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.
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Dinosaur World - 7 min drive - 11.2 km
Crystal Onyx Cave - 7 min drive - 11.2 km
Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum - 8 min drive - 12.3 km
Mammoth Cave National Park - 13 min drive - 19.3 km
Getting around
Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop - 14 min walk
5 Broke Girls - 6 min drive
Terrazul - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 7 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 centre for a workout. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
101 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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 centre
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 centre
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
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 curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
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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. These 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.
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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 that you 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 centre.
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. Travellers 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
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with great options, including a cheese omelette, biscuits & gravy, sausage, pancakes, and fresh ground coffee. (79 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2025
Clean hotel, nice and quiet
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jun 2025
Great location when visiting the Mammoth Caves National Park.
Rich
Rich, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Convenient location to go to mammoth cave national park.
Stacy
Stacy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2025
Nice stuff and good location
Hai
Hai, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun 2025
Front desk staff were amazing! Very nice hotel for an excellent price!
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
Clean ropms, friendly staff, goodbreakfast
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Staff was very nice. And room was very nice and clean.
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
10 Aug 2025
Food was decent. As to be expected. Beds were lumpy and felt damp.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
6/10 Good
25 Aug 2025
Pool was filthy. Breakfast was okay. Pancake machine was broken. Desk attendant was rude.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Super friendly and convenient
Sabrina
Sabrina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jun 2025
Clean and Quiet
Everything was neat and tidy and well stocked. It was quiet and comfortable.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Very clean. Great for a one night stay
Staff was friendly 😃
Sharilyn
Sharilyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
Everyone was delightful and rooms were clean.
Breakfast was okay. Coffee was great.
Stephen A
Stephen A, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
Everything went well. Room was clean and comfortable. Great breakfast.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2025
Great location, newer hotel
Great location for a quick overnight stay along the highway. Clean, friendly staff, did have breakfast available.
Stacy
Stacy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Pros: Clean, comfortable, friendly staff
Cons: Had to drive to the next town over to find something to eat.
Shalu
Shalu, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
7 Sep 2025
The guy at the front desk was condescending. The room was dirty. Staying on the ground floor the blinds didn’t work. Looked like some cheap ass shower curtain for the window curtain.We’ve been staying at Holiday Inn Express for years when on vacation and this was the absolute worst. We left at 5am. Couldn’t wait to get the hell out of there…
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Mar 2025
Great motel, close to all the cave tours.
Darrel
Darrel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Jul 2025
Mixed review
There were 3 bugs so not happy with that. But the beds were extremely comfortable.
Cameron
Cameron, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jun 2025
Just checked in so I will explore tomorrow morning. So far everything is great.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Jun 2025
The staff were very friendly and courteous, the room was clean, comfortable and quiet. We were right across from the pool but it wasn't noisy at all. The breakfast was good, but food ran out quickly. We would stay here again.
Dana
Dana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2025
Nice anf clean
Muthukumar
Muthukumar, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Jun 2025
I got a great deal on Expedia and you get what you pay for. The room was good - beds were comfortable, OK as far as clean - there were some spots that weren't great, but for the price we were OK with that. The breakfast was pretty good. The staff was very friendly.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Jun 2025
Fine Family Spot near Mammoth Cave
Great place to stay close to Mammoth Cave NP.
Pool area is tired and no more hot tub, just FYI.
Check-in staff member was really nice.
Breakfast missed on a couple items (ran out of milk for cereal and the pancake machine didn’t work), but still had breakfast, which was efficient.