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An indoor swimming pool with a pool lift, seating area, and large windows.

A modern dining area with wooden flooring, multiple tables and chairs, and a bar counter.

A modern hotel lobby with a large dining table, comfortable seating, and a wooden ceiling.

A hotel hallway with a wooden accent wall, a phone, and directional signs.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bardstown

16.5 km from John Barr Lake

Michael

฿3,422

฿3,773 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A spacious lobby with a large cylindrical column, seating areas, and a wall decorated with various items.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a bar area.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round wooden coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A restaurant with a long communal table and individual booths, a bar area in the background, and a brick wall.

2. The Trail Hotel

18.1 km from John Barr Lake

Tomas

฿4,045

฿5,006 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A living room with two leather sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden bookshelf. A staircase is visible to the left.

A modern hotel lobby with leather seating, a bar area, and a mural on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small bench.

3. Distill-Inn

17 km from John Barr Lake

Devin

฿3,894

฿4,292 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a building in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a tiled wall.

A modern living room with a beige sectional sofa, a blue ottoman, and a wicker chair. A wooden bookshelf with bottles is visible.

A restaurant with a long wooden table set for a meal, wooden walls, and a bar area in the background.

4. Bardstown Motor Lodge

18.9 km from John Barr Lake

Steve

฿3,443

฿3,795 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A historic building with red shutters, stone walls, and a sign indicating it is a tavern.

A fireplace with a framed photograph above it, a small plaque, a bottle, and a vase on the mantel.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and stacked cups on the counter.

5. Talbott Inn

18.1 km from John Barr Lake

Michael

฿4,193

฿4,623 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A table set for four with a stone wall background, green cushioned chairs, and a clear glass decanter on each place setting.

A garden with a stone wall, a wooden gate, and various plants.

A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a vase of yellow flowers.

A spacious living room with a grand piano, a dining table, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.

6. Jailer's Inn

18.1 km from John Barr Lake

Billy

฿5,271

฿5,812 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel with a large parking lot, a welcoming sign, and a horse statue in front.

A covered patio with wooden flooring, metal chairs, and tables.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a computer setup, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and a sign welcoming guests to General Nelson.

7. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson

17.5 km from John Barr Lake

Mary

฿2,648

฿2,919 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A wooden table with a placemat, a spoon, a knife, and a folded napkin.

A bedroom with green walls, a white fireplace, a bed, a red armchair, and a ceiling fan.

A Red Rose Inn sign with a bed and breakfast service, a red and white building, and well-maintained landscaping.

8. Red Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast

18.4 km from John Barr Lake

Bill

฿8,704

฿9,595 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a parking lot, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a metal ladder.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bardstown by IHG

16.5 km from John Barr Lake

Frank

฿3,272

฿3,607 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern indoor space with tables and benches, a kitchen area, and a staircase.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'spark by Hilton' sign, a well-maintained entrance area, and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled flooring and a metal ladder.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

10. Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

12 km from John Barr Lake

Sharon

฿2,683

฿2,986 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A gym with cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a mirror.

A hotel with a parking lot, a central entrance, and a building with a blue accent.

A snack shelf with various food items, a trash bin, a 'hello' sign, and a window with a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a microwave, a small refrigerator, a trash bin, and a window with curtains.

11. City Express By Marriott Shepherdsville Louisville

Hillview, 20.2 km from John Barr Lake

Andrea

฿2,941

฿3,274 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, blue sofas, and red chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a central counter, a refrigerated display case, and a seating area.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue and yellow color scheme, lounge chairs, and a small table.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

12. Tru by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

Hillview, 20 km from John Barr Lake

richard

฿3,225

฿3,589 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a seating arrangement.

A modern bar area with a large flat-screen TV, wooden bar stools, and pendant lighting.

An indoor swimming pool with clear markings, a wooden deck, and a view of the outside.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a corner market, and a decorative wall piece.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

Hillview, 20 km from John Barr Lake

Courtney

฿3,540

฿3,940 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hallway with a mural featuring various logos and images, including Kentucky State Fair and Fort Knox.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with a view.

A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and a sink.

A modern building with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a sign indicating it is a Best Western hotel.

14. Best Western Shepherdsville-Louisville South Hotel

12.6 km from John Barr Lake

Gary

฿2,764

฿3,077 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel reception area with a long counter, wooden cabinets, and various amenities like a coffee machine and a food display.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, round coffee tables, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a computer station, and a large window.

A building with "James B. Beam Distilling Co." signage, a statue in front, and a clear sky.

15. Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South

Hillview, 19.9 km from John Barr Lake

Martha

฿2,764

฿3,077 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a nightstand, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A brick building with a sign indicating an office on the ground floor.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, outdoor seating, and a lamp post.

A room with a window covered by teal and white curtains, a standing lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

16. Bourbon Capital Inn

18 km from John Barr Lake

Elaine

฿2,826

฿3,115 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by large windows and exercise equipment.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, a microwave, and a wooden barrel.

A modern indoor space with multiple tables and chairs, a seating area, and a counter.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a wall of dumbbells.

17. Spark by Hilton Bardstown

16.8 km from John Barr Lake

JAMES

฿3,225

฿3,555 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A living room with a fireplace, a staircase, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

An indoor swimming pool area with tiled flooring, poolside chairs, and tables.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Louisville South, KY

11.9 km from John Barr Lake

Donald

฿2,687

฿2,991 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a desk with a chair, and a lamp.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by green chairs and a tiled floor.

A reception area with two reception desks, a central information board, and a small counter.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hillview by IHG

Hillview, 20.1 km from John Barr Lake

Daniel

฿3,338

฿3,715 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A vending machine area with snacks and beverages, a sign with 'KY', and a message on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a window with a view.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a green office chair, and a large window.

A hotel dining area with a long rectangular table, multiple chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

20. Hampton Inn Louisville I-65 @ Brooks Rd.

Hillview, 19.9 km from John Barr Lake

Michael

฿3,225

฿3,589 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to John Barr Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bardstown	9.2 Wonderful 487 reviews	View
The Trail Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 332 reviews	View
Distill-Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,589 reviews	View
Bardstown Motor Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 227 reviews	View
Talbott Inn	9.2 Wonderful 795 reviews	View

Top John Barr Lake Hotel Reviews

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

10/10 Excellent

"Room was fantastic as well as the casino! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Oliver’s restaurant was wonderful too!"

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Good Stay, Convenient Airport Location Stayed here for a night while traveling through Louisville. The hotel is a large property and does feel a little older, but the room was very well maintained, clean, and comfortable. Some of the amenities, including the phone and TV, are older models, but everything was in good working condition. One small issue was the lack of electrical outlets or USB charging ports on one side of the king bed. I had to use the dresser under the TV, where there were USB ports available, to charge my devices. Adding convenient charging outlets on both sides of the bed would be a nice improvement. The staff was very helpful, courteous, and accommodating. The location is excellent for airport travelers, and the hotel provides on-demand transportation to and from the airport, which was very convenient. Overall, it was a comfortable and hassle-free stay. Nothing fancy, but it provided everything I needed at a reasonable price. A good option if you need a convenient airport hotel in Louisville."

Greenfield Inn and Suites Elizabethtown, KY I65 Exit 94

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms. Good price"

Talbott Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Had a nice stay"

The Trail Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice renovation, pool and hot tub were fantastic. Great drinks from the onsite restaurant. Convienent to find. Unable to fully enjoy all the hotel offers as breakfast and bourbon concierge available Wednesday to Sunday."

Days Inn by Wyndham Louisville Airport Fair and Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was amazing"

Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

10/10 Excellent

"We booked this hotel for a weekend getaway and it was definitely worth it. It was in a great location and close to everything. I will definitely stay here again. The staff was very welcoming and friendly wanting to make sure that our stay was perfect. We did not eat the breakfast but it did smell good. There was plenty of parking."

Ramada by Wyndham Elizabethtown

10/10 Excellent

"En la entrada nos recibieron personas muy amables La recámara muy limpia y todo olía muy rico El personal venir todos los días a dejar tuallas o cual quier cosa que necesita Desayunos muy ricos todo está perfecto estuve con mis dos hijos y mi esposa 4 días de lo mejor"

Other attractions near John Barr Lake

Awesome Flea Market

7.2/10 (40 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Awesome Flea Market during your stay in Shepherdsville. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

8.6/10 (65 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest during your trip to Shepherdsville. Discover the area's cafes or seek out the hiking trails.

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Forest Edge Winery

6.8/10 (21 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Forest Edge Winery during your travels to Shepherdsville. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Jim Beam American Outpost

8.8/10 (160 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jim Beam American Outpost in Shepherdsville. Discover the cafes in this family-friendly area or seek out the hiking trails.

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James B. Beam Distilling Co.

You can take time to visit James B. Beam Distilling Co. during your travels to Shepherdsville. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Wight - Meyer Vineyard & Winery

6.4/10 (17 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Wight - Meyer Vineyard & Winery during your travels to Shepherdsville. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Flaget Memorial Hospital

If Flaget Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Bardstown.

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Heritage Hill Golf Course

5.6/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Shepherdsville at Heritage Hill Golf Course. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around John Barr Lake?

John Barr Lake is located in Shepherdsville. Travellers like this family-friendly area for its restaurants and shopping. You'll find 8 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to John Barr Lake?

Distill-Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. You'll find it 10.6 mi (17 km) from John Barr Lake. Other good choices around the area include The Trail Hotel and Talbott Inn.

How many hotels will I find near John Barr Lake?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from John Barr Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near John Barr Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near John Barr Lake.

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Our top choices for John Barr Lake hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bardstown

2. The Trail Hotel

3. Distill-Inn

4. Bardstown Motor Lodge

5. Talbott Inn

6. Jailer's Inn

7. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson

8. Red Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bardstown by IHG

10. Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

11. City Express By Marriott Shepherdsville Louisville

12. Tru by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

14. Best Western Shepherdsville-Louisville South Hotel

15. Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South

16. Bourbon Capital Inn

17. Spark by Hilton Bardstown

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Louisville South, KY

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hillview by IHG

20. Hampton Inn Louisville I-65 @ Brooks Rd.

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Top John Barr Lake Hotel Reviews

Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property (Adults Only)

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Greenfield Inn and Suites Elizabethtown, KY I65 Exit 94

Talbott Inn

The Trail Hotel

Days Inn by Wyndham Louisville Airport Fair and Expo Center

Best Western Louisville Airport Expo

Ramada by Wyndham Elizabethtown

Other attractions near John Barr Lake

Awesome Flea Market

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

Forest Edge Winery

Jim Beam American Outpost

James B. Beam Distilling Co.

Wight - Meyer Vineyard & Winery

Flaget Memorial Hospital

Heritage Hill Golf Course

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