Desert Cave Hotel offers unique underground desert accommodations in Coober Pedy. You can also stay overground. There is an outdoor swimming pool and free parking.
Dawn
United Kingdom
The hotel appeared to have the only rooms above ground in Coober Pedy. The rooms were easy to access and the hotel was easy to find. The rooms were large withe all of the necessary facilities.
Featuring a garden and barbecue facilities, The Underground Motel is located in Coober Pedy. This 3-star motel offers a shared kitchen, free shuttle service and free WiFi.
Lisa
Australia
Enjoyable experience due to friendliness of staff, cleanliness, location and underground experience.
Radeka Downunder Underground Motel is located in the center of Coober Pedy, on the town's main street. Facilities include a fully equipped communal kitchen and coin-operated laundry.
BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort offers luxurious apartment accommodations in Coober Pedy. WiFi access is available and there is an onsite restaurant (open seasonally).
Providing a garden, The Blacklighters Opal Retreat-Undergound offers accommodations in Coober Pedy. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.
Tiffany
Australia
Didn't like a thing! It was the worst place we stayed in our 3 week holiday. We stayed at another place in Coober Pedy on our way North, same price point, entirely different experience. Cannot recommend this place in any way!! There are much better places (at the same price) to stay in Coober Pedy. Do not stay here! It was cold, dirty, delapitated and owner could not be contacted. It was absolutely pot luck (& a kind neighbour) who knew where they left the key and was able to let us in.
Desert View Apartments are Underground fully Self Contained Apartments with kitchenette, large screen TV, lounge and dining area, bathroom facilities and Fans. Free wifi and on-site parking.
Malcolm
Australia
being below ground level was an interesting experience. Very spacious, far bigger square area than typical motel.
This bed and breakfast features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, free shuttle service, and organizing tours for guests.
Olga
United States of America
everything was great! such a cool place! super comfortable! thank you!
The apartment provides free Wifi and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchenette with dining area, and 1 bathroom.
Maxime
Australia
We were 2 couples.
Beautiful house underground. Nice decoration. All amenities were good as well.
We really enjoyed our stay.
Located in Coober Pedy, Dinky Di's Dugout is an underground holiday home featuring a barbecue. It provides plenty of free private parking for vehicles and caravans. WiFi is available free of charge.
Much of the town being underground is something worth...
Much of the town being underground is something worth experiencing, the people were friendly and helpful, and we visited in April during cooler weather and it was pleasant. We have previously been there in the heat of summer and it's NOT so nice, dusty and hot, which is obviously why most of the town live underground.
The nearby Breakaways Conservation Park is definitely worth visiting; you can do a round trip through the Breakaways from Coober Pedy in around 90 mins including at least 30m at the various lookouts and photo vantage points. The colours from brilliant white to deep reds is amazing and the area is so different to the surrounding arid land.
The food and service at the Big Winch is superb and it's also a great vantage point to see the town and surrounding area from.
I would also recommend John's Pizza Bar in the main street and the Outback Bar and Grill attached to one of the servos serves decent grub too, as well as signature Outback Shiraz (from the Barossa Valley) for about $25/bottle that went down well.
Definitely a better town in the cooler months if you dislike the heat.
John
Australia
10
Scored 10
We stayed two nights, which meant one full day.
We stayed two nights, which meant one full day. Next time I would put in either 3 or 4 nights, giving 2 or 3 full days. In our one day we saw one mine, drove out to the Salt & Pepper rock formation, then had time for some drone shots above some of the mine hills out on the highway. The evening before that, we at least saw sunset from the Big Winch, which was a great introduction to the town. Another day would enable another mine visit at the very least ... since the mines are the most interesting thing about Coober Pedy.
Mary
United States of America
8.0
Scored 8.0
Coober Pedy is a opal mining capital of the world.
Coober Pedy is a opal mining capital of the world. It is an interesting place to visit for a day or two to learn about its mining history, specific life in the Australian desert and to experience a true outback.
Jan
Czech Republic
2.0
Scored 2.0
We have now stopped twice at Coober Pedy, once for lunch and...
We have now stopped twice at Coober Pedy, once for lunch and fuel, and this time for an overnight sleep driving to Darwin and have no desire to ever return. Only reason to go there if you really need to stay underground or are interested in the mining history. The town has nothing to recommend itself.
Catchcryhamm
Australia
10
Scored 10
Panoramic view at Breakaways Conservation Park and Kanku...
Panoramic view at Breakaways Conservation Park and Kanku National Park. The hospitality of the bride's mother in allowing guests to explore her exceptional dugout accommodation is exceptional. Awesome huge dugout, with many artistic displays
Rosalinda
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
Our favourite place for dining was the Big Winch 360 with a...
Our favourite place for dining was the Big Winch 360 with a wide variety on the menu. The food was delicious too.
Our favourite places were the Breakaways which we visited twice in our three days stay. This was by far the highlight of our visit. We also visited the following exciting places:
1. Underground Serbian Ortgodox church
2. Underground Catholic Church
3. Old Timers Mine
4. Umoona Opal Mine and Museum
It is very easy to get around Coober Pedy
Splendid location. We were welcomed by Irene and Mike who showed us around and gave us good advice on sightseeing. The house was large and airy and well-designed and if you want the full Coober Pedy experience of underground living, this is a perfect example. It is just outside town, so you get an amazing view of the Breakaways. We could literally dance under the stars and this is the most amazing sky in the daytime and at even more so at night. The breakfast was left in the fridge and cupboards for us and was very nice too.
Wow how stunning! Feels like you’re walking into the flinstones house then smacked with gorgeous modern interior mixed with the uniqueness of the underground! The host was super easy to communicate with, the cleaners do an unreal job- seriously spotless place not a spec of dust or dirt. If you know Coober Pedy, that’s damn near impossible! Super cosy, warm, beautiful interior and location was fantastic. Honestly the value for money is insane! My pup and I enjoyed our stay very much, I wish we booked for longer!
The Management staff Jo and Brent were very helpful and friendly, including driving me to and from the airport... also lending me a bicycle to better see and experience Coober Pedy... much appreciated!
I found the location very good... next to the Visitor Information Centre... and being just across the road from the Outback Bar and Grill, one of the few places in town to get breakfast, lunch, and dinner...
My room was roomy... cool during the hot days, even when the air conditioning wasn't on...
The hotel offered free shuttle bus service to pick us up at airport ( there are no taxis in Coober Pedy)
Mel the manager was exceptionally friendly & helpful
Excellent hotel to get the true underground Coober Pedy experience without feeling claustrophobic - rooms were generous size & comfortable. Lounge & dining areas had a great vibe.
Handy position- Old Miner’s museum next door, Big Winch restaurant across the road had great meals & views over the town, & short walk to Main Street
Our stay at 894 Holly Court was just brilliant. For our first time staying in Coober Pedy we were a bit nervous about staying underground, but Holly Court put all those fears at rest the minute we walked through the door.
The house was beautiful and very large. All rooms were exceptionally furnished, the kitchen was lovely and the bathroom was stunning. Couldn't have asked for more.
If you go to Coober Pedy you really need to stay in a dugout. Ali's dugout is well furnished, clean, comfortable and in a great location for the sunrise. We met Ali (pronounced Alley) and she is a terrific hostess. Ensuring we had an enjoyable stay was a priority for her.
I'm going back one day and hope her home is available then.
Due to renovations we stayed in a unit near town (underground). Our dog was allowed to stay with us which was fantastic.
Unit was spacious clean and comfortable. Not 5 star but this is Coober Pedy and you must experience under ground living. Would stay here again.
Ali's email with all the information needed to get to and access the apartment was so helpful and detailed. As well as a great introduction on places to see and things to do at Coober Pedy. Loved my first experience of sleeping underground!
The room was underground accommodation......so it was quiet and a constant comfortable temperature. We slept well and Michael provided a varied breakfast to start our day's drive to Alice Springs.
Location was out of town but a good location to get the feel of what Coober Pedy is like.
Very well appointed accommodation for a family, we travelled with four children.
Super clean and comfortable space. Loved the underground experience. Ali's local tips were really helpful and took our stay in Coober Pedy to the next level.
great location, really loved the layout and look of the place, we wanted to stay underground it Coober Pedy for the experience and it was really well done.
motel about 2k from town and good mobile reception. In Coober Pedy its always going to be dusty, underground living, the Coober Pedy Experience love it.
The underground room was awesome. Very clean and well presented. Mike was very friendly and made us feel very welcome to Coober Pedy. Highly Recommend.
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