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Desert Cave Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Standard Room
Gift shop
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723
  • TAFE SA Coober Pedy
    2 min walk
  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
    3 min walk
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
    3 min walk
  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    7 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room | Living area

Standard Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Above Ground Family Triple Room

Above Ground Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Underground Family Triple Room

Underground Family Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Underground Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Above Ground Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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About the area

Coober Pedy

Located in Coober Pedy, Desert Cave Hotel is in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and St Peter & Paul Catholic Church. .This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Catacomb Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from 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
  • Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Timers Mine - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Faye's Underground Display Home - 3 min drive - 1.7 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
Desert Cave Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a reception hall.
Satisfy your appetite at the motel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this motel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Low-height worktop and sink

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • 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: approximately AUD 30 for adults and 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Desert Cave Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 518 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 518 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The underground rooms are very unique and memorable. Worth the cost to @tay in this cave like environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Amenities
Nice quiet location, big rooms, busy car park. Underground and above ground rooms available
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very slow service
The service in the restaurant was terribly slow. When we got our $42 steak, it was cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bev was amazing. The room was excellent and a wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Athol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Underground rooms and facilties were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness
We booked 2 rooms because there wasn’t a family option (Which was an expensive decision) We ended up having to pull 2 mattresses into the other room as the other room was so full of cigarette smoke it was unbearable! When I told the staff the next day, they didn’t care at all! No apology at all! A very disappointing, expensive stay! Would not stay again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very nice, but the bed was very hard!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family
Great place to stay, we were in an underground room which was very quiet and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and amenities good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Paris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not family friendly
Room was dusty and dated this definitely isn't a 4 or even 3 star hotel. We stayed for 4 nights were only were given 2 towles, had to get more from reception and the bin wasn't emptied well we were there. Be warned if you're planning on bringing kids here the walls are thin and screaming/ yelling/ loud music and other *after hour activities* can be easily heard all hours of the night. Definitely not worth the price, went with this place as I believed going for the more expensive accomodation would mean better facilities/ service this was sadly not the case.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dafna

Travelled with partner
They have laundarary, we had free coffee in the morning. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GARETH

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

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

8/10 Good

peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Some flaking from the ceiling. Carpark should be seated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff at Check in very nice, room clean and tidy but very old and tied room for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jocelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying underground. Just wished room had mirowave. Lovely shower and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful 😀
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024