Lake Barkley State Resort

3.5 star property

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Staircase
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior detail
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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3500 State Park Rd, Cadiz, KY, 42211
  • Place, Lake Barkley State Resort Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Patti's Settlement 1880's
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Campbell
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Cadiz hotel include Kentucky Lake and Tennessee River.

What's nearby

  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Boots Randolph Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Prizer Point Public Use Area - 33 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Patti's Settlement 1880's - 49 min drive - 64.6 km
  • Fort Campbell - 50 min drive - 78.1 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taste of the South - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Fishing Hole - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Burger Barn Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Captain Jim's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Lake Barkley State Resort

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • 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

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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.

Lake Barkley State Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hotel next to Lake Barkley, first time here and we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort setting on Lake Barkley.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place by the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Gregory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly at Check in and especially at the Lodge dining room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of lake & lodge was fantasic...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay right on Barkley Lake. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place to stay. Just far enough to be away from everyone but not too far away from the hwy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a real hidden gem! We will definitely be back for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in a state park it surpassed all others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Timin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice getaway for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. I’ll be back with my whole family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lake Barkley is a treasure. Visited often when I was a child, and again as a MSU student. I’m thrilled to hear of the lodge updates that are pending. It’s rustic and reliable and just what we needed to get away for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Sheridan

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
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8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view on the lake sunsets.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

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
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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
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Would have been better if restaurant was open while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome fitness center
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

Grear Location

Great Couple Get away Great Location Beautiful Scenery for Nature Friendly staff Good Food
Great Location Nature
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from the lodge rooms balconies, along with the lake, nature, and a beautiful lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. We love this park and will return
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rene

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

Very enjoyable stay, beautiful scenery.

Clean, comfortable room. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice, low-priced breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023