Desert Cave Hotel

Motel with free parking, steps from Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Desert Cave Hotel provides a comfortable base near Catacomb Church and St Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or relax with WiFi on the terrace. The Umoona Opal Mine & Museum sits nearby, making this an ideal spot for local exploration.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Pool
Laundry
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 19 - Sept 20

Tomorrow

Sept 20 - Sept 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Above Ground Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Above Ground Family Triple Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Underground Family Triple Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Hairdryer

Minibar

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Underground Queen Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Above Ground Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

Electric kettle

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Underground Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Minibar

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Located in Coober Pedy, Desert Cave Hotel is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Breakaways Reserve, while Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage are cultural highlights. St Peter & Paul Catholic Church and Catacomb Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cave exploring.

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Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723

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
Umberto's Restaurant
‪Tom and Mary's Greek Taverna - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Desert Cave Hotel

Motel near Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

Located close to Catacomb Church and St Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Desert Cave Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

You'll also find perks such as:

An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, smoke-free property and a reception hall

Room features

All 50 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as minibars.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Free toiletries and hairdryers
Fridges, electric kettles and desks

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Restaurants on site

Desert Cave Cafe - Lunch

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

ATM
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Multilingual staff

Business services

Business centre
Conference space
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

In the mountains
Terrace

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 lift

Reception hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Refrigerator

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 30 for adults and from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Cave Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Cave Hotel?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Cave Hotel on 29 Sept 2025 start from NZ$174.72, including 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.

Is Desert Cave Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Desert Cave Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Cave Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Desert Cave Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Desert Cave Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AUD 10 per person applies.

Where is Desert Cave Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is steps away from Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and Catacomb Church. St Peter & Paul Catholic Church and Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage are also within 10 minutes.