The Lodge at Mammoth Cave

Hotels
Independent
9 (179 reviews)
171 Hotel Road, Brownsville, Kentucky, 42259 , Brownsville , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Front entrance ramp
Fireplace in lobby
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Gift shops or newsstand
Fireplace in lobby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Slow check-in process

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Mixed reviews; some cabins noted for cleanliness while others reported issues with pests.
Service
9.5
Guests consistently noted helpful and friendly staff, although check-in was slow.
Location
9.5
Conveniently located near the park visitor center with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms received mixed reviews; some were clean but dated and had minor issues.
Amenities
9
Basic amenities provided; some modern conveniences appreciated, but lacking in certain areas.
Value for Money
9.5
Generally perceived as good value for the location and convenience.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Onsite restaurant had mixed reviews, but guests enjoyed some meals.
Overall Experience
9.5
Positive experiences overall, though some improvements needed in cleanliness and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:24

Property Description

Convenient Amenities: Make use of concierge services, a gift shop, and relax by the lobby fireplace. Enjoy a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant for a convenient dining experience.
Outdoor Attractions: Explore nearby landmarks such as the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center and Green River, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
Comfortable Accommodations: Feel at home in our air-conditioned guestrooms with private patios, offering a comfortable retreat.
Experience the beauty of Mammoth Cave from the comfort of The Lodge at Mammoth Cave. Book now for a memorable stay.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Private host property

  • Pets

    Only dogs are allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 179 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Judith friends
10
Pros:

Charming historic cabin, beautiful setting, comfy bed, very kind and helpful front desk staff, excellent food in the restaurant. Very pleasant stay!

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Rebecca partner
10
Pros:

Overall great experience!

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Elaine partner
8
Pros:

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.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Shellie and Lamar partner
8
Pros:

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.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Robert
10
Simple and friendly
Pros:

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.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Zhijian family_with_children
8
Pros:

Only bad thing is there isn’t a hairdryer

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Jenny family
8
Pros:

Beautiful landscape!

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Brie family
10
Pros:

Therehas been some work done so the yards around the cabins are all torn up and not safe. They seem to be more focused on the new expensive cabins by the lodge than anything else.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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Richard
10
Pros:

The cottage was exactly what was presented on website.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Siobhan
10
Pros:

Clean so close to the airport

Restaurant very convent.

Front staff person was awesome

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
C
Caitlin partner
10
Pros:

Loved it!

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
M
Mike and Becky family
8
Pros:

Check in took 30 minutes because only 1 staff was checking in and they were out doing some kind of maintenance at 6pm. We’re not informed of lack of internet access where we were staying. Peeling paint in the cabin.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Nilanjana family
10
Pros:

It’s steps away from the Mammoth Caves NP visitor center, which is fantastic! We got a room in the Sunset Terrace - the size was good, but very dated, specially the bathroom.
Lots of food options at the Lodge, and the major trailheads are either walkable or really short drive.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
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Andrew family
2
Pros:

The cottages should have come with warnings about the state of living. I didn’t realize that rats/mice were a part of the amenity package. Had I known that, I would not have booked. I mentioned this at the front desk, and they just shook their head knowingly as if that were no surprise. I have two young children, and finding rat droppings all throughout the cottage was disgustingly - this included the beds. Well, some people might not have minded this, I would highly not recommend.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
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Tim
10
Pros:

Great NPS staff. Lodging staff very nice and helpful.
The 10 white cabins are basic, old lumpy beds, but everything for a short stay. Set expectations accordingly.
We are at the onsite restaurant for dinner and again for lunch the next day. Outstanding and reasonable.
Mammoth Cave tours, facilities, grounds and people are first class.
Enjoy!!

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Stephen
10
Pros:

It was great

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Erin family
10
Pros:

We loved the Woodland Cottages for our family of 5! It was rustic, but had just enough modern conveniences to not feel super rustic - mini fridge, A/C (though the website says they don’t!), great towels, and some of the most comfortable beds we’ve ever slept in on vacation! The proximity to the visitor center made going on our tours very easy. We would definitely stay here again!

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Gregory family
10
Pros:

So peaceful and quiet. It was nice and clean. We enjoyed staying there.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Emily
10
Highly recommend.
Pros:

We have AT&T phone service, so we did get some service at the lodge, no Wi-Fi, and no television. It was actually perfect! The room was extremely clean, air conditioning worked really well, the water pressure was amazing and there was enough hot water for the three of us to all shower. One right after the other. The shampoo, conditioner, and body wash that they provide was actually really great. Absolutely would stay here again!

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Christopher family_with_children
10
Pros:

This was such a cute little cabin. Our 4yo kept calling the "wood house" and didn't want to leave.

We loved how
Close you are to the cave, it was great! 10/10

2025-08-18 via Nuitee