Get away from it all in rural Kentucky at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave, an IHG Hotel. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, stay active with the 24-hour gym and indoor pool, or simply unwind on the terrace. With free WiFi and a business center nearby you can work while having access to coffee/tea in the lobby whenever you need it.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Gym
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Connecting rooms available
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Indoor pool
24-hour fitness center
Business center
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Computer station
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Conference space
Meeting room
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $104
$104
includes taxes & fees
$94 per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Dinosaur World - 6 min drive - 9.4 km
Crystal Onyx Cave - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
Cave City Convention Center - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
Getting around
Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
5 Broke Girls - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 7 min drive
Godfathers Pizza - 8 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG is a great choice for a stay in Horse Cave. You can go for a morning swim at the indoor pool and visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
101 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space (527 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG 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.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG is located a short 18-minute walk from Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Bed
Hot Tub
Children
Location
Shower
Bathroom
Family friendly
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good and a highlight of the stay with many guests praising its quality. (67 reviews)
The pool was a highlight for many guests, with many praising its cleanliness, warmth, and suitability for families. (17 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Very clean and very comfortable.
Bethany
Bethany, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
Quick Stay
Stayed for a night on the way home from Florida. Check-In was quick and simple. Breakfast was great. Kids enjoyed that the pool was warm.
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Very nice, spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Nice staff.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
I'd definitely stay again
Stayed for spring break. Many good options close by for things to do. Very polite staff and great breakfast. Overall nice experience.
Erin
Erin, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
Our stay at the Holiday Inn express was very nice. The bed was super comfortable. The room was clean. The breakfast was really good. The only suggestion I would have was the lack of shower pressure which the hotel said that they will be checking out.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 3, 2025
All the employees were great. The pool was nice. The breakfast was ok because the food truck did not come so they were limited of have everything.
Russell
Russell, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Everything was fine for the price.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 11, 2025
Worst Holiday Inn I’ve been in
Towels were smelling bad in room 300. Smelled like a dead animal when the heating was turned on.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 22, 2025
Nice touches
This hotel had some very nice touches - fresh ground coffee by the cup, sound machine in the room to drown out any highway noises. Breakfast was good, and staff was super friendly! Will stay here again!
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
Great stay
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
It was very comfortable.
Nicolette
Nicolette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Happy Campers
Stay was awesome! We have stayed b4 so we’re a little disappointed there was no hot tub this time! But overall the place is clean quiet and safe with a great breakfast so we will be back!
Bruce A Deborah
Bruce A Deborah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 24, 2025
Okay property, okay stay.
Marianne
Marianne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
Great Hotel
We always like Holiday Inn Express and this was no exception. Clean and comfortable room, good breakfast.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2025
The staff was very accommodating friendly supportive and professional kudos to all the staff
Tammy M.
Tammy M., 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Excellent place to stay
brian
brian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
Wonderful group of people working here!!!
justin
justin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 11, 2025
Nice & convenient.
Nayhely
Nayhely, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
Very modern, clean and quiet. We didn’t stay for the breakfast but it looked amazing. A fantastic value for the cost
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 21, 2024
It was quiet, clean and definitely budget friendly
Risa
Risa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Quiet setting. Staff very friendly.
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 16, 2025
Was a group of crazy drunk teens / 20s in the parking lot setting off car alarms, fighting, making all types of racket for a few hours on sunday night. Alot of people complained. I dont feel the girl at the front of the desk was ready to handle a situation like that and she looked nervous and upset about it, but like a child would. If this were NY the cops would have been called in 5 minutes. It was scary enough for me to move my car for the night and keep monitoring the situation as i had young kids with me. I loved everything else about the stay, but it made me wary of area and more so the ability of the hotel staff to mitigate these issues.
dennis
dennis, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 12, 2025
Poor service and bad stay
Well we got there early and was told room wasn't ready so we waited outside and then watched other people come in get their room and then bring their car to the door to unload their belongings. So we waited a while longer and some other people came did the same so I went and questioned it was told couldn't get in until 3 because that was check in time so I confronted the lady about it and she got upset stating they already had a room. More less just lied to my face. Will not stay there again. Beds are hard. Breakfast wasn't great watered down gravy cold sausage was half cooked. Cinnamon rolls was good. Pancake maker tore up people couldn't get it to work right