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Lake Barkley State Resort

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with marina and golf course

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Staircase
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Indoor pool
Flat-screen TV
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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3500 State Park Rd, Cadiz, KY, 42211
  • Place, Lake Barkley State Resort Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Barkley
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Boots Randolph Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Garden view

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Outdoor play area
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Terrace/patio

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Outdoor play area
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ground Floor

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Cadiz

At Lake Barkley State Resort you'll be within steps of Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Lake Barkley. Highlights at this hotel include a golf course, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Windows on the Water, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the marina and outdoor tennis court as well as access to golf lessons and a driving range. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a conference centre. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Cadiz hotel, you'll be 23 km (14.3 mi) from Kentucky Lake.

What's nearby

  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Barkley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boots Randolph Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area - 25 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Prizer Point Public Use Area - 35 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taste of the South - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Pier - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪The Fishing Hole - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Windows On The Water - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Lake Barkley State Resort

Lakefront hotel with marina and golf course
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lake Barkley State Resort offers its guests a golf course, a marina, and an outdoor tennis court. Event space at this hotel measures 6340 square feet (589 square metres) and includes a conference centre. An indoor pool, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Lake Barkley State Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cadiz hotel.

  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6340 sq ft of conference space
  • 589 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1970
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Lake Barkley State Resort offers 133 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 2 to 12 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Windows on the Water

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Fishing
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Business services

  • Conference centre (6,340 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 22 December to 28 December:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Tennis courts
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lake Barkley State Resort Cadiz
Lake Barkley State Cadiz
Lake Barkley State
Barkley Hotel Cadiz
Lake Barkley Hotel Cadiz
Lake Barkley State Cadiz
Lake Barkley State Resort Hotel
Lake Barkley State Resort Cadiz
Lake Barkley State Resort Hotel Cadiz

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lake Barkley State Resort?

Lake Barkley State Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Lake Barkley State Resort?

Yep, Lake Barkley State Resort has a free self car park.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort have a pool?

Lake Barkley State Resort has an indoor pool. The pool is open 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does Lake Barkley State Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lake Barkley State Resort?

No, Lake Barkley State Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lake Barkley State Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Lake Barkley State Resort's onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine.The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 22 until December 28.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lake Barkley State Resort?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Lake Barkley State Resort?

Yep, Lake Barkley State Resort has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range and golf lessons are also available.

Reviews

Lake Barkley State Resort Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 800 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 800 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 800 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 800 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 800 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place by the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cody

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have no internet, refrigerator, or microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Family Trip in the Cottage

The service at the lodge was excellent and the cottage was mostly fine; just old. Very outdated and rather expensive for what it was. Seemed to have some mold issues are the lights in the bedrooms, holes in the walls in the bathrooms, and the small was gross. We wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

8/10 Good

Debbie, Winchester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At first I wasn’t impressed with the cabin but once we “made it our own” it was great! You should take a candle to take care of unpleasant smell, it works. There were a lot of deer in the area, be careful. The outdoor pool was great, it overlooked the lake. Get there early to get an umbrella. Apparently, you can go early, stake out your territory, umbrella and all, put towels on the chairs you want and leave for a few hours and come back whenever you want to.Despite that, It was fun and everyone was friendly, staff was great. Tip heavily. These kids are great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna, Rohnert Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at the resort and only wish that we’d been able to take advantage of some of the things on offer - like the pool and ping pong table! Our room in the lodge had a very rustic feel - wood paneled walls and lots of spider webs on the balcony’s railing (seemed to keep the mosquitoes at bay). The bathroom was very clean and bright. The bed was comfortable. The dining room offered a buffet or a menu for the meals we were there for (dinner and then breakfast). We opted for menu items for dinner and then the buffet for breakfast. The prices were amazingly low, and the size of the portions from menu items were amazingly huge. Lots of bacon! An absolute delight for me was to make a coffee in the morning and sit out on the balcony and look at the lake and watch the waterfowl and turtles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not as described! Room was not what was reserved and was dirty. There were bugs in the room every morning and night probably due to poor weather stripping. Intermittent internet at best which also affected TV. Room phone only for emergency calls so you could only contact desk with your cell which only worked in specific area of room ( otherwise was in SOS mode). Housekeeping staff was professional. Restaurant buffet was cold and greasy, waitress did not provide menu to our table though a different waitress did provide one to another table not five minutes after we went to buffet. Pool was beautiful though lifeguards took loungers and were generally unprofessionally. Scenery was beautiful. Beach was nice. Marina and marina staff were great.
Bugs in tub in the morning
Bugs in tub
Bottle left in room from previous stay
View from the pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Poor Restaurant

The lodge was amazing but the restaurant left a lot to be desired!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheridan

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

Reunion

Cute room with a nice view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

annette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Lake Barkley stay

Room was decent. The TV would not work due to a poor signal, I alerted the front desk and they did send someone to look at it who tried everything and then said it was cable and that they would contract cable to come look at the service. It was never resolved, so no tv service the entire stay. It wouldn’t have been so bad had the tv been a smart tv in which I could’ve connected apps from my phone but it was not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived and checked in. I expected a nice clean room for $200 a night. I was very disappointed. The room had a dank moldy smell with layer upon layer of dust in the paneling. The cable was out. At a rate of $200 a night I expected more than a room reminiscent of a 4H summer camp. We went right back to the desk and left. As someone that was born and raised in Kentucky the shape of the lodge is an embarrassment. The one good point was a beautiful view of Lake Barkley. The exterior of building we were in was also dirty and un maintained. Did not appear that any of the walk ways had been swept or in any way kept clear. Will not return. I normally do not review establishments, but as I thought that this would be an outstanding stay at a beautiful setting and was so disappointed I thought I should voice my opinion. I hope this helps get much needed updates to the facility, so that Kentucky citizens can be proud of their state park facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been coming here over 50 years!! This is where I recharge!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This facility has everything you need for a family get together. Regardless of the weather, there is a lot to do. The beach is quite a distance from the lodge and best to drive. People were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

SIQI

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is not included! Expensive food, and the offering is not great. Military DFAC quality food, but you still pay a buffet price for it. No WiFi in my room, room 419 at all, they said it was a WiFi blind spot, so no solution at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property really brings you into the camping environment. The view is stunning. There is plenty to do for a weekend. Horseback riding, bison prairie, hiking, fishing, planetarium, sight seeing and more. The room and area around the lodges was very musty. It smelled like you were in a moss ridden forest. They folded the toilet paper but didn’t clean the toilet. The back deck was mosquito infested. Like hundreds swarming around. (Unusable - do not open the back door). Air conditioning would not cool the room down until 3am. TV did not work. Best amenities- lakeside view, proximity to activities. Book if that is your goal. Do not book if you’re aiming for any luxury in your room and board.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was one of the most interesting places we've ever stayed. We loved it. It's like a wooden space station in the wilderness. We were there during the off-season, so it was completely empty, and the outdoor pool wasn't open. However, you can tell it accommodates a large number of people and has been in operation for 70ish years. We hope it doesn't lose its charm when it is renovated. We bought some very vintage-looking mugs from the gift shop. We played pool and ping pong in the game room and took advantage of the access guests of the resort have to the athletic center next door, featuring an indoor pool.
Mural underneath the outdoor pool
Beautiful sunsets on the lake
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel next to Lake Barkley, first time here and we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025