We stayed one night at the dupont lodge and we LOVED it.It was VERY clean(VERY VERY clean bathrooms)and the beds slept wonderful.The food was good and the staff very friendly.It was a beautiful place with lots of flowers.We would love to come back again for a longer stay.

We married here on the overlook of the lodge and it was amazing. We stayed in the 'rustic cabin' and my husband stayed in the lodge the night before the wedding. We loved it. They have a beautiful lobby and sitting area right outside the lobby, the staff is so super nice and the location is amazing. The renovations were much needed on the lodge (I've been going since the '80s) and I have to say... GOOD JOB! We had family friends stay here and only heard how they were going to come back. The ones that stayed at the Eagle Falls Resort were jealous at our accomadations and mad they just didn't book with Cumberland Falls. We loved sitting on the deck of the cabin and the lodge and breathing in the summer air. My husband said the lodge room was nice and he loved that he could look out into the forest from the room and no one could see him. I have to repeat myself to say that the staff was wonderful! They were helpful and extremely nice to us and our guests. This is an amazing place to go to get away. I have been visiting since I was a wee little girl and will be returning until I'm an old granny.

Overview:
I stayed at the Cumberland Falls State Resort Lodge for 1 night earlier this month--April 2007.

First Impression:
The lodge is amazing!!!! You drive forever along this windy road through the woods and finally pull up to the grand circular driveway and see the beautiful lodge!!! It is a rustic lodge made of beautiful wood and quite charming. I was impressed immediately and couldn't wait to check in.

Location:
Although the lodge is off the beaten path, it is very easy to find. There are tons of signs telling you that you're heading in the right direction. It's in a peaceful, quiet and very safe area--you're surrounded by forest and nature. You're seconds from the Cumberland Falls, which were amazing, and several different wonderful hikes. Take advantage of these--they're spectacular. If you did want to head into town, it was about a 15 minute drive to the shops, restaurants, and movie theater in Corbin.

What's Nearby:
There are no adjacent restaurants, but down by the falls there is a gift shop and small visitor center. The lack of chain restaurants and shopping was refreshing--you truly could enjoy the natural setting.

Lobby:
Lobby was inviting and cozy, with a large fireplace burning and huge comfy couches. There was a small game room upstairs for little kids and a spacious game room adjacent to the lobby with couches, TV, board games, etc... for the older kids. Off of the lobby was a huge deck with chairs, to sit and enjoy the Cubmerland River views and trees.

Staff:
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful with suggestions for hikes and activities. They gave me maps and brochures, and answered all of my questions.

Check-in/Check-out:
Check-in was quick and efficient, no problems, as was check-out.

Room:
My non-smoking room up one floor from the main lobby. It was small but very quaint. Everything was super new and clean due to a recent renovation. I loved the comfortable furniture, the adorable lamps, the new bedding, and the great color scheme. The bathroom was small, too, but spotless and clean. I had large windows that opened to the forest and nature--absolutely amazing!!! I was able to open the windows, hear the river rushing by, the birds flying by, and squirrels running around. It was so peaceful to fall asleep to these comforting sounds.

Parking:
There's tons of free parking right in front of the lodge, you just had to get a parking pass.

Restaurant:
I had the buffet lunch and breakfast in the restaurant. Lunch was pretty good--it was only about $5 for the soup and salad bar. For a few bucks more you could do the full buffet. Thier breakfast buffet was about $8 and nothing special, but decent.

Price:
I paid about $71 for my room, which was a great price!!! It was worth it to enjoy the natural setting and charm of this rustic lodge. This was a unique and amazing experience, well worth the price.

Problems:
As mentioned in the earlier review, the doors did slam shut and you could hear every conversation in the hallways. But this didn't bother me too much. You may want to ask for a room at the end of the hallway if noise bothers you. I would have liked a free continental breakfast, as offered by most hotels these days, but that wasn't a big problem either. Lastly, they had no business center and my cell phone didn't work on the grounds, but hey you're enjoying the beauty of their natural setting so it was fine to have a break from those conveniences for a few days!!

Conclusion:
The was a welcome retreat from your roadside budget hotels and fast food restaurants, and the price was super affordable. I loved the fresh air, spectacular views of the river, forest, and waterfalls, and the invigorating hikes all around. If you're in this area of Kentucky, please don't miss out on a night or two at the Lodge, you will love it!!!

Please email me if you have any questions about the Cumberland Falls State Resort Lodge, JenPerna@aol.com.

Had some business to attend to in this area and decided to use the state park as a 'home base'. A bit out of our way but the natural surroundings made it a nice respite and gave us a chance to clear our heads in the evenings. The park offers different price levels of accomodations. From camping, to the lodge rooms, to duplex style efficiencies, to stand alone cottages/cabins. We stayed at the lodge and had a very positive experience. The staff could not do enough to help us, the rooms were nicely updated and very clean. Two areas of concern. One is that the doors on the rooms are VERY heavy and SLAM shut if you do not guide them closed. Not condusive to anyone wanting
to go to bed early or sleep in. Although you cannot hear room to room, talking in the hallway is very clear, another noise factor. The second concern is the restaurant at the lodge. Chose the buffet rather then ordering off of the menu and found the fish to be cold and the vegetables overcooked and soggy. Recommend you order off the menu rather then chancing the rather pricey buffet. The park is home to 3 waterfalls, the widest being the most famous Cumberland Falls. Many trails to hike. Not an abundance of widelife but worth a visit for the beauty of the falls and the peaceful setting.