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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 bar area with a counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

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

1. Distill-Inn

17 km from John Barr Lake

Charlie

￥17,109

￥18,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

An elevator with a wooden panel design and a sign indicating the floor level.

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bardstown

16.5 km from John Barr Lake

Karen

￥16,345

￥18,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

3. Bardstown Motor Lodge

18.9 km from John Barr Lake

Brenda

￥15,168

￥16,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom door.

4. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson

17.5 km from John Barr Lake

Stacy

￥13,070

￥14,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A room with a kitchenette, a bar area with stools, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a painting on the wall.

5. City Express By Marriott Shepherdsville Louisville

Hillview, 20.2 km from John Barr Lake

Lauryn

￥14,049

￥15,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

An outdoor patio with seating and a fire feature.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a built-in microwave.

A modern hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a dining table with chairs.

A modern lounge area with a stone accent wall, a long bar, and a seating area with colorful chairs and a sofa.

6. Home2 Suites By Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

Hillview, 20.1 km from John Barr Lake

Christopher

￥17,992

￥20,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A modern lounge area with purple and blue chairs, a wooden floor, and hanging orange and white pendant lights.

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

7. Tru by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

Hillview, 20 km from John Barr Lake

Genette

￥15,403

￥17,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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 seating, a bar, and ambient lighting.

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

8. The Trail Hotel

18.1 km from John Barr Lake

William

￥19,318

￥23,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

9. Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

12 km from John Barr Lake

Russell

￥12,814

￥14,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, a striped armchair, a small table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a window.

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

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

11.9 km from John Barr Lake

Donald

￥12,079

￥13,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern dining area with a white table, orange chairs, and a kitchen area with a coffee machine and waffle maker.

11. Best Western Shepherdsville-Louisville South Hotel

12.6 km from John Barr Lake

Gary

￥13,687

￥15,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple floors.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

Hillview, 20 km from John Barr Lake

Adrian

￥16,906

￥18,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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

A non-smoking facility entrance with a clear view of the outside parking area.

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.

13. Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South

Hillview, 19.9 km from John Barr Lake

alice

￥13,285

￥14,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern cafe with a coffee station, seating area, and a counter with food options.

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

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

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bardstown by IHG

16.5 km from John Barr Lake

Melanie

￥15,943

￥17,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

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

Hillview, 19.9 km from John Barr Lake

Michael

￥17,281

￥19,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a '6' sign, a parking lot, and a building entrance with columns.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a waiting area with seating, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A vending machine with snacks and a Coca-Cola machine.

16. Motel 6 Shepherdsville, KY – Louisville South

12.3 km from John Barr Lake

Amberley

￥9,371

￥10,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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

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

17. Spark by Hilton Bardstown

16.8 km from John Barr Lake

john

￥14,625

￥16,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

18. Bourbon Capital Inn

18 km from John Barr Lake

Owen

￥14,029

￥15,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

A display of glassware and mugs in a shop setting with a brick wall and a fireplace in the background.

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

19. Talbott Inn

18.1 km from John Barr Lake

Michael

￥20,028

￥22,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious lobby with patterned armchairs, a staircase, and a large window.

A vending machine with various beverages and a lime slice on the display.

A hotel reception desk with a dark stone counter, a sign reading 'Quality by Choice Hotels', and a computer monitor displaying 'WELCOME!'.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a microwave, a small refrigerator, a nightstand, a lamp, and a couch.

20. Quality Inn & Suites Brooks Louisville South

Hillview, 19.8 km from John Barr Lake

Raphael

￥10,576

￥11,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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Compare popular hotels close to John Barr Lake

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Distill-Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,610 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bardstown	9.2 Wonderful 492 reviews	View
Bardstown Motor Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 236 reviews	View
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson	8.6 Excellent 979 reviews	View
City Express By Marriott Shepherdsville Louisville	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top John Barr Lake Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"I didn't like how far away I had to park while staying at the hotel"

Distill-Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was amazing there!! One of the best parts of our vacation."

Gold Vault Inn

8/10 Good

"Rooms were clean and nice. Bed was firm. Did not like that it was full size mattresses on queen size bed. They do give you 3 pillows, which i really enjoyed. Parking. Staff was nice. Nice size town. Plenty of eatery. Coffee 24 hours. No breakfast. Bathroom was small.good place to stay the night."

Days Inn by Wyndham Louisville Airport Fair and Expo Center

10/10 Excellent

"It was enjoyable & peaceful"

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Convenient location, beautiful hotel"

Greenfield Inn and Suites Elizabethtown, KY I65 Exit 94

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms and love hanging out at the pool area"

The Trail Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place to stay. Very clean, modern, great bar and atmosphere. Perfect location for bourbon tasting. Very easy parking. Pool area is amazing. This is a destination in itself."

Baymont by Wyndham Louisville Airport South

10/10 Excellent

"There was no pool"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bardstown

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and exactly as described. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was typical and good. Parking on site was great!"

Other attractions near John Barr Lake

Awesome Flea Market

7.2/10 (40 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs 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 coffeehouses 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 studying the exhibits at Jim Beam American Outpost in Shepherdsville. Discover the coffeehouses 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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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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Paroquet Springs Conference Center

7.0/10 (27 reviews)

Paroquet Springs Conference Center is just one of the places to see in Shepherdsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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. Travelers 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 traveler 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 options in the area include The Trail Hotel and Talbott Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to John Barr Lake?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near John Barr Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near John Barr Lake?

For additional details about updating your stay near John Barr Lake or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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Our top choices for John Barr Lake hotels

1. Distill-Inn

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bardstown

3. Bardstown Motor Lodge

4. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson

5. City Express By Marriott Shepherdsville Louisville

6. Home2 Suites By Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

7. Tru by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

8. The Trail Hotel

9. Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

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

11. Best Western Shepherdsville-Louisville South Hotel

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

13. Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bardstown by IHG

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

16. Motel 6 Shepherdsville, KY – Louisville South

17. Spark by Hilton Bardstown

18. Bourbon Capital Inn

19. Talbott Inn

20. Quality Inn & Suites Brooks Louisville South

Compare popular hotels close to John Barr Lake

Top John Barr Lake Hotel Reviews

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

Distill-Inn

Gold Vault Inn

Days Inn by Wyndham Louisville Airport Fair and Expo Center

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

Greenfield Inn and Suites Elizabethtown, KY I65 Exit 94

The Trail Hotel

Baymont by Wyndham Louisville Airport South

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bardstown

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

Heritage Hill Golf Course

Paroquet Springs Conference Center

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