The Lodge at Mammoth Cave

2.0 star property

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
Café
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
Pet-friendly amenities
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

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171 Hotel Road, Brownsville, KY, 42259
  • Place, Mammoth Cave Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mammoth Cave National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Dinosaur World
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Quadruple Room, Patio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Quadruple Room, Patio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Park View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Cottage, Patio, Park View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Cottage, Patio, Park View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Cottage, Multiple Beds, Patio, Park View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Basic Cottage, Patio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Park View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Patio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Queen Beds

Cottage, 4 Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 8 Queen Beds

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About the area

Brownsville

With a stay at The Lodge at Mammoth Cave in Brownsville, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Mammoth Cave National Park and Mammoth Cave Visitor Center. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Green River and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Big Mike's Rock and Gift Shop.

What's nearby

  • Mammoth Cave Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Diamond Caverns - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Mammoth Cave National Park - 13 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Dinosaur World - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo - 24 min drive - 27.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Green River Grill And Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Lake Coffee Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Porky Pig Diner - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Cave Travertine Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln Hometown Cafe - ‬42 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at Mammoth Cave

Hotel with free parking, near Mammoth Cave National Park
The Lodge at Mammoth Cave offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to patios. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
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.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Lodge at Mammoth Cave , or stop in at the snack bar/deli. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a water dispenser, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Lodge at Mammoth Cave has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Spelunking

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Lodge At Mammoth Cave
The Lodge at Mammoth Cave Hotel
The Lodge at Mammoth Cave Brownsville
The Lodge at Mammoth Cave Hotel Brownsville

The Lodge at Mammoth Cave Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 301 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

zachary

We loved the cabin. There was just enough space and
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great experience for a family trip. Internet is noy the fo us (and it shouldnt be) food options were mid, and bathroom fans are loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for us! The cabin was clean and comfortable! Having access to the lodge, dining and the visitors center was a big selling point. Not having WiFi and spotty internet was actually great for quieting our minds and slowing us down a bit. If you have kids, think about bringing some outdoor games and activities to stay busy. We used the dining options several times during our three night stay and everything was delicious and reasonably priced. We also enjoyed the quiet and darkness at night for star gazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaya

Travelled with family
In Mammoth Cave National Park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry, Cincinnati

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything besides the room was great but the cabins are quite old -- probably vintage 1950s. But it was located in the heart of Mammoth Cave Natl Park so walking to the caves, restaurants and visitors center was effortless. Recommend it but don't think it's a Holiday Inn Express.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Disliked: Amenities
It rained and some drops came through the ceiling
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable stay. Do be aware there is no TV or internet. This is a good place to disconnect from media for a little while. The Lodge has good food options and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of Mammoth Cave National Park, and the cottages front right onto deep woods.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need to dust the ceiling fans. As a national park cabin, it was above par. Location is the best. And great air conditioning when the temp in 90s outside cave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SHILOH

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Definitely could use a few updates on building structures (holes under and in doors), sticky traps in bathroom. Reminiscent of a bunkhouse at an old church camp. All that aside, beds were SUPER comfortable, cabins were very clean, and staff was beyond helpful and super nice in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A little outdated but very cute!

I loved the small cottages at the national park! These are cute, and have separate bedrooms with doors, bathroom and shower in between them. The only issue we had was the condition of the cottages, they are very out dated. A little paint and newer linens would go a long way to preserve these. The stars at night are amazing and the cave tours are just across the street. There are trails all around the visitors center, lots of wildlife as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, simple cabin with nice linens and private bathroom. The history is honored with important upgrades - lots of outlets and a ceiling fan.
Cabin
Front door
Main room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca, Houston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved being able to stay in the park. The woodland cabins were a perfect size for our family. Appreciated the lack of tech, made for a more rustic, national park visit. The AC in the woodland cabins was awesome and kept us 100% comfortable in late July heat wave temps. Bathroom setup is a smidge rustic but fits the vibe of the cabin. We really liked coming back after dinner and getting a firefly show each evening, plus the deer wandering near the visitor center and bats flying overhead. Only improvement requested is that the door to cabin 208 be repaired or replaced. It did not fully close on the bottom half and had significant gaps.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shori

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice welcome and easy check in. Great location and good restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the area, can't get much closer to the park then IN IT! A/c got super cold. We loved the secluded cabins. 2 rooms, a bed for everyone and separated bathroom was a plus for everyone getting ready all together. Watched the fireflies from our private porch! 'Roughing it' with the comforts of home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting but we did have mice running around in the night and actually caught one in a trap. Didn’t get much sleep because of the critters. This is understandable since it’s an older cabin with gaps near the foundation and doors.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, expensive gift/food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025