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Desert Cave Hotel

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

Photo gallery for Desert Cave Hotel

Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool
Standard Room
Bar (on property)
Spelunking/cave exploring

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May

Explore the area

Map
Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Old Timers Mine
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Faye's Underground Display Home
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Above Ground Room

Standard Room | Living area

Above Ground Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony

Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Above Ground Family Triple Room

Above Ground Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Underground Family Triple Room

Underground Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Underground Queen Room

Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Underground Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Above Ground Queen Room

Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Above Ground Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Underground Room

Standard Room

Underground Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Coober Pedy

At Desert Cave Hotel you'll be within steps of Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and Catacomb Church. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Coober Pedy motel include St Peter & Paul Catholic Church and Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage.
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What's nearby

  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Timers Mine - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Faye's Underground Display Home - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Serbian Orthodox Church - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opal Inn Chinese Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Outback Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • Crystal Cafe
  • ‪Umbertos - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Desert Cave Hotel

Motel with free parking, steps from Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Desert Cave Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Coober Pedy motel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Desert Cave Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, coffee/tea makers and minibars.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Serbian

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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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Desert Cave Hotel?

Desert Cave Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Cave Hotel on 18 May 2025 start from NZ$181.43, 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 parking available at Desert Cave Hotel?

Yep, Desert Cave Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Desert Cave Hotel have a pool?

Desert Cave Hotel has an outdoor pool.

Does Desert Cave Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Desert Cave Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Desert Cave Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Desert Cave Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Desert Cave Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 572 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

George

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean an the door appeared damaged an was unable to be locked properly. The bathroom was not clean and had hair left behind. I complained and was given another room which had a smell of sewerage and was still not cleaned properly but at least the door locked properly. I do not recommend this place which looks great on the outside but terrible on the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
he building's desert-themed architecture blended seamlessly with its surroundings, but the rooms were oppressively hot, featuring only a small wall fan for cooling, and the bed was as hard as the wall stone. The night felt interminable, spent tossing and turning in search of comfort, as the outdated mattress clearly needed replacement. While the reception staff and check-in process were commendable, I certainly wouldn't choose to stay there again. We were looking forward to our 'underground experience' but was sadly disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Return stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carley

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Roberta

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle, Hope Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately no air con on the bottom floor just a loud Fan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hazel

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

Worth it

Clean,comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Swim in pool welcome after long dusty drive
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Teddy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was good with the exception of 1. Pieces of the ceiling fell on to our bed 2. Fire alarm went off at approx 7pm and we were the only ones to evacuate the building and there was no staff about the evacuation area to advise if it was safe to go back once the alarm stopped. 3. They advertise a restaurant on-site but there isn't one. 4. An indigenous lady was begging for cigarettes and money in the car park in the morning of our departure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Adelaide

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just very average. Sheets appeared used
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Djengiz

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, we stayed in one of the cave rooms, the only criticism would be the ammeneties could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience, would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie-Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our underground stay. The apartment was amazing, clean, neat and well-equipped with all we needed. The staff were helpful and friendly, and we received a free drink and a discount on our meal at their partner restaurant. LOVED every minute and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

haotian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Prem

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for us to stop on the way back to Adelaide
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024