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Lake Barkley State Resort

3.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with a marina and a golf course

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Staircase
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Flat-screen TV
Indoor pool
Overlooking a serene lake, Lake Barkley State Resort offers an array of activities to unwind and have fun. Tee off on the golf course, challenge yourself at racquetball/squash or basketball, and then indulge in delicious American cuisine at Windows on the Water. With free WiFi, an indoor pool, and helpful staff that guests rave about - this hotel is perfect for those seeking adventure.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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

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

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Located below ground level
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace/patio

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Located below ground level
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cadiz, Lake Barkley State Resort is in a state park and on a lake. Boots Randolph Golf Course and Kenlake Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley State Resort Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including game viewing.
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3500 State Park Rd, Cadiz, KY, 42211

What's nearby

  • Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake Barkley - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Boots Randolph Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Donaldson Creek Public Use Area - 36 min drive - 18.3 miles
  • Prizer Point Public Use Area - 43 min drive - 17.0 miles

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
  • ‪The Pier Restaurant - ‬35 min drive

About this property

Lake Barkley State Resort

Hotel by the lake
At Lake Barkley State Resort, you can look forward to a golf course, a marina, and a playground. Tee up with amenities like a driving range and golf lessons at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Windows on the Water, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like racquetball/squash, fishing, and basketball. In addition to an arcade/game room and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, a gift shop, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 133 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Coffee/tea makers and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 center (6,340 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 December 22 to December 28:
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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 onsite 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, 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM

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

Does Lake Barkley State Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–7:30 PM. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from December 22 to December 28.

Is Lake Barkley State Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Lake Barkley State Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Barkley State Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lake Barkley State Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lake Barkley State Resort located?

Situated in Cadiz, this golf hotel is steps from Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Lake Barkley. Boots Randolph Golf Course is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Lake Barkley State Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 799 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

4/10 Poor

Cody

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

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

8/10 Good

Debbie

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

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

Gery

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

10/10 Excellent

josh

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Bed was comfy. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Restaurant had good food and staff there was also friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property but a lot of construction going on
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Christina

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

8/10 Good

Walter

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

10/10 Excellent

Helena

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

Great room on the lake!

Very nice resort! Great Lake view from room. Good bed. Spacious room. Will return. No fridge or microwave in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the balcony. Everything was comfortable and clean. All the staff was friendly, helpful. But was disappointed in the cable. The UK game (state team) was playing and could not get it on tv. No local channels at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timin

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

6/10 Okay

Brian

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