Desert Cave Hotel - Coober Pedy

$$$$||View on mapCoober Pedy, AustraliaHutchison Street, Coober Pedy, Australia, 5723|
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Desert Cave Hotel - Coober Pedy
Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, Australia, 5723·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.7Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.8
Staff8.4
Comfort8.0
Free WiFi8.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Facilities7.8
Value for money7.6
Who stays here
Couples57%
Families15%
Groups13%
Solo13%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.7Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.8
Staff8.4
Comfort8.0
Free WiFi8.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Facilities7.8
Value for money7.6
Who stays here
Couples57%
Families15%
Groups13%
Solo13%

Underground hotel in Coober Pedy with world's only underground bar and games room

Underground and Aboveground Rooms

Desert Cave Hotel offers a choice of underground or aboveground rooms, both with spacious layouts and modern furnishings. The underground rooms are carved into the hillside, providing a cool retreat without the need for air conditioning. All guestrooms include private bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, and key access for security.

Pool, Gym, and Spa

The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool open all year, with loungers and secure access. Gym facilities and spa treatments are available for relaxation after exploring the opal fields. Safety features include smoke alarms and CCTV in common areas.

On-Site Dining and Café

The on-site restaurant and café serves modern Australian cuisine for breakfast and lunch daily. The hotel offers discounted breakfast and dinner at the nearby Opal Bistro for evening meals. Complimentary coffee is provided for each guest per day at the café.

Underground Bar and Games Room

The hotel houses the world's only underground bar and games room, carved into the rock. Guests can also join walking tours of Coober Pedy's opal mining history and underground homes. The hotel has a free museum display under the complex detailing the town's heritage.

Central Location Near Attractions

Desert Cave Coober Pedy is located 2 minutes from Old Timers Mine and within walking distance of the IGA and opal shops. The hotel is close to The Breakaways, Coober Pedy Golf Club, and the Stuart Highway. An airport shuttle service is available on request for guest convenience.

  • Location: 2 minutes from Old Timers Mine, close to The Breakaways and Coober Pedy Golf Club
  • Rooms: Choice of underground or aboveground with spacious layouts and modern furnishings
  • Dining: On-site café serving modern Australian cuisine for breakfast and lunch
  • Entertainment: World's only underground bar and games room, plus walking tours
  • Wellness: Outdoor pool open year-round, gym facilities and spa treatments
  • Transport: Airport shuttle service available on request
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-21:00
from 06:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Chinese, Greek, Serbian, Tagalog / Filipino
Building
Number of rooms:47
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Rooms and availability

Superior Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Standard Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Game room

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Desert Cave Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 105 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 3.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Coober Pedy, CPD

Location

Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, Australia, 5723
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Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, Australia, 5723
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Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, Australia, 5723
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