Barren River Lake State Resort Park

3.5 star property
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December 2024
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On the beach, waterskiing, kayaking, motor boating
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
1149 State Park Road, Lucas, KY, 42156
  • Barren River Lake State Resort Park
    1 min walk
  • Barren River Lake
    4 min drive
  • National Corvette Museum
    47 min drive
  • Bowling Green, KY (BWG-Bowling Green-Warren County)
    46 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

  • 84 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lakeside

  • 111 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the area

Lucas

With a stay at Barren River Lake State Resort Park in Lucas, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Barren River Lake State Resort Park and a 4-minute drive from Barren River Lake. .This beach hotel is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) from National Corvette Museum and 29.2 mi (47 km) from Mammoth Cave National Park.

What's nearby

  • Barren River Lake State Resort Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Barren River Lake - 4 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 37 min drive - 47.0 km
  • National Corvette Museum - 47 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Western Kentucky University - 49 min drive - 55.8 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Country Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Landing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Point Market Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mingles Out By The Lake - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Barren River Lake State Resort Park

Beachfront hotel with a golf course for sun and fun
Barren River Lake State Resort Park offers 73 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Lucas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts and a marina. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 73 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Practice your swing on the golf course and enjoy other recreational amenities, such as outdoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy American cuisine at Driftwood, a restaurant where you can take in the pool view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a library. Planning an event in Lucas? This hotel has 1500 square feet (139 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Driftwood - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Highland Pub - Overlooking the garden, this pub specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 16 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Driftwood
  • Highland Pub

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Golf course
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Waterskiing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (1500 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 6

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Marina on site
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 6 to May 24:
  • Beach
  • Swimming pool
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 16 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to August
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Barren River Lake State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 453 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 453 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What A View!
Beautiful view of lake from balcony. Easy check in. Only disappointment was pool under construction.
View of lake from our balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a beautiful resort. It's a shame that more care and attention to the fantastic facility is not taken. Old accumulated Leaves in the breezeways, broken parking lot lights, the pool was down (and this was June!) for remodeling. . . So much more could be done with this place. The staff was very kind upon arrival and throughout - but when we couldn't get in our room because the key wouldn't work (second time) the front desk had a sign which said "be right back" - We waited and waited and several staff passed us - finally we walked to the dining entrance (where they could see us) and the young lady was talking with the hostess, apparently getting dinner. That's fine! Everyone needs to eat! But it was late and we had already walked up to our room, then waited for another ten minutes - no apology - very unprofessional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rough night
Well to start off our first room reeked of musty smell.. Went back to the service desk and explained the situation she gave us another room. It to had a slight musty smell, but not nearly as bad as first.. the door was sticking not sure I would’ve been able to get the door open by myself . But the room was clean it was dated, but it was clean, Bed and linens were sufficient, Was a little disappointed the pool was not open. Looks like it’s going to be a longtime, Before it will be done lol. And not of their-own fault the lake/beach was not available .. Which was one of the reasons I picked the place! Place can use some updating between musty smells and doors not opening properly, and blinds being in poor condition.. it gave it a look of unkept. The railings outside are in dire need of help. Just needs some updating… Heavy maintenance . Also, I’d like to mention there is no small refrigerator in there which would be nice for guest as they Are staying for a day or more! And let’s remember there’s no free breakfast like most hotels have in the morning although there is a restaurant it’s not free .. i’m trying to be positive, but the place missed the mark it lacked.. probably would not stay there again bottom line .. Maybe I would try a cottage maybe not!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with partner
Loved the facility & staff! So sad that the pool was closed for maintenance. That was one of the reasons for going.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda

Clean and budget friendly
This place was fantastically clean. I’m usually very picky about cleanliness and I can’t think of a single thing I wasn’t impressed with. It’s not fancy (no big screen TVs, no mini fridge or microwaves in the lodge rooms, no dining options aside from the buffet), but with a little planning and willingness to pack some snacks this is a great budget friendly option for a weekend getaway. Our room had its own private balcony overlooking the sunset side of the lake and it was gorgeous every night!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
We visited frim out of state for the first time. We stayed in the lodge. You can tell they are older buildings but kept very clean. Our room was very roomy and comfortable. It would be nice to have a little mini fridge to keep cold drinks or left overs from the restaurant but otherwise it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

KIMBERLY

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night. Staff at check in was super friendly and even let us switch our room when we discovered ours involved stairs. Staff at check out was equally nice, although we did have to wait a bit as they were very busy. We ate dinner at the restaurant and although the menu was small the food was great. Service was good there as well, they let us move to a table by the window. Free breakfast had plenty to choose from, and once again customer service went above and beyond because they made plain oatmeal and decaf coffee special for me due to my dietary restrictions. State Park had very nice beach and marina, would love to visit during the summer. Views from the restaurant and our hotel room were beautiful, loved the balcony. On the down side we were afraid to sit on the chairs because they were old, kind of rusty metal and we thought they may break with our weight. Bathroom ceiling was cracked/peeling. Lamps and walls could have used a cleaning. Air/Heat unit was noisy at times. No fridge/microwave. But overall it was a very nice experience and great value for the price. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful area. The staff is wonderful. Helpful and friendly. The park is clean. The rooms are inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a cabin which was very nice. Lots of room and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular location!
Needed a place to stay when buying a new truck from a local place. Being from CT and not knowing the area, we found this place was really close to the truck sales place, and very reasonably priced! We were very pleased to see how clean and well kept the rooms and property was. The breakfast was great too. We would have loved to explore the park more if we had more time. If we are ever back in the area, this is definitely the place we will stay at!! Thank you for a great stay making it an acceptional trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home away from home
It's was a place I would tell others I'm our company to seek out for future stays, as well for meetings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

don

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vacation spot
A family friendly state park. You can play golf, swim in the lake or pool, hike, and ride bikes. The staff is very accommodating to all your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACK

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to get away for a few days. Nice beach and on site restaurant provides an all inclusive experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023