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Desert Cave Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

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Front of property - evening/night
Bar (on property)
Spelunking/cave exploring
Gift shop
Gift shop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723
  • Place, St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Timers Mine
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Faye's Underground Display Home
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Above Ground Room | Living area

Above Ground Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Underground Room

Underground Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Above Ground Family Triple Room

Above Ground Family Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Underground Family Triple Room

Underground Family Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Above Ground Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Underground Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Coober Pedy

In Coober Pedy .Steps from the motel, you'll find Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and Catacomb Church. St Peter & Paul Catholic Church and Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Timers Mine - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Faye's Underground Display Home - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Serbian Orthodox Church - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Opal Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Outback Bar and Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Orange Olive - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indian Hill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Desert Cave Hotel

3.5-star motel near Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Desert Cave Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Coober Pedy motel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Desert Cave Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 10 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Desert Cave
Desert Cave Coober Pedy
Desert Cave Hotel
Desert Cave Hotel Coober Pedy
Desert Cave Hotel Motel
Desert Cave Hotel Coober Pedy
Desert Cave Hotel Motel Coober Pedy

Desert Cave Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 622 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Desert Cave Hotel in Coober Pedy - possibly the best accommodation in the town! Staying in an underground room just rounded off our Coober Pedy experience. They offered complimentary airport transport and they had an onsite cafe/bar which was open all day with one complimentary coffee per person. This is on top of the tea and coffee available in your room. We also had access to discounted meals either at the hotel (breakfast) or dinner at the Opal Bistro down the road. I'd highly recommend a stay at the best accommodation in Coober Pedy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable central location. Advertised a restaurant but it has been closed for quite some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed underground was lots of dirt on bed upon arrival guess that is to be expected with the surroundings haha otherwise room is fantastic Unfortunately had a big family group yelling across, speaking in their rooms with their doors wide open in the hall past 11:30pm which disturbed our sleep so maybe some signs to make people aware to stay quiet in underground hallway past a certain time. otherwise such an amazing stay we thank you very much!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above ground room, with a king size bed. Room was spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kuan-chun

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bestest underground hotel in the world
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure we were actually in a dugout as there was no evidence of being built into a hill. It was a nice room just not sure how authentic. Also the heating was set for the whole building and we had no control over the temperature and we were really hot overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian and June

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ability to park our car & caravan onsite was a big plus. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The property's appearance was far better than any other hotel/motel we saw in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew, perth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyrone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Looks good from the outside inside could do with an update but was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location opposite takeaway food shops.the motel had a bar and pokies
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lashawn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Narine

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Looks untidy outside
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful! The rooms were neat and comfortable. The only downside was that the WiFi was a bit unreliable and would occasionally drop out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice underground museum Good location Old dirty rundown room Generally a average stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

disappointed

not worth the price. It was pretty basic
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
There were 2 drunk locals walking within the property yelling and screaming all night. Had no sleep the first night. Changed rooms for the second night, was ok that night. They need security.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

kate

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025