Desert Cave Hotel, Coober Pedy ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, Australia, 5723

Desert Cave Hotel offers a unique opportunity to experience the underground lifestyle of Coober Pedy, the world’s opal capital. Built into the earth, it features both underground and aboveground accommodations, blending modern comforts with a distinctive cave-like atmosphere. The hotel provides easy access to local attractions like the Old Timers Mine and the Breakaways. Guests can explore the area's rich opal mining history and distinctive landscapes during their stay.

Location

Desert Cave Hotel is positioned just a short drive from key attractions such as Old Timers Mine and Coober Pedy Golf Club. It serves as a convenient stopover for travelers on the Stuart Highway, connecting Adelaide to Alice Springs and Uluru. The hotel provides shuttle services for airport transfers and other local transport arrangements upon request. Its central location makes it ideal for exploring the surrounding Outback landscapes.

Rooms

Desert Cave Hotel offers 50 suites, including 19 underground rooms designed for a unique sleeping experience. Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, laptop-friendly workspaces, minibars, and room service. The underground rooms provide an exceptionally quiet environment, contributing to an optimal sleeping experience. Aboveground rooms are also available for those preferring a traditional hotel setting.

Eat & Drink

The hotel features The Crystal Café, open for breakfast and lunch, where guests can savor modern Australian cuisine. In addition, the underground bar offers a relaxing setting for drinks and gaming, enhancing the unique atmosphere. A room service option allows guests to enjoy meals in the comfort of their rooms upon request. The peaceful dining space aims to provide a pleasant atmosphere for all meals.

Leisure & Business

Guests can enjoy various leisure activities including an outdoor pool, a games room, and an underground bar. The hotel also offers a gym for energetic workouts and spa treatments for relaxation. For business needs, convention facilities can accommodate up to 180 delegates, providing equipment and services to support successful meetings. Break-out rooms and creative surroundings enhance the conference experience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Triple Room

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3 persons

42 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Heating

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Queen Room

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2 persons

36 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Double or Twin Room Underground

Max:

2 persons

36 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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City Centre

Coober Pedy400 m

Airports

Coober Pedy (CPD) 5.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Unique Underground Room

Staying in the underground room was such a cool experience! The spacious layout made it feel luxurious, and the novelty of the setting truly enhanced our stay.view full review

Spacious Bathroom

The bathroom was surprisingly large for an underground room. It was well-equipped and offered ample space, contributing to a comfortable and relaxing experience.view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

We loved starting our day with a hearty breakfast. The coffee was brewed to perfection, and the variety of options was impressive.view full review

Impressive Space

The hotel facilities were vast, with plenty of parking available. It made it easy to come and go at our convenience during our stay.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Game room

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool

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

Location

Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, Australia, 5723

Map view

Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, Australia, 5723

City landmarks

Museum

Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

610 m

Museum

Faye's Underground Home

1.3 km

1 Crowders Gully Rd

Old Timers Mine

1.3 km

Simos St

The Big Miner

710 m

Italian Club Rd

The Big Winch

1.3 km

Church

Catacomb Church

1.7 km

Stuart St

Dog Fence

1.3 km

131 - 133 Hutchison St

Josephine's Kangaroo Sanctuary and Art Gallery

1.3 km

Church

Serbian Orthodox Church

2.1 km

Hutchinson Street

Spaceship from Pitch Black

1.7 km

Church

St Peter & Pauls underground Catholic Church

1.7 km

The Opal Cave

610 m

Film set: Pitch Black Space Ship

610 m

1993 Stuart Hwy

Tom's Working Opal Mine

2.0 km

Mall

Coober Pedy IGA Fresh Foods and Liquor

1.3 km

Underground Art Gallery

1.3 km

Saints Peter and Paul Church

1.3 km

St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

1.3 km

Church

The Revival Fellowship

1.3 km

Hutchinson St

Spaceship

1.3 km

"Welcome to Coober Pedy" Truck on stilts

1.3 km

746 Catacomb Rd

Catacomb Anglican Church

1.7 km

Saint Elijah Church

2.1 km

Golf Course

Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club

2.9 km

Crocodile Harry's Underground Nest

6.1 km

Nearby

Church

Catholic Church of St Peter & St Paul

130 m

Restaurants

John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant

50 m

Hutchison Street

IGA

120 m

28 Hutchison Street

Waffles & Gems

180 m

92 Hutchinson St

Roadkill Steakhouse

60 m

Shop 4 / 2 Hutchinson Street Coober Pedy

Opal City Chinese Restaurant

390 m

1 Wright St

Opal Inn Bistro

780 m

Lot 1 Hutchison St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Clean

Friendly Staff

Hot

Loud Music

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.7

Location

7.3

Service

8.3

Dining

6.3

Elizabeth

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.4/10

Staying underground in Coober Pedy is a unique experience! The room was spacious and clean, but the lack of air conditioning made it a bit too hot.

Rooms

7.0

Sleeping underground was a must in Coober Pedy, and the room was spacious and clean. However, the dirt falling from the ceiling was a continuous issue. Also, the lack of air conditioning and only having a fan made it a bit too hot at times.

Service

9.0

The staff was friendly and accommodating, especially Nancy, who helped us promptly with a booking change. We ended up extending our stay to 4 nights due to their helpfulness.

Location

6.0

The hotel is right in the middle of town, which is fantastic for exploring. However, the room location in a corner was a bit challenging to access. The area had some loud music and an overabundance of poker machines, which gave a depressing vibe.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience in the cave restaurant was nice, but for the price, it was pretty basic and not exceptional. The Spanish food was decent but nothing exceptional.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers laundry service, airport shuttle, paid airport shuttle options, a welcome drink, and tours/ticket assistance. However, some parts of the hotel looked like they needed refurbishment.

Clean

Hot

Geoff

United Kingdom, December 2023

6.0/10

Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, though large and spacious, felt tired and outdated with remnants of the original 1980s decor. The balcony provided an interesting perspective, but the overall ambiance was reminiscent of a bygone era.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were large and spacious, offering a unique experience with a balcony. However, the decor seemed outdated and tired, reflective of the 1980s style.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and helpful, but some essential information had to be specifically requested. Despite offering an outside room with air conditioning and a balcony, cleanliness issues like dead bugs in the bathroom were noted.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient, being in the heart of Coober Pedy. However, the underground setting led to encounters with unwelcome guests like large roaches in the room.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was limited due to renovations and the offerings were only adequate for the price. The presence of a cafe in the lovely part of Desert Cave Hotel was a positive highlight.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities seemed basic and in need of attention, especially considering the price paid for the stay.

Stanley

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.8/10

The hotel's location is excellent, in the heart of town with superb dining options, but the rooms were a bit too hot and without air conditioning, only a fan. The service was top-notch with helpful and professional staff assisting us all the time. The dining experience, while good with tasty food, fell short compared to exceptional restaurant dinners. On the bright side, the hotel provided various services like laundry, airport shuttle, welcome drink, and tours/ticket assistance.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, though a bit too hot without air conditioning, were still comfortable and surprisingly quiet due to the walls being thick stone.

Service

9.0

The staff were always friendly and helpful, making us feel well taken care of throughout our stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was hard to reach where our room was situated in the corner, but excellent for exploring the town and enjoying nearby eateries and shops.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with plenty of tasty food available, although it didn't match the exceptional dinners offered in the hotel restaurant.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were satisfactory, offering various services and amenities to enhance our stay.