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Desert Cave Hotel

Property class: 3.5

Photo gallery for Desert Cave Hotel

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling and a large rock-like feature.
A couple dining at an outdoor table in front of a building with signs reading "Underground Shopping Gallery" and "Opal Souvenirs."
A narrow, stone-walled corridor with a concrete floor, leading to a brighter area with a sign reading "HIGHWAY".
A sign for the Underground Crystal Cafe, offering breakfast, lunch, coffee, and pastries.
A tunnel-like hallway with a central display case, walls with embedded lighting, and directional signs.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723
  • Place, Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Above Ground Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Above Ground Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Underground Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a table.

Underground Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Above Ground Family Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a picture on the wall.

Above Ground Family Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Underground Family Triple Room

A hotel room with two single beds and one double bed, each with a bedside table and lamp. The room features a textured stone wall and a painting on the left.

Underground Family Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Above Ground Queen Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a lamp, and a framed painting on the wall.

Above Ground Queen Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outside through a sliding door.

Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Underground Queen Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Underground Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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 a restaurant, 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 cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Catacomb Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Timers Mine - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Crystal Cafe
  • ‪John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Downunder Gallery and Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Outback Bar and Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Quest Mine - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Desert Cave Hotel

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities 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)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Desert Cave Cafe - Dinner

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 9:00 AM - 7:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cooked-to-order 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
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
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 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. 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.

Property class

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 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Cave Hotel on 17 Aug 2026 start from NZ$200, 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 serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 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.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Desert Cave Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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. 263 out of 673 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 673 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 673 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 673 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 673 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was excellent room was spacious but a littles dated .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Farnam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desert Cave Hotel Was the best place in the way to Urulu. Price was very reasonable and I loved the service and the friendly staff. Restaurant and bar was nice and food was very good. I had dinner and breakfast and I stayed there for one night on my way to Urulu. I had under ground room which was magnificent. Amenities was clean and service was the best. I strongly recommend Desert Cave hotel and Coober Pedy as the rest stop on the way to Urulu or a place to visit. Opal mine museum and under ground facilities such as the Catholic Chuch are just a few examples of what you can enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While the room was clean, the bathroom definitely needs an upgrade/refresh. The bed was like sleeping on rocks, very hard, lumpy and uncomfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great easy service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at a few hotels in town now and this was the best to date. Clean (dated - BUT they all are) and centrally located. Beds were good, bathroom again dated but clean. The night we stayed it was quite. Bar was clean and modern. Parking unsecure but we parked outside our room. I would stay here again over the others I have tried.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room Great staff Close to shops and dining
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katharina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice underground room situated in the Main Street of Coober Pedy. Staff were excellence and I cannot fault them. A few issues with the room that brought my rating down, debris over the couch, minimal sockets for charging phone and non-existent WiFi. However, if you’re looking for a comfy bed with good walking distance to the different attractions this was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly rate this hotel a must stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Brekky, comfy bed, great shower, large room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was a little bit dirty and probably needs an upgrade. The bed was extremely comfortable and staff were very accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Coober Pedy is very different but loved it Great underground room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the main street. Nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight - comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The underground rooms are really good value. It’s unique and big enough. Bathroom could be updated but not really a problem. The breakfast menu was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nishani

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Narine

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a underground room was better than expected large room comfortable bed. I would happily stay there again highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and great breakfast menu as well as spacious rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room comfy bed appreciated the complimentary water and coffee voucher . Excellent service we went back to try underground room .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

michael

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slept in the underground room and was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025