Located in Bowling Green, Cardinal Motel is in the city center and near theme parks. Historic Railpark and Train Station and National Corvette Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center and Beech Bend Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bowling Green Ballpark. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Bowling Green travel guide
Motel remodeled in 2023 and located near Western Kentucky University
Located close to Bowling Green Ballpark and Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Cardinal Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Free self parking
A vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cardinal Motel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 75 per night and a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Cardinal Motel?
As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardinal Motel on Nov 1, 2026 start from ₩112,449, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Cardinal Motel?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Cardinal Motel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Cardinal Motel located?
Located in the heart of Bowling Green, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Ballpark, and Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. Historic Railpark and Train Station and Lost River Cave are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Cardinal Motel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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This is a nice little motel. The owner is very professional and available. The room itself is small, but just right for a stop over on our way home. We appreciated the ability to easily bring our things in and the bar that made it nice for an evening snack.
This is an old-time court-style motel where you park outside your room, nice if you are traveling by motorcycle. The room was nice, the shower hot, the bathroom modern, the bed comfortable. No pool or restaurant, but a good price and a good night's sleep.
Overall, we had a good stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly. The only issues were that the room could have used more towels, and the shower pressure was a little too strong for our preference. Other than that, everything was great, and we enjoyed our stay.
Extremely nice and updated motel. My husband and I both agreed it is by far the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed. The area was safe and there was lots to do close by.
We have stayed here everytime we visit our daughter. The manager is so friendly, always greets us with a smile. The rooms are clean and we feel completely safe staying here.
Very very clean place. Looks like a brand new motel inside and out. In a quiet part of town close to nice coffee shop. Old style drive up motel with updates. Would highly recommend.
Clean room - Spencer’s coffee across the road. I’d take a clean motel room at a lower price and pay for a better quality breakfast any day over a “continental” at a higher priced chain. Perfect for a comfortable sleep stop on the road between Florida and home
Cleanest room ever ! Staff very helpful. Highly recommend. We were so pleased with this motel. This beats big hotels any day. Breakfast at ConCons a mile away was icing on the cake.
Needed somewhere that felt quick, clean, and safe. Parking lot is well lit. Overnight, the office is locked so you have to speak to attendant through a little window, and it was a little hard to hear him, but check in was quick.
The room we stayed in seemed updated fairly recently. The whole building seemed that way actually.
Single queen bed room, only 2 pillows. Soaps weren’t fancy or anything, but it’s enough if you’re just stopping through. If you’re bougie, bring your own comfort items lol.
This was such a pleasant stay for my family. The staff was friendly, and the rooms(we had 2) were clean and nicely decorated. 10 out of 10, highly recommend.