Desert Cave Hotel offers unique underground desert accommodation in Coober Pedy. You can also stay overground. There is an outdoor swimming pool and free parking.
Kerin
Australia
I loved the location. The convenience of the location. The accommodation was clean and tidy. The complimentary extras - shampoo, conditioner, tea, coffee, and biscuits - were great. Room comfort was good. Lived the underground experience.
Located in Coober Pedy, The Underground Motel provides a garden and BBQ facilities. This 3-star motel offers a shared kitchen, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The motel features family rooms.
Radeka Downunder Underground Motel is located in the centre of Coober Pedy, on the town's main street. Facilities include a fully equipped communal kitchen and coin-operated laundry.
jennifer
Australia
Value for money stay in well located property. Shared facilities were spacious, clean and tidy with large fridges and all you need to cook a meal. Bed was comfortable and room clean. Slept well.
BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort offers luxurious apartment accommodation in Coober Pedy. WiFi access is available and there is an onsite restaurant (open seasonally).
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.
Jan
Czech Republic
The semi-subterranean apartment was fully equipped with stable temperature. Kitchen and living space were spacious and comfortable. Rooms were nice and clean.
Located in Coober Pedy in the South Australia region, The Blacklighters Opal Retreat-Undergound features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Underground Bed & Breakfast is located in Coober Pedy. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.
Sue and Bruce
Australia
Full kitchen facilities was a bonus. Edward was very helpful. Washing facilities was excellent.
At Ali's Underground Studio, Coober Pedy, you will enjoy a unique experience of staying underground, with the choice of sleeping in a queen-sized bed dug into the wall or in the open plan area of the...
Sam
Australia
Great situation. Easy access. Plenty of room for parking.
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
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
Splendid location. We were welcomed by Irene and Mike who showed us around and gave us good advice on sightseeing. The house was large and airy and well-designed and if you want the full Coober Pedy experience of underground living, this is a perfect example. It is just outside town, so you get an amazing view of the Breakaways. We could literally dance under the stars and this is the most amazing sky in the daytime and at even more so at night. The breakfast was left in the fridge and cupboards for us and was very nice too.
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)
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.
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.
Enjoyed being in underground room known as The Tunnels... Was looking forward to the experience as this is the second time being at this hotel and the first was disappointing due to venue manager being extremely rude and no customer service. Sadly still disappointed by the second room.
The experience of sleeping underground in a well equipped 'cave'.
We also liked the convenience of cutlery, plates, microwave, toaster and kettle in the room.
I was also able to use a DVD player and watch a DVD from the hotels collection.
It was very comfortable living underground, beautifully fitted out and everything we needed.
Staff were so helpful showing us ways to make the most of our time in Coober Pedy.
There is something just magical about staying underground, cosy and homely atmosphere, out of town a bit 3-5min drive but I liked that. Stars at night from here were amazing.
Check-In and Check-Out was easy. Communication was good. Was a great experience living underground. Was a good family accommodation with the kitchen facilities.
motel about 2k from town and good mobile reception. In Coober Pedy its always going to be dusty, underground living, the Coober Pedy Experience love it.
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