The Lodge at Mammoth Cave

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
A small cabin with a porch and a staircase leading to a door, surrounded by trees.
Cafe
A rustic wooden room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A covered outdoor seating area with stone walls and a metal roof, surrounded by a grassy lawn and trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

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171 Hotel Road, Brownsville, KY, 42259
  • Place, Mammoth Cave National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mammoth Cave Visitor Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Corvette Museum
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Sunset Terrace - 2 Queen

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Sunset Terrace - 2 Queen ADA

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Historic Cottage - 1 Queen

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

Woodland Cottage - 1 Queen 1 Twin

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

Woodland Cottage - 1 Queen 2 Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Woodland Cottage - 1 Queen 3 Twin

  • Park view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Woodland Cottage - 1 Queen

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Woodland Cottage - 2 Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Woodland Cottage - 2 Queen 2 Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Woodland Cottage - 6 Queen

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Queen Beds

Woodland Cottage - 8 Queen

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

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About this property

The Lodge at Mammoth Cave

Brownsville hotel close to Mammoth Cave National Park
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a snack bar/deli and concierge services. Self parking is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a lobby fireplace are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. This Brownsville hotel also offers a vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Lodge at Mammoth Cave has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast 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 elevator (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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. 247 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 410 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing value for cost; right across from the visitor center where the tours start.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The national park was in easy walking distance. There were souvenir shops and restaurants on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place to stay within walking distance to the visitors center. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Historic Cottages. Cute, clean and great view
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute place and I liked the ambiance of the historic cottage. However some lights on the path would make it much safer to walk there at night
The tile work in the bathroom was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location right in the national park makes this a great location for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pretty bare bones. But location is key.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Mammoth Cave tours. The room was aged but very clean and staff were amazing. Food at the lodge was good, but a bit pricey. The breakfast options were very limited at the dine-in restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and so convenient to all things Mammoth Cave NP!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MAry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice and the staff was amazing, but pass on the "historic cottages" as they are a bit rough. The rangers who conducted the tours are well versed and quite knowledgeable about the caves and the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Woodland cottages, which was right across from Mammoth Cave visitors Center parking lot - so the proximity was great - however trying to find parking on a weekend was hard. The cabin itself was exactly what you'd expect a cabin to be - no frill electronics, but did have a heater/ac...a mini fridge and coffee. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was super friendly and the historic cabins were very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is obviously great. There are some features that are old and need to be updated. It is nice to be close to everything the park offers
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming historic cabin, beautiful setting, comfy bed, very kind and helpful front desk staff, excellent food in the restaurant. Very pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the historic cottages at the park. The room was very nice and comfortable. Only issue was the size of the bed. Website stated the room had a queen bed, but at best, this was actually a full. Staff was very friendly and professional. We appreciated the restaurants onsite at the lodge, so no real need to leave the park for anything. The camp store in the park was well stocked, a bit overpriced, but that was expected. I would highly recommend staying at the park and would definitely recommend reservations if planning to do any of the cave tours.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Pretty isolated location, but that is to be expected. Reataurant has food that is pretty limited. Expect cheap diner food. Nice wine selection, though. No extra blankets!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donniea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the Cottages. Absolutely no phone or internet service in the Cottages. Shower is super small. Cottage is very "rustic" meaning there is light coming through the cracks, Bugs get in.But the plus side is the main building has places to eat . A Starbucks. And the Mammoth Cave National forest building is on site. Up the toad is a laundry.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind. The room was nice and clean, with a comfortable bed. It was such a peaceful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

COREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woodland cottages were perfect for our stay. Everything was clean. There is no microwave or cooking gear of any kind in the cabin so be prepared for sandwiches, or there are grills less than a 5 min walk away. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely scenery, comfortable room & on site dining options
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the historic cottages and loved them!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay with easy access to cave tours and visitor center.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025