By the lake, Shady Cliff Resort offers a serene atmosphere with an outdoor entertainment area and firepit. Relax at the dock, enjoy buffet breakfast, or explore the nature reserve. With in-room WiFi and free self parking available to all guests.
Central City Convention Center - 42 min drive - 45.1 km
Restaurants
Shady Cliff Restaurant - 1 min walk
Wayne's Place - 7 min drive
Tijuana's Dinner - 7 min drive
Dean's Place - 7 min drive
Cauley Tony & Veda - 17 min drive
About this property
Shady Cliff Resort
Enjoy your visit to Lewisburg with a stay at Shady Cliff Resort. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Picnic area
Dock
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Roll-in shower
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Freezer
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cleaning deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Sanitation services: USD 3.00 per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 9.99 for adults and USD 5.99 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
530 Lake Malone Rd
Shady Cliff Resort Hotel
Shady Cliff Resort Lewisburg
Shady Cliff Resort Hotel Lewisburg
Frequently asked questions
Does Shady Cliff Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shady Cliff Resort 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 Shady Cliff Resort?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Shady Cliff Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shady Cliff Resort?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Shady Cliff Resort and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and hunting. Shady Cliff Resort also has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Shady Cliff Resort?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Shady Cliff Resort like?
Shady Cliff Resort is located a short 2-minute walk from Lake Malone.
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Shady Cliff Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Lake
View
Restaurant
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Highly Recommended
They allowed us to check in before checkin time, and out before check out time. The beds were clean and comfortable. The rooms were spotless, the view was amazing. Cant wait to go back when it warms up and is busy.
Sonya
Sonya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Beautiful place
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
I would come again
Great stay. It was really nice next to the lake.
Restaurant was very good.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
So accommodating and the food at the lodge is wonderful.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
It's a beautiful place looking over a lake nice and quiet
Billy
Billy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
Great place
Room was beautiful staff was great restaurant was a bit pricey but i would absolutely stay there again
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2024
We arrived for one night with our 2 dogs. Nice clean room right on the lake. The staff was exceptional and went out of their way to make it enjoyable.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2023
Nice place on the lake.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2024
Kentucky friendliness
Super nice staff..great place will book again..
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2024
The stay was fine except we would appreciate clean towels
each day.
Quiet, peaceful and felt safe.
Jean
Jean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2024
Lake view
Really good breakfast buffet love the breakfast pizza really kids that work there pretty lake would be great to canoe or kayak. Comfy bed and pillows.
Audrey
Audrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2024
A Hidden Treasure
Great Food at Restaurant and a cozy room during the winter months with a scenic view , would be a blast to come back during the summer.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2024
Absolutely wonderful, this is my 2nd time and won't be my last... the view from my room was amazing, dining at the restaurant.. so wonderful..
Laura
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2023
Absolutely wonderful!!! Pristine clean, safe, left the blinds open and woke to a beautiful sunrise and "smoke on the water".. making my next reservation right now... Absolutely wonderful
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Our stay was great. The place is relatively poorly run. Check in is akward because you basically have to walk into the restaurant and ask for someone and about half the tine no one os there. The deck area between the lodge and the lake was peaceful, but there were a ton of cigarette butts on the ground.
Morgan
Morgan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 26, 2024
Great Family run Lake resort . Going through some growing pains since owners have been there only a year and had some surprises. Staff in restaurant are not seasoned due to age and experience. located in very rural area so the pool to hire staff is limited for hospitality industry. All the staff was very friendly and courteous. Food was good and priced well. I will go back when in the area again.
Edward K
Edward K, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2024
This was my fourth day at the resort, accommodations were excellent but went to the restaurant and I don't know what's happened but the food wasn't good I got the sliders and it was like a Frozen patty that tasted like an old steer. The last time i ate was excellent.. definitely will be back for the accommodations I think I'll hold off on the restaurant though
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 3, 2024
Owner is very nice, rooms are small and not good for a long stay or a family. There are also no chairs in the rooms.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 22, 2024
My air unit was very loud! It would shut off and rattle and roar back on every 20 minutes.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 24, 2023
Loved the keyless door lock. They were great for checking me in over the phone when I had vehicle trouble and wouldn't make it in time for check in. Room was clean and they had the most comfortable beds I'm slept on in a hotel
I never received clean towels or washcloths. I guess they won't put them in the room when your gone. Also would have liked a curtain over the window for more privacy and not just blinds.
Mirinda
Mirinda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2024
There was no description of the stairs necessary to get to our room from the parking area. It was that or walk the long way around the closed office. Guests need to read the hours that the office is open. I did not and barely made it in time. The restaurant across the road is the late check-in and they had closed at 8pm just as we got there. Thankfully, they let me in and were more than kind and got us check-in.
Alan
Alan, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 23, 2024
Adequate
The room had recently been updated. The flooring, beds are new. Great pillows. The heater was very loud when it would kick on. I know it woke me up at least 6 times during the night ( per my fit bit watch). The in room coffee was awful, but only option in the area. The towels were very thin and worn, and tiny, about the size of a floor mat. Worst hotel towels I have ever experienced.
The balcony was a plus with a beautiful view of the lake.
Not sure I would stay here again.
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 16, 2024
Good but needs help
In the beginning a very accommodating place, first night no issues although confusing on where to go to check in. 2nd night they are clearly under staffed for any sort of dinner rush. My family sat at table for 20 mins and saw no server even for water. Walked back to room tried to place Togo order, no one answering phone. Walked back over and gave my order to girl at front desk. A little after 8pm I call to check on my order and they had no record of it and told me kitchen was closed. I asked for manager and told her the whole story, she apologized and rounded up some bbq sandwiches and fries, finally got that a lil before 9pm. That scenario really tainted my stay but I do appreciate they still tried to make up for it. My suggestion is if that short staffed condense your menu or only seat so many at a time. Otherwise rustic lodge was nice and clean.