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Desert Cave Hotel

Coober Pedy, South Australia

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 84 m to Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and 123 m to Opal Cave

Near shopping centersOnly 327 m to Opalios and 848 m to Opal Bug

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.1/5

GoodFrom 100 reviews

5.0/528 Mar 2026

Anne • Couple Trip

We stayed 3 nights in March 2026. Coober Pedy is a dusty place in the outback with flies. We knew this and arrived with fly hats and average expectations with regard to the hotel. It was fun staying in a cave room, which was dusty with cave dust (we even had a small rock fall from the ceiling onto the room table when we were in bed! All part of the experience). We tried the food in the hotel which wasn't great so ventured out and tried a few different local eateries. The hotel pool was clean & secure and very welcome at the end of a hot day. Coober Pedy is a very small town. There's an IGA, restaurants and a few tourist things to do within walking distance of the hotel. Felt pretty safe. Unfortunately for us the Breakaways was closed due to wet weather & unsafe to drive but we went up to the Winch 360 within Coober Pedy town instead to see a nice sunset. There is an outdoor cinema which only operates on Saturdays and we missed that but thought it would've been fun. Also, no orphaned kangeroos to visit when we were there but guess that's a good thing.

5.0/52 Jan 2026

Joanne

Excellent room Great staff Close to shops and dining

5.0/52 Jan 2026

Coober Pedy is very different but loved it Great underground room

5.0/523 Nov 2025

Anne • Trip with Friends

Effektiv innsjekking. Fint hotell.

5.0/520 Oct 2025

Carolyn • Couple Trip

Lovely Brekky, comfy bed, great shower, large room

5.0/514 Oct 2025

Patricia • Couple Trip

Clean and very spacious underground room . I was quite scared but wanted to experience this type of accommodation and didn’t feel claustrophobic as ceilings were very high . Our room was amazing.

5.0/54 Oct 2025

Richard • Trip with Friends

Perfect underground rooms were extremely quiet and spacious. Not having a dinner service was disappointing, but John's Pizza Bar directly across the street was an awesome place to eat & drink. Wanted to swim in the pool but was disappointed with the lack of maintenance and cleaning was a let down. Also we were denied take away cans for our rooms but the locals could easily purchase and leave with beverages. Frequent visits from locals into the carpark and building was unchecked and left us feeling unsafe.

5.0/52 Sep 2025

Lyall

Underground facilities professional and helpful staff

5.0/530 Aug 2025

Giulietta • Family Trip

We cannot not praise this hotel enough .. The management were lovely & helpful, house keeping staff were exceptional. Our underground room was spacious and beautiful what a great experience. Wifi connection was awesome, the breakfast that we had on two morning was delicious. Location was fantastic and great parking for our van. We have been on the road for 8 months and I have to say this has been the best stay by far I cannot praise it enough. Thank you for your beautiful hospitality and beautiful room wish we could have stayed longer . Jules & Jim WA

5.0/519 Aug 2025

Christine

Stayed overnight - comfortable

5.0/510 Aug 2025

Wendy • Couple Trip

Comfortable stay

5.0/510 Aug 2025

FATIMA

Rahat from the Front Desk was very accommodating. He makes sure that guests are happy by going the extra mile when it comes to special occasions. Our overall stay was amazing. The hotel is beautiful & strategically located. Big clean room with balcony, nice bathroom complete with hair dryer and other amenities, free parking. I highly recommend it to couples and families staying in Coober Pedy.

5.0/55 Aug 2025

Michelle • Couple Trip

Stayed in a underground room was better than expected large room comfortable bed. I would happily stay there again highly recommend.

5.0/531 Jul 2025

John

Highly rate this hotel a must stay

5.0/517 Jul 2025

Paul • Couple Trip

Slept in the underground room and was excellent

5.0/511 Jul 2025

Janet • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/56 Jul 2025

Dana • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/51 Jul 2025

kuan-chun

The bestest underground hotel in the world

5.0/522 Jun 2025

Ian and June • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/521 Jun 2025

andrew • Trip with Friends

Nice little spot

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Accessible Facilities

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Free Parking

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Sports & Recreation

Snack Bar/Deli

Public Facilities

ATM/Banking

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Express Check-out

Luggage Storage

Multilingual Staff

Other Facilities

Electric Car Charging Station

Business Facilities

Meeting Rooms

Conference Space

Business Center

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Hotel Policy

Smoke-free Property

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Transportation

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

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Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, South Australia, AU

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Accommodation Rules

Announcement

Dinner service is available from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-anytime

Check-out10:00

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

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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

About Desert Cave Hotel

Desert Cave Hotel Location
When you stay at Desert Cave Hotel in Coober Pedy, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and Catacomb Church. This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St Peter & Paul Catholic Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage.

Desert Cave Hotel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a reception hall.

Desert Cave Hotel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite at Desert Cave Cafe - Lunch, a bistro which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Important Information
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:

Outdoor pool

Room Type and Price

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 - Fri, 17 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children