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

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

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

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

1. Distill-Inn

17 km from John Barr Lake

Joshua

AED 402

AED 444 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

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

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

Hillview, 20 km from John Barr Lake

Joseph

AED 393

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

12 km from John Barr Lake

Russell

AED 309

AED 344 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

4. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson

17.5 km from John Barr Lake

Bobby

AED 307

AED 339 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

11.9 km from John Barr Lake

Donald

AED 290

AED 323 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

6. City Express By Marriott Shepherdsville Louisville

Hillview, 20.2 km from John Barr Lake

Lauryn

AED 327

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 swimming pool with a wooden pergola, green and yellow chairs, and red umbrellas.

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

Hillview, 20.1 km from John Barr Lake

Christopher

AED 419

AED 466 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

8. Tru by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

Hillview, 20 km from John Barr Lake

Genette

AED 358

AED 399 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

A Hampton Inn hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, a signboard, and a parking lot.

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

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

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

Hillview, 19.9 km from John Barr Lake

Antonio

AED 402

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A reception area with a 'Welcome to SHEPHERDS' sign, a coffee station, and a seating area with colorful cushions.

10. Best Western Shepherdsville-Louisville South Hotel

12.6 km from John Barr Lake

Gary

AED 300

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel room with a wooden door leading to a bathroom. The room has a bed, a nightstand, and a small table. The bathroom has a sink, a mirror, and a window.

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

11. Bardstown Motor Lodge

18.9 km from John Barr Lake

Brenda

AED 415

AED 458 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

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

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bardstown

16.5 km from John Barr Lake

Melissa

AED 340

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A modern lounge area with leather seating, a bar, and ambient lighting.

13. The Trail Hotel

18.1 km from John Barr Lake

William

AED 539

AED 655 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight benches.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bardstown by IHG

16.5 km from John Barr Lake

Melanie

AED 342

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South

Hillview, 19.9 km from John Barr Lake

alice

AED 314

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a radiator, and a painting on the wall.

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

16. Jailer's Inn

18.1 km from John Barr Lake

Lisa

AED 586

AED 646 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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.

17. Quality Inn & Suites Brooks Louisville South

Hillview, 19.8 km from John Barr Lake

Raphael

AED 246

AED 274 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, a green sofa, and a yellow armchair.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, microwave, and a bright green chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view of the street.

A living room with a green sofa, a yellow armchair, and a flat-screen TV against a wall.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Shepherdsville / Louisville South I65

11.9 km from John Barr Lake

Lea

AED 219

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

19. Red Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast

18.4 km from John Barr Lake

John

AED 967

AED 1,066 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

20. Spark by Hilton Bardstown

16.8 km from John Barr Lake

john

AED 340

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to John Barr Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Distill-Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,622 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville	9.4 Exceptional 555 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South	8.6 Excellent 807 reviews	View
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson	8.6 Excellent 982 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Louisville South, KY	7.8 Good 1,003 reviews	View

Top John Barr Lake Hotel Reviews

The Trail Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic and central location for bourbon trail!!"

Distill-Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very welcoming atmosphere. Helpful staff, and all seemed happy you were there. Loved the size of this place."

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel for the festival. Very clean and comfortable."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bardstown

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place to stay the beds were very comfortable."

Ramada by Wyndham Elizabethtown

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great place to stay at. The staff was great, the room was clean and big, and it was very convenient near A LOT of restaurants and fast food places to walk to. The hotel was even in the parking lot of Texas Roadhouse and they provided us a 10% card for that restaurant."

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport South by IHG

8/10 Good

"Nice room, great shower but couldn't regulate the room temperature."

Motel 6 Shepherdsville, KY – Louisville South

8/10 Good

"clean room, light was hard to find."

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?

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Our top choices for John Barr Lake hotels

1. Distill-Inn

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

3. Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

4. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson

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

6. City Express By Marriott Shepherdsville Louisville

7. Home2 Suites By Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

8. Tru by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

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

10. Best Western Shepherdsville-Louisville South Hotel

11. Bardstown Motor Lodge

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bardstown

13. The Trail Hotel

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bardstown by IHG

15. Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South

16. Jailer's Inn

17. Quality Inn & Suites Brooks Louisville South

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Shepherdsville / Louisville South I65

19. Red Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast

20. Spark by Hilton Bardstown

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Top John Barr Lake Hotel Reviews

The Trail Hotel

Distill-Inn

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bardstown

Ramada by Wyndham Elizabethtown

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport South by IHG

Motel 6 Shepherdsville, KY – Louisville South

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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