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

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

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.

1. Tru by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

Hillview, 20 km from John Barr Lake

Genette

AED 358

AED 399 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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

25 Oct - 26 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 with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'spark by Hilton' sign, a well-maintained entrance area, and a parking lot.

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

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 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 vending machine stocked with beverages, a window with blinds, and a seating area with chairs.

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

4. City Express By Marriott Shepherdsville Louisville

Hillview, 20.2 km from John Barr Lake

Lauryn

AED 327

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

5. Distill-Inn

17 km from John Barr Lake

Joshua

AED 407

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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.

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

11.9 km from John Barr Lake

Donald

AED 287

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 Hampton Inn hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, a signboard, and a parking lot.

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

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

Hillview, 19.9 km from John Barr Lake

Antonio

AED 402

AED 448 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a fruit display, and a sign indicating the bread and pastry section.

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

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hillview by IHG

Hillview, 20.1 km from John Barr Lake

Daniel

AED 371

AED 413 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A gym with exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines, and a large mirror on the wall.

9. Best Western Shepherdsville-Louisville South Hotel

12.6 km from John Barr Lake

Gary

AED 300

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 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.

10. Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South

Hillview, 19.9 km from John Barr Lake

patty

AED 320

AED 356 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

11. 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

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

12. Bardstown Motor Lodge

18.9 km from John Barr Lake

Paula

AED 370

AED 407 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 modern breakfast area with a counter, coffee machines, and seating.

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

13. Quality Inn & Suites Brooks Louisville South

Hillview, 19.8 km from John Barr Lake

Raphael

AED 246

AED 274 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

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

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

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.

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

15. The Trail Hotel

18.1 km from John Barr Lake

David

AED 426

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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

16. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson

17.5 km from John Barr Lake

Bobby

AED 307

AED 339 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A laundry room with two white front-loading washers and a stainless steel dryer.

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.

17. Motel 6 Shepherdsville, KY – Louisville South

12.3 km from John Barr Lake

Amberley

AED 218

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 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.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bardstown by IHG

16.5 km from John Barr Lake

edmund

AED 378

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

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

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bardstown

16.5 km from John Barr Lake

Melissa

AED 380

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A kitchen area with a wooden counter, a clock, a refrigerator, and a 'No Pets Allowed' sign.

A covered outdoor area with a picnic table and a view of a parking lot and buildings in the background.

A hotel reception area with a 'NO PETS ALLOWED' sign, a 'NO SMOKING' sign, and a 'OPEN' sign.

A parking lot with a gas station in the background, a tree, and a car parked in the foreground.

20. Americas Inn

18 km from John Barr Lake

Daphane

AED 264

AED 292 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
Tru by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South	9.2 Wonderful 958 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville	9.4 Exceptional 558 reviews	View
Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South	8.6 Excellent 808 reviews	View
City Express By Marriott Shepherdsville Louisville	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Distill-Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,622 reviews	View

Top John Barr Lake Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bardstown

8/10 Good

"Great location. Wonderful sheets and a great bed! Right in the heart of Bourbon Trail. Several good tours near by."

The Trail Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great place, great stay. Rooms were nice, quiet, and beds comfortable. The hotel has a lot of amenities and the speakeasy was a great addition."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

10/10 Excellent

"First time staying at this location and the location, hotel, amenities and staff were great. Easy to find and get in and out; the room was spacious and clean; and the staff were helpful and friendly."

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very quiet and clean and comfortable"

Distill-Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel! Staff was so friendly and helpful. Hotel decorated perfect for the bourbon trail area. Location isn’t great. Our only complaint was people walking in room above us sounded like elephants!"

Baymont by Wyndham Louisville Airport South

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, Continental breakfast was fine, Apples, Oranges, Waffles, Yogurt, Muffins, Bagels to name a few and of course Coffee, Tea, Milk and Orange juice. The only knock is the planes, I think UPS that take off at around 3am for about an hour, but then the hotel is next to the airport so it is to be expected. Next door to an Olive Garden."

Talbott Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Such an interesting and historical place in a fantastic location. Our room was big and very comfortable. We would stay there again!"

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elizabethtown, KY

8/10 Good

"Great place to break up our traveling time. We enjoy this location."

Gold Vault Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Pool was closed but still advertised as open online"

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. Tru by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

3. Spark by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

4. City Express By Marriott Shepherdsville Louisville

5. Distill-Inn

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

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

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hillview by IHG

9. Best Western Shepherdsville-Louisville South Hotel

10. Comfort Inn Shepherdsville - Louisville South

11. Home2 Suites By Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South

12. Bardstown Motor Lodge

13. Quality Inn & Suites Brooks Louisville South

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Shepherdsville / Louisville South I65

15. The Trail Hotel

16. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Bardstown General Nelson

17. Motel 6 Shepherdsville, KY – Louisville South

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bardstown by IHG

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bardstown

20. Americas Inn

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Top John Barr Lake Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bardstown

The Trail Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Shepherdsville

Holiday Inn Louisville Airport South by IHG

Distill-Inn

Baymont by Wyndham Louisville Airport South

Talbott Inn

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Elizabethtown, KY

Gold Vault Inn

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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