant rest on the road.There are good places to eat quite close by.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 7, 2024
Teri
United States15 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Delightful Stay, other than pesky host/owner.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fellow running motel was kinda pesky. He charged me $10 CASH for my Show animals, who lived in cages, their feet "never touched the floor "! The next morning he found me loading my car, and demanded to see them, AFTER my kennel was closed/staged for the Airport! Then demanded my room key, on the spot! I wasn't done loading my car yet! I told him, NO, he'd get the key when I was totally done loading up. Which I did, walked it into office. His daughter took my key, he wasn't there.
Location was great! Very clean room, shower and bathroom. Great that I could park right next to door of room. Nice TV.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: November 3, 2024
Kevin
United Kingdom9 Reviews8.0“Good for a night's stay while passing through the area.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No cups or hot drink making equipment...
a quiet location, big comfortable beds and a clean toilet. The Mexican restaurant a few mins walk away is really worth visiting.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 17, 2024
Cassandra
United States1 review8.0“Just passing through the area, cheap room, comfy bed, and nice staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The friendly staff and the easy check in. Someone always there.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 14, 2024
Lillian
United States8 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Very close to the places we visited”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed was very hard
Reasonable priced
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 11, 2024
Tomasz
Poland35 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is a motel, so do not expect much. Perfect for a stay over.
Great motel experience for low budget. We felt safe during our stay. Great price/value deal.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 7, 2024
Erica
United States1 review8.0“Affordable motel in Cave City”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
People were smoking outside our rooms and it was coming into both of our rooms through the window AC units making both rooms smell of cigarettes. Also, the AC units need to be cleaned, not sure if there was mold or if it was just dirty in the vents
Looking for an affordable place in cave city this place was a great value. Location perfect and bed was surprisingly comfortable. Overall place was clean. The owners were very nice and accommodating, even allowed us early check in.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Cordale
United States1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing negative to report
The owner was very friendly and attentive in regards to ask if I needed anything
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 6, 2024
Jonas
United States1 review8.0“If you ignore the toilet for sale in the parking lot, it's a good place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
Unfortunately, while we were in town, we had a motor vehicle accident, and our transportation was totally destroyed. As we were searching the neighboring towns for a rental car, Mr Patel, the owner/manager, was primarily concerned with his extra charges and late fees. While I was away getting a car my wife had to vacate the room while we had no transportation. She was quite angry about that one. To be fair, after driving six and a half hours, we arrived two hours early, but Mr. Patel waived his early check-in fee as I told him that I would wait in order to not be charged. Will Mr Patel do anything for another dollar? I don't know, but his concern with the petty fees really detracts from the experience at this good motel.
This is an older motel, but it appears to have been kept up, and the room we were in was recently remodeled. The most important aspect was that the room was very clean. This might have been the cleanest motel room I have ever stayed in. The non-smoking room had not been smoked in. The floors were covered in quality non-carpeted flooring. The motel offered little in the way of amenities, which included a small refrigerator, microwave, and a wee little flat-screen television. (but no coffee maker) We weren't there to swim in pools or be entertained in a hotel/motel, so this room was great! All we wanted was a CLEAN, COMFORTABLE place to sleep. Our room was fantastic and filled our needs. Ultimately, the question is, would you stay here again, or would you recommend this to someone else (a friend)? The truth is yes I would stay here again
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: August 4, 2024
Adam
United States2 Reviews8.0“Nice and relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice and clean
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 31, 2024
Alan
United States30 Reviews8.0“Basic, spotlessly clean, well maintained and good value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms have the essentials covered, but I would have liked a bedside light.
Spotlessly clean and recently refurbished. Easy to find, in a good location with plenty of parking.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 17, 2024
Susan
United States6 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lamp in room
Simple and clean. Reasonable rate
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 10, 2024
Harley
United States1 review8.0“I was just looking for a bed for the night in a clean place Horse Cave delivered”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quieter AC
No breakfast
Stayed in July 2024
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