Desert Cave Hotel

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

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Dates

November 2025

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December 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

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Tomorrow

Nov 5 - Nov 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Above Ground Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Underground Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

TV

Ceiling fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

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

Above Ground Family Triple Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

TV

Fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Underground Family Triple Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

TV

Hairdryer

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Minibar

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Above Ground Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Underground Queen Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

TV

Fan

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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
‪Orange Olive - ‬4 min walk
‪Indian Hill - ‬3 min drive

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, a reception hall and ATM/banking services

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

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

More

Reception hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV

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

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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Cave Hotel on 15 Nov 2025 start from NZ$177.72, 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.

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Desert Cave Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

kuan-chun

1 Jul 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The bestest underground hotel in the world

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

24 Jul 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Coober Pedy Experience

A good way to experience living underground if only for a short moment. My wife and I both liked the experience. Breakfast was good and the coffee was excellent.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johann

30 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Lovely staff and great breakfast menu as well as spacious rooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

4 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

michael

22 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We enjoyed the underground room we stayed in and breakfast was excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

24 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very cool under ground hotel room. Definitely a great experience

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Great stay, nice cafe, will book again next time we're in town.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

23 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice place Great room

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

23 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ncie and clean room Friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great spot

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tishampati

25 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent location and great rooms. Pool was a bit dirty on the first day. Usable on the second. Overall very good for Coober Peedy.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

9 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice views and lovely rooms. Parking can be a fair distance from some rooms which is an inconvenience for someone with mobility difficulties like myself trying to carry luggage to room.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocinda

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was a very interesting place to stay. Great Brekkie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

24 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We try and stay at this property as we love the Pizza place across the road!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Athol

18 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Underground rooms and facilties were excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carley

13 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the underground room. We had hoped to sleep in seperate beds but the bedding was not appropriate for this.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Easy check in. Dinner at the sister accommodation was good

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Room clean and amenities good

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZHE REN

1 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

18 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very good

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Conveniently located in the center of town

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

20 May 2025

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