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.
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
You drive into Coober Pedy for the first time ever and think oh gosh where am I 😂 Then you’re met by Gary to check in and realise this place is super cool and unique!
We also met Pete the new owner and just cannot rate the staff and their knowledge enough!
Our underground family room was clean and cosy beds were comfy and located super close to everything in the small town.
It is a little old and tired but that was part of the charm was absolutely perfect and secure.
Thanks Pete can’t wait to see what you do with this place!
Underground is definitely the way to stay in Coober Pedy !! We loved opening the door to a very different look to the everyday room !! Had a choice of beds and we went for the one that was in a cave within a cave !! Ali is so well organized and saved us a trip to tourist info - so good to have maps and tourist tips supplied in the room ( as well as very clear checkin info pre arrival)
We stayed here for the novelty of staying in an underground room. Because it is underground, you need to be prepared that a couple of creature comforts cannot be available to you (namely mobile phone signal and ducted air-conditioning). It is nice and quiet and the beds were quite comfortable. Numerous fans placed along the halls and within your room ensure good airflow too.
This is a place perfectly in tune with its surroundings and a wonderful introduction to the joys of underground living. Extremely well appointed and spacious it is a stunning contrast to the post apocalyptic landscape that characterises most of the surrounding area. I can’t imagine a better place to stay on a road trip through Central Australia.
The underground stay experience was great! The location is on top of a hill with great views back into Coober pedy. The bedroom was massive and bed was comfortable.
Overall I would stay here again as the price is good compared to other accommodation options in town. Would be a great place when renovations are finished.
This accommodation was delightful within walking distance to one of Coober Pedy best diners. Our room was clean, comfortable and surprisingly quiet, as it was a very busy time. Although we were only doing an overnight stopover, we would’ve been happy to stay longer if time had permitted.
We stayed in the Underground room. The concept was excellent and we liked the novelty of it. It was a large room with a good size bathroom that you would expect. The location of the hotel was in the heart of Coober Pedy so it was convenient.
Loved the experience of staying underground in Coober Pedy. It was a little bit out of the town but close giving us good space and privacy.
-Great views of the landscape and the township when you walk out the front.
Unique Accommodation. Staying underground is a must do when visiting Coober Pedy. Venushill was perfect. Everything you could need including good continental breakfast. Friendly hosts. We would definitely recommend.
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.
If you don't stay underground in Coober Pedy you're missing out, and this place is great. It's sometimes the little things ... like a little washing powder on the washing machine ... thanks 😊
Very rustic, quirky living underground for a few days. Spacious, comfy beds and a hot shower. Very dusty but it's Coober Pedy, goes with the territory. Quite an enjoyable experience.
Location was great. Was cool to be staying underground. Enjoyed reading the booklet left out by the host about the history of herself and the cottages,
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