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Desert Cave Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers find a refreshing escape at this welcoming motel, where the outdoor pool beckons and the café serves up perfect cups of coffee in a homey atmosphere

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Desert Cave Hotel provides a comfortable base near Catacomb Church and St Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or relax with WiFi on the terrace. The Umoona Opal Mine & Museum sits nearby, making this an ideal spot for local exploration.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Above Ground Room | Living area | TV

Above Ground Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Underground Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Underground Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Above Ground Family Triple Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Above Ground Family Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Underground Family Triple Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Underground Family Triple Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Above Ground Queen Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Underground Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Coober Pedy, Desert Cave Hotel is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Breakaways Reserve, while Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage are cultural highlights. St Peter & Paul Catholic Church and Catacomb Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cave exploring. Visit our Coober Pedy travel guide
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Map
Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723

What's nearby

  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Catacomb Church
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Timers Mine
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Faye's Underground Display Home
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Downunder Gallery and Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Opal Inn
    3 min walk
  • Boomerang Takeaway
    6 min walk
  • Umberto's Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Tom and Mary's Greek Taverna
    3 min walk

About this property

Desert Cave Hotel

Motel near Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
Located close to Catacomb Church and St Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Desert Cave Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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

Restaurants on site

  • Desert Cave Cafe - Lunch

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 center
  • 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 elevator

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
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
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Cave Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Cave Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Desert Cave Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Desert Cave Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of AUD 10 per person applies.

Where is Desert Cave Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is steps from Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and Catacomb Church. St Peter & Paul Catholic Church and Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Desert Cave Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 642 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was motel style with a door directly to the outside. The bed was nice, clean and comfortable. Other than that the room was two stars. Not clean, big stains on the carpet and a really disgusting sink bowl. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

Clean and comfortable hotel

I didn’t have any meals at hotel as the restaurant was not open for dinner. The underground room was an experience but I preferred the light of the above ground rooms. Easy location to reach shops and other restaurants. I’d recommend this this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian and June

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ability to park our car & caravan onsite was a big plus. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The property's appearance was far better than any other hotel/motel we saw in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location opposite takeaway food shops.the motel had a bar and pokies
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice underground museum Good location Old dirty rundown room Generally a average stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Lyall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Underground facilities professional and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked this place . Very clean very spacious room and bathroom. The pool was tucked in an awkward spot but the hotel was located in a great spot. An enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable central location. Advertised a restaurant but it has been closed for quite some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above ground room, with a king size bed. Room was spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ncie and clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poojita

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool under ground hotel room. Definitely a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyrone

Liked: Staff & service
Looks good from the outside inside could do with an update but was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giulietta

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

Exceptional

We cannot not praise this hotel enough .. The management were lovely & helpful, house keeping staff were exceptional. Our underground room was spacious and beautiful what a great experience. Wifi connection was awesome, the breakfast that we had on two morning was delicious. Location was fantastic and great parking for our van. We have been on the road for 8 months and I have to say this has been the best stay by far I cannot praise it enough. Thank you for your beautiful hospitality and beautiful room wish we could have stayed longer . Jules & Jim WA
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Desert Cave Hotel in Coober Pedy - possibly the best accommodation in the town! Staying in an underground room just rounded off our Coober Pedy experience. They offered complimentary airport transport and they had an onsite cafe/bar which was open all day with one complimentary coffee per person. This is on top of the tea and coffee available in your room. We also had access to discounted meals either at the hotel (breakfast) or dinner at the Opal Bistro down the road. I'd highly recommend a stay at the best accommodation in Coober Pedy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliya

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

Comfortable stay

We stayed in the underground room - the room was nice, quiet, clean, great shower. The internet was sketchy. Great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tishampati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great rooms. Pool was a bit dirty on the first day. Usable on the second. Overall very good for Coober Peedy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect underground rooms were extremely quiet and spacious. Not having a dinner service was disappointing, but John's Pizza Bar directly across the street was an awesome place to eat & drink. Wanted to swim in the pool but was disappointed with the lack of maintenance and cleaning was a let down. Also we were denied take away cans for our rooms but the locals could easily purchase and leave with beverages. Frequent visits from locals into the carpark and building was unchecked and left us feeling unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie-Ann

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

Kathryn

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