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Lake Barkley State Resort

3.5 star property
Travelers find the perfect blend of recreation and relaxation at this lakeside retreat where golf days lead to memorable dining experiences

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Lake Barkley State Resort sits peacefully on the water's edge, offering active guests plenty of options like golf, racquetball/squash, and basketball. Windows on the Water serves American dishes with lake views. Enjoy free WiFi, an indoor pool, and highly praised staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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 fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double 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 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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

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 km
  • Lake Barkley - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Murray State University - 43 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Fort Campbell - 50 min drive - 76.4 km
  • Patti's Settlement 1880's - 52 min drive - 64.3 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

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, such as 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 on-site activities, such as beach volleyball, basketball and motor boating. In addition to an arcade/games room and a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a vending machine
  • 1 meeting room, a lift and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 133 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Coffee/tea makers and phones

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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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • 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 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

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 to 7:30 PM. One of the swimming pools is closed seasonally each year from December 22 until 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Lake Barkley State Resort located?

Situated in Cadiz, this golf hotel is steps away 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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Reviews

Lake Barkley State Resort Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Rachel

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great potential but needs TLC.

The whole property needs updated. We spent our honeymoon here 43 years ago. Not much has changed! The room was clean but very dark with no refrigerator. The restaurant was the high point. Very good food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from the dining room. Beautiful sunset over the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only stayed one night but the room was great. very spacious and clean and comfortable. enjoyed the deck overlooking the water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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

Wow!

First time visitor… excellent facility and staff. Restaurant staff outstanding! What a great place. Food also excellent. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great getaway

Great peaceful place. Great food at decent price. The place is undergoing renovations which will make it even better. However, it does pose a few inconveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute gem of a property to stay at. The staff was all super friendly and accommodating. We are at the restaurant and it was delicious, fast and beautiful to sit in the dining room.. the fitness center pool (indoor/heated) 10/10!! We had an awesome time at the pool and sitting on the deck of our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it! Our room was so nice. Loved the big windows and the lake view. We came up for our anniversary and we think we are going to make it a yearly thing. The rooms were clean. The staff was nice. I have zero complaints. Loved it here so much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
always enjoy returning to the lodge over the decades. The location is idyllic. I hate seeing the cutbacks that have let it decline, but the rooms themselves are neat, the beds comfortable, the bathrooms updated. The staff is all around excellent, friendly, engaging, professional. always feels like coming home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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