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The Lodge At Mammoth Cave

Cave City- KY · United States

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9.0/10Excellent476 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About The Lodge At Mammoth Cave

With a stay at The Lodge at Mammoth Cave in Brownsville, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Mammoth Cave National Park and Mammoth Cave Visitor Center. This hotel is 0. 8 mi (1. 3 km) from Green River and 5 mi (8.

1 km) from Big Mike's Rock and Gift Shop. Make use of convenient amenities such as concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional features at this hotel include a picnic area, a reception hall, and a vending machine.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, a water dispenser, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Lodge at Mammoth Cave , or stop in at the snack bar/deli.

To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.

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With a stay at The Lodge at Mammoth Cave in Brownsville, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Mammoth Cave National Park and Mammoth Cave Visitor Center.

This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Green River and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Big Mike's Rock and Gift Shop. Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request. Featured amenities include luggage storage, a water dispenser, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Private host property Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Green River 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Mammoth Cave Visitor Center 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mammoth Cave National Park 6.4 km / 3.9 mi
Big Mike's Rock and Gift Shop 8.1 km / 5 mi
Diamond Caverns 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Cedar Sink Trail 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Diamond Caverns Golf Course 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Dinosaur World 14.2 km / 8.8 mi
Crystal Onyx Cave 14.5 km / 9 mi
Cave City Convention Center 16.1 km / 10 mi
Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
Cave Valley Golf Club 18.2 km / 11.3 mi
Park Mammoth Golf Club 18.3 km / 11.3 mi
Edmonson County Public Library 21.4 km / 13.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 55
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Newspaper stand
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Snacks
Upon availability

Room types

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: TWN.QN

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • QUADRUPLE Accessible-Queen Size BedQUADRUPLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedQUA.H6-QN

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    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room code: QUA.H6-QN

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDTRIPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDTPL.QN

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    TRIPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: TPL.QN

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Lodge At Mammoth Cave

9.0
Excellent
476 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2026
Kathryn
We loved the Woodland Cabins at Mammoth Caves. Check-in was a breeze and the park staff were so friendly and helpful. The cabins were meticulously clean and the camp cluster was super quiet. The cabins are an easy walk to the visitor center for tours and a little bit further to the lodge for coffee (excellent coffee shop) and food/dining. The cabins are “rustic”: no TV, no microwave (we did have private bathroom and shower, a mini fridge & coffee maker) so please don’t expect a city hotel here. This is a place where you can play games and cards, talk to a friend, and read a book. We relaxed and enjoyed the quiet of nature. We’re so glad we chose to stay here. Great experience
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Tamara
Fantastic park with friendly staff. The caves were incredible!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Gene V
During our stay, there was an issue with the water for the historic cabins. The day we checked in, there was no water until late afternoon. The following day, we were told the water would be shut off from 7:00-7:30AM. We hurried in the morning to get ready only to have the water be shut off at 6:45AM. Although it was only 15 minutes earlier than we were told, it was an inconvenience due to the timing of the shut off. The staff didn’t seem to understand our frustration which was disappointing.

Our cabin was quaint and very clean although the outside needed some repair. The lobby area of the hotel was very nice. We did not see the other cabins or the hotel rooms.

The location is fabulous for Mammoth Cave National Park. The visitor’s center is a two minute walk from the hotel lobby which was very convenient.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2026
Robert
The cabin was clean. Beds somewhat compfy, a little lumpy though. The air conditioner was noisy and did not work very well.
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2026
Jason
Cabins were great for an overnight! Looks like they are remodeling a lot of the property.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Jennifer
Lovely, peaceful stay in the historic cabins.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jun 2026
Jeannette
This is in a national park so I knew it would be rustic. I think that the cabins should be more descriptive on the website. There were three of us and we booked two rooms. They gave us two cabins . Each cabin is two bedrooms with a shared bathroom in between. We really only needed one cabin but the layout was not described in the booking site. So my daughter had a whole two bedroom cabin to herself and my husband and I had the other cabin. So we paid for two cabins when one eoukf have been perfect .
Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2026
karla
A lot of work going on in the parking area. Not a lot of lights when arriving at night. The buildings are old but the rooms were large and clean.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Amy
The location is great - walkable to the visitor center and to the tour meeting locations. I stayed in a historic cabin it was so cute and facing the woods.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Stacy
Simple room in a National park. They were doing some construction so it will be nicer when that’s finished
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Aline
Beautiful cottages. Breakfast buffet is worth the price ($15) and staff was wonderful.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
Mia
Easy access to cave tours
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
margaret
Good location within the park and close to the visitor center and trails.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
Edward
The Lodge is older and a bit rustic, but clean and adequate for accommodations within the State Park. We visited in early June 2026 and there is construction in that area of the Park. Several of the trails that start near the Lodge are closed. Some of the areas are restricted due to construction equipment.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Nazera
The only thing that was lacking was there was no Wi-Fi. And very spotty cell phone service. After a long day of hiking and playing. I could have used a little music or a movie. Other than that, the place was amazing. Everybody was friendly. We had a fabulous time. I will say we did spend a lot more family time together playing games. We didn’t have to drive to Walmart to get the games. I have nothing bad to say about this place. Lovely all the way around! If you’re looking for quiet and a beautiful stay this spot is for you! And they have free ice
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Kristin
Great property! Clean and tidy cabins. Our family of seven fit into the larger cabin really well. I loved that there wasn’t any WiFi or televisions. The trails near by were lovely. And I was honestly shocked at how close the cabin was to the historic entrance. Still really thankful for the short commute. Great place to stay!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2026
Lauren
A broom would be helpful to have access to in the cabin since they aren’t cleaned on the daily! We did have to track down towels and TP to stay comfortable! Cute cabin.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2026
Kathy
Loved staying on the property!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jun 2026
Mark
Close to visitors center.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Megan
We loved our stay and will definitely stay there again when we return next summer! Crissy in the gift shop was exceptionally helpful when we were looking for a very specific souvenir!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Cathy
It was a great place to stay located in the middle of the National Park. Cave tours and numerous trails are all centrally located. We ate at both restaurants and enjoyed both of them. We had a great time and glad we came.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Catherine
This was exactly what we needed. Super convenient when traveling with kids and dogs. Lots of bed options for families with kids. Not fancy. It was a cabin but perfect for a stay in park.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jun 2026
Lucas
The room itself was clean. There was mold in the shower room. I would say about a foot down all the way around from the ceiling there were nails sticking out of the wall and the toilet room. Someone can easily get hurt on that there was no Wi-Fi so I can not get work done, and there was no couch, no TV, but that was OK. Overall, though it was a nice stay
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jun 2026
Deborah
Old cottage and terrible mattress. AC very old and noisy.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Shelby
Our little cabin had so much historic character. Everything was clean and functional, and staff were very helpful. Loved our stay! Would definitely stay there again.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Malvin
Convenient for visiting Mammoth Caves National Park.

Our little cabin was clean & comfortable. It was a short walk from the parking area.

Only slight opportunity was how loud the AC unit was for us. It would wake us up at night.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2026
Elyse
Really nice cabins! The location was perfect.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jun 2026
Nancy
I didn't realize it was going to be a cabin and not a lodge room. It was pretty primitive.
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2026
Hiromi
We stayed in a cabin. It looked a bit old from outside but it was nice inside. No TV, microwave and hair dryer.
The front door was warped and rain came in from the gap. Toilet was leaking at the base when flushed. The floor behind the toilet bowl was dark and probably rotten. We told the lodge about these problems so hopefully they will fix them.

Luckily no more rain after the first day, we had comfortable stay for a few days.

No wifi, but you can get some cell signal. I could text and post pics without issues.

Around cabin has chairs you can relax and watch birds, lizards, turkey, squirrels. Close to Cave city for eating out. I didn’t see that many bugs which usually issues in cabin. Beds are very comfortable. AC works really well. Very nice place to stay. We wish there are more things to do other than cave tours. Cave boat tour is in Bowling Green.
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
02 Jun 2026
Terri
The room was clean but very outdated the electrical socket in the bathroom didn’t even work. The room had a moldy smell. Will not be staying there again
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Melissa
This place is amazing, the people are just incredible people very friendly and helpful! I will definitely be back again soon! The place is very clean as well!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Michelle
The room was very clean and had a nice cold mini fridge. Bathroom was immaculate. Clean room overall with no weird smells. AC filters were very clean (I checked) and AC worked very well. Absolutely a great stay. Would come here again. Staff very kind and helpful. Breakfast buffet $15 and reasonable. Good food. Parking is ample. Very good location to the tours.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2026
Celeste
The room was surprisingly nice. Bathroom needs updated though. The knobs on the tub were definitely broken. Same with the sink.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Julie
Our stay was completely charming! Reminiscent of a summer camp of yore. :) I t wasn’t fancy at all, but that added an immense amount to the charm. 5 stars all over the place!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
RAFAEL
Very nice place to stay. Inside the cave park, with beautiful facilities and great infrastructure. Best way to connect with nature and outdoors.
Super friendly staff and lots of activities to enjoy.
I stayed only 1 night but could have stayed the entire week!
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2026
shiva
My family got this small room in like this cabin, and it had two beds meant for four people max, but we had five even though we selected the five person room. There was no couch bed. Staff were helpful, but the room was old and unclean.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Wendy
It was great staying inside the National Park, and even walking distance to the visitor’s center! The cabin was adorable, and the bed was so comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Kimberly
It was great staying in the woodland cabin. It was clean and super cute. It was great being able to walk to the tours
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
Joni
Everything was handled well from check in, dining, our stay and our tour! Would definitely recommend!
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
Gina
We had an awesome time. There is a lot of construction/renovations going on so the grounds were a bit messy and we had to maneuver around a lot of stuff. Other than that, we had friendly staff, nice quality gifts, and good food. I wasn't too impressed with the buffet breakfast at the Green River Grill and Bar but it was good. The coffee was good and the bacon was cooked crispy. Dinner was good and my husband said his burger was really tasty. We split a wedge salad and they didn't skimp on the bacon pieces or the blue cheese. I had the chicken fried chicken which was pretty good with favor but a little dry (not unexpected with chicken breast). The gravy could have been a little more flavorful. The Historic Cottage was pretty neat, though there is no WiFi or hard to get any cell service. No TV, so bring something to do if you have a rainy day and stay inside. The bed was comfortable and the place was clean.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2026
Lexie
The staff was very friendly and the lodge was a perfect stay for visiting the park. It provided a nice play to relax during the day without having to go far. Just a walk away from the visitor center.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2026
Mary
The cottage was very nostalgic . Just what they said they would be. Although the floor needed a good cleaning. Definitely showed some age but it does appear they are working on up grades. The beds were comfy and it was convenient to the caves!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Thomas
Nice rustic cabins, had the National park feel to it and close to several hikes
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2026
Crystal
Staff was extremely helpful. The room had paint peeling from the walls and ceilings, bathroom cabinet did not close, and there was a spider web in the corner by the table. Room could use sanding, fresh paint, and a second nightstand. Bed was very comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
Sharon
We stayed in one of the little cabins at Mammoth. It was immaculate and very peaceful. We enjoyed the dark skies, the sound of the birds chirping, and the beautiful location. I would definitely stay again.

We ate lunch at the little cafeteria. Homemade pizza was outstanding - made fresh for us!

Great little place!!
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Missy
Nice to stay right near visitor center for Mammoth Cave. Hotel part we stayed in was older but clean. They are renovating the area and adding more places to stay. Nice to have restaurant and café on site.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2026
Valentina
Stayed 2 nights in this lovely park. Cabins are ok but a bit rundown!
Fun & enthusiastic staff all over the park
Great place to start an early tour or a hike.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Michelle
Location was great, on site food was mediocre, our particular cabin didn’t have heat but the front desk was nice about it and helped us with extra blankets.
2/10
Poor
08 May 2026
Katy
They put us in a room that was under construction. There was no running water or electricity! I couldn’t even flush the toilet! It’s illegal and they won’t refund my money. Terrible establishment. Very disappointed!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Tanya
The cabin is basic, but has everything you need, even a little refrigerator with a small freezer convenient for refreezing your ice packs.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
Juliana
I really wish there wasn't construction going on at the time i was there. I mean, you got a cabin with no Tv/internet/phone to connect with nature but you have bob-cats running 9-5 even on a Saturday. Food options are not the best, breakfast buffet is what you'll expect for an inclusive stay. The other cafe is pretty basic (hot-dogs/pizza etc) prices are reasonable though...
Self
6/10
Pleasant
03 May 2026
Elizabeth
Room smelled very musty. Could use an update! Rusty knobs in bathroom, loose doorknob on outside door, had to have it just right to be able to turn the key to get in. Nice mini fridge & microwave. Bedding was ok, pillows were thick if you like that.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
Stephanie
We loved our stay at Mammoth Cave National Park. Our room was conveniently located and well maintained. We could walk to the lodge and visitors center. It was a great stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Andrea
Really nice
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
26 Apr 2026
Carl
The view of the woods was great!! The carpeting should have been replaced long ago. The shower easily let water all over the floor. The framed artwork on the walls were falling appart.

The associated restaurant was TERRIBLE. It was a Sunday and staff said they always ran out of many items on weekends. The shrimp that were left were terrible! A fan that could not be turned off was very loud and made conversation impossible!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Michelle
We had an unwanted room mate first night we were there but what can you expect,your in the middle of national park. The next morning they set a little live trap and relocated him for us. The breakfast was a buffet style and for me it was very expensive because I’m not a big breakfast eater. I ended up paying like 15.00 for one biscuit, a little gravy and a piece of bacon with water to drink. That being said we had a wonderful time. Beautiful area, peaceful and quiet. Very relaxing. Husband not excited we didn’t have a tv but I was fine with it. We stayed in the historic cabins. Loved it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Thomas
Fan and AC kept room cool. Steps up into the cabin were a bit tall, but manageable
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2026
Tamara
Very nice for a historic cabin. Would have been nice to have a microwave to accompany the fridge and coffee pot. Also, were awaken several times in the night to the scurrying of small critters. Didn’t appear to get into our stuff, and we didn’t see them, so maybe they were in the walls?
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Aram
Mouse in the room but luckily they had traps so took it and left the live trap outside at 2:30am, was screeching and scratching to escape we could not sleep until put out.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Gregory
Excellent stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Tracy
Everything was very clean, staff exceptionally friendly. The double queen room we stayed in was cozy and comfy. There is no table in the room so dont plan on eating in the room, which isnt a big deal as they have delicious food at the lodge. Breakfast buffet is one of the best we ever had! Biggest complaint...good coffee is hard to find! They have a Starbucks inside for drinks only but between the line one day and the staff who stands around chitchatting and not engaging with any of the customers being a huge turnoff so we didnt order from there. The rooms are a longer walking distance from the lodge than one may expect. None of the soda machines near the rooms worked so make sure you have your water bottle, they have refilling stations for these at the lodge. I recommend taling self guided tours first
The historic tour was awesome except the speed..they walk you past many picture worthy spots without explanations or time to snap photos. The front of the pack is crowded and hard to enjoy and see things and the back of the pack has to practically run to keep up. If you tour at the end of the day its worse and the ranger will yell at you to move faster and that lagging behind is dangerous amd you are falling too far behind the group...even though the group is around the corner. Stay close to front if you want to hear but closer to back if you need space and have smaller kids because they get lost in crowd easy and most people are oblivious to families trying to stay together.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2026
Leslie
Everything was great and as expected.

We expected no Wifi and minimal service, but I feel that
6/10
Pleasant
12 Apr 2026
Priscilla
Stayed in the Cottages. Absolutely no phone or internet service in the Cottages. Shower is super small. Cottage is very \"rustic\" meaning there is light coming through the cracks, Bugs get in.But the plus side is the main building has places to eat . A Starbucks. And the Mammoth Cave National forest building is on site. Up the toad is a laundry.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2026
Colleen
Really cute place and I liked the ambiance of the historic cottage. However some lights on the path would make it much safer to walk there at night
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Timothy
We stayed in one of the historic cottages at the park. The room was very nice and comfortable. Only issue was the size of the bed. Website stated the room had a queen bed, but at best, this was actually a full. Staff was very friendly and professional. We appreciated the restaurants onsite at the lodge, so no real need to leave the park for anything. The camp store in the park was well stocked, a bit overpriced, but that was expected. I would highly recommend staying at the park and would definitely recommend reservations if planning to do any of the cave tours.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Apr 2026
Cecilia
The national park was in easy walking distance. There were souvenir shops and restaurants on the property.
Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2026
Austin
Pretty bare bones. But location is key.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Apr 2026
Rachel
Staff was great and check in was easy. The cottages are very cute..but outdated! There were bugs flying into the room through the air vents. The bed felt comfy at first, but sagged towards my heavier partner. There was no microwave, and the mini fridge was very loud and made odd noises throughout the night. The toilet leaked a bit on our second night. Expect a very rustic feel in the National Park!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Mar 2026
Kristen
Close to the Mammoth Cave tours. The room was aged but very clean and staff were amazing. Food at the lodge was good, but a bit pricey. The breakfast options were very limited at the dine-in restaurant.
Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2026
MAry
The room was nice and the staff was amazing, but pass on the \"historic cottages\" as they are a bit rough. The rangers who conducted the tours are well versed and quite knowledgeable about the caves and the park.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Mar 2026
Cynthia
Pretty isolated location, but that is to be expected. Reataurant has food that is pretty limited. Expect cheap diner food. Nice wine selection, though.

No extra blankets!
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Steven
Amazing value for cost; right across from the visitor center where the tours start.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2026
Cindy
Stayed in Historic Cottages. Cute, clean and great view
4/10
Poor
20 Mar 2026
Cathy
It is a nice park to visit and tour the caves. The staff doing the tours are energetic and informative. However the staff at the visitors center when asked questions basically handed us a brochure and said read it and you will know.. The staff at the restaurant were top notch and very friendly… they made us feel welcome. Now to explain the low scores: we rented cabin 105 for two days. The first day temps were in the thirties at best. We got in cabin turned heat on and the cabin did not warm above the outside temp.. we looked around for the cause and found a 1/2 inch gap from door handle to bottom of door.. we literally spend about four hours in our bed fully dressed and covered up to try to keep warm. My wife went to the reservation desk and was told all other rooms were booked. The best he could do is give us one more blanket.. we asked for two he did not give us an extra. That cabin should not. Occupied when temps are below mid 30 degrees. We paid online for the cabin and felt like they didn’t care about the frigid cabin we spent the first night in. Coming from Michigan we had no other options but to stay in the cabin and freeze both nights. As for the staff in the Green uniforms with the fancy hat… well you may want to retrain them for customer service skills… as for staying at the cabins I would say don’t waste your money or time.. Get a place outside of the park and drive in for the tours.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
Andrew
Very cool place to stay within walking distance to the visitors center. We will be back!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2026
Sandra
We stayed in the Woodland cottages, which was right across from Mammoth Cave visitors Center parking lot - so the proximity was great - however trying to find parking on a weekend was hard. The cabin itself was exactly what you'd expect a cabin to be - no frill electronics, but did have a heater/ac...a mini fridge and coffee. I would stay again.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2026
Ryan
The room was clean as you would expect an old cottage to be. Dusty here and there but nothing you cant ignore. The bedding was clean and the room smelled clean. Sometimes these park cottages or cabin rentals can smell musty. The water pressure is terrible. After a long day of hiking or going through the cave, you need good water pressure to actually get clean, especially with all the signs wanting you to take conservative showers to save water. The entry door had a massive gap around the frame along the bottom and the front. Tons of daylight shining through as if the door was open. Theres nothing that would keep me from staying here again, but with all the new construction going on, i feel like theres some attention that could be paid to the already existing lodging you have.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
COREY
The woodland cottages were perfect for our stay. Everything was clean. There is no microwave or cooking gear of any kind in the cabin so be prepared for sandwiches, or there are grills less than a 5 min walk away. 10/10
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
26 Feb 2026
Ralf
Location is obviously great. There are some features that are old and need to be updated. It is nice to be close to everything the park offers
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2026
Stephanie
We stayed in the Sunset Terrace, which is an older building for sure but they have updated the rooms. The bathroom didn't have any flat surfaces to put anything on and I set my toiletry bag on a towel on the floor. Water was very hot, shower pressure was great. Bed had a crinkly mattress cover that we didn't love. But the room was spotless and I appreciate that very much!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 Dec 2025
Mark
Room was clean. There was an odd smell. The people at the front desk were very helpful.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2025
Laura
Amazing location right in the national park makes this a great location for exploring the area.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2025
debbie
Great stay and so convenient to all things Mammoth Cave NP!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2025
Andrea
The cabin was rustic. There were large holes in walls and around doors so cold air was constantly blowing in. We enjoyed the beds being in two separate rooms each with its own heat control and thermostat.
However, cabin had rodent droppings and roaches. We didnt hear or see mice, but the cabin had only been surface cleaned, not swept or dusted in a long time. The Japanese beetles were also everywhere.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Nov 2025
Jake
Staff was very courteous, friendly, and helpful. The 'rustic cabins' are only OK. The first one we had (112/113) was pretty run down and absolutely overrun with bugs. We requested to be moved, and the 206/207 cabin was nicer, newer, and cleaner. If you have loud neighbors you will know it - some drunken idiots kept us up for a while the first night.

Recommend not staying in these cabins if you're at Mammoth Cave - perhaps the rooms up at the lodge proper are more comfortable for a family.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Nov 2025
Megan
The staff was very kind. The room was nice and clean, with a comfortable bed. It was such a peaceful stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Bobby
Everyone was super friendly and the historic cabins were very comfortable
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Oct 2025
Sara
Beautiful area. Quiet, peaceful. Lots of trails and activities. Staff was very kind and helpful. Stayed in historical cabin - run down, bed was uncomfortable, not very clean.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2025
Peggy
Great hiking! terrific service in spite of the shut down and limitations. We appreciated everyone’s good humor and hard work.
Only con - the bed in Historic cabin 1 is so old and soft it was a terrible sleep.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2025
Julie
Many trails around the property were closed due to construction which was not mentioned on the website. Sunset Terrace rooms are outdated but convenient. Beds are comfortable. Area claimed to be an International Dark Sky Park but there was way too much ambient lighting around sidewalks and street lamps and parking lot lights.
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2025
David
Lovely walk ability. Quiet. Clean. Everything expected for a historical property.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
Sarah
Beautiful
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
bonnie
Pleasant stay
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
Judith
Charming historic cabin, beautiful setting, comfy bed, very kind and helpful front desk staff, excellent food in the restaurant. Very pleasant stay!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2025
Rebecca
Overall great experience!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Elaine
You can't beat this for convenience since you're right in the center of the park and very near the visitor center and lodge restaurants. However, the condition of the cabin left a little to be desired, with peeling paint and questionable alignment of the door lock. It should also be noted that parking was a short walk away. But all things considered, we would stay here again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Shellie and Lamar
Although, we stayed in the older property, the bed was comfortable and we appreciated having a small refrigerator and a coffee maker. The room was clean, but the bathroom needed some remodeling.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2025
Robert

Simple and friendly

Rustic and lovely.
Cell service is very spotty.
Not a problem if you stay at the lodge but it causes problems if you venture into one of the nearby towns for meals (their onsite restaurant is not very good.) or if you’re planning on hiking the back country.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2025
Zhijian
Only bad thing is there isn’t a hairdryer
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2025
Jenny
Beautiful landscape!
Leisure Family

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171 Hotel Road, Brownsville, United States

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