Name: Desert Cave Hotel
Address: Hutchison Street, 5723 Coober Pedy, Australia, Hutchison Street, South Australia, 5723, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $123 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Hotel Desert Cave Hotel

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Room was comfortable. Everything worked. Good shower. Comfortable bed. Quiet . Well located on Main Street, close to everything. Although it’s difficult to be far from everything in Coober Pedy. Restaurant was good quality. Fascinating little museum underground cut from the rock.

Michael, Australia

Our hot breakfast ordered and served in the cafe was delicious and very reasonably priced. Very friendly staff in attendance.

Elvio, Australia

Good location in the center of town shopping good Opal jewelries.

Nk, South Korea

Extraordinary experience, one of its kind: sleeping underground. Hotel surpassed my expectations. Room, beds and bathroom superb, spacious and clean. Check whether you’ll like the feeling of sleeping underground in a cave-like room (very luxurious). It isn’t for everyone: my friend couldn’t sleep without a window, fresh air and light. There are plenty of other rooms that are not underground. The hotel is linked to an underground tunnel, a museum, a bar and this turns your stay into a it very special experience. I thoroughly recommend. Good value for money. Great location in town. Excellent pizzeria across the road.

Island, United Kingdom

If you are looking for OPALS - we were - do not shop at the store on the grounds - but go to the location right across the street! The store owner is the miner - John & Yoka's Opal & Art! We loved him, John, and the beautiful OPALS that we bought!+6

Susan, United States of America

Unique experience of sleeping underground, Umberto's restaurant on site - excellent dinner. Clean and comfortable - convenient for our short stay.

Dawso71, Australia

The underground rooms were very spacious, clean and tidy

Rebecca, Australia

Staying in a cave (maybe that's why wifi was weak).

Anonymous, United States of America

Restaurant and cafe convenient when not many options in the town

David, Australia

The staff are so friendly and helpful. There is great facilities on site and the restaurant is really nice. The l’ovation is fantastic and upstairs is accessible by ramp which was easy with prams.

Matthew, Australia

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8.7

Great location!

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“Room was comfortable. Everything worked. Good shower. Comfortable bed. Quiet . Well located on Main Street, close to everything. Although it’s difficult to be far from everything in Coober Pedy.”

Michael Australia
“Our hot breakfast ordered and served in the cafe was delicious and very reasonably priced. Very friendly staff in attendance.”

Elvio Australia
“Good location in the center of town shopping good Opal jewelries.”

Nk South Korea
“Extraordinary experience, one of its kind: sleeping underground. Hotel surpassed my expectations. Room, beds and bathroom superb, spacious and clean.”

Island United Kingdom
“If you are looking for OPALS - we were - do not shop at the store on the grounds - but go to the location right across the street! The store owner is the miner - John & Yoka's Opal & Art!”

Susan United States of America
“Unique experience of sleeping underground, Umberto's restaurant on site - excellent dinner. Clean and comfortable - convenient for our short stay.”

Dawso71 Australia
“The underground rooms were very spacious, clean and tidy”

Rebecca Australia
“Staying in a cave (maybe that's why wifi was weak).”

United States of America
“Restaurant and cafe convenient when not many options in the town”

David Australia
“The staff are so friendly and helpful. There is great facilities on site and the restaurant is really nice. The l’ovation is fantastic and upstairs is accessible by ramp which was easy with prams.”

Matthew Australia

Desert Cave Hotel offers unique underground desert accommodations in Coober Pedy. You can also stay above ground. There is an outdoor swimming pool and free parking.

The hotel offers a choice of spacious above ground or underground rooms. All guestrooms are tastefully furnished and provide modern amenities.

Desert Cave’s restaurant serves modern Aussie cuisine for breakfast and dinner. There is also the world’s only underground bar and games room.

An airport shuttle is available on request. There is Wi-Fi access.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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Continental, Italian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free parking available at the hotel

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Coober Pedy Airport
2.9 miles

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“good friendly service, helpful staff,great location”

Jean

Australia

7.9

“- no noise at all during the night, pleasant temperature w/o a/c. - good continental breakfast (didn't need the cooked b/f) - underground bar ...”

Michael

Switzerland

9.5

“Clean, quiet, looks like the best hotel in CP. Very good restaurant. Shop and "museum"”

Francesco

Australia

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2 Restaurants On Site

Umberto's

Food: International

Menu: À la carte
Crystal Cafe

Food: International

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2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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6:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an existing bed or an extra bed when requested	AUD 15 per child, per night
3 - 11 years	Can use an existing bed or an extra bed when requested	AUD 15 per child, per night
12+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	AUD 40 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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Pets are not allowed.

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“Room was comfortable. Everything worked. Good shower. Comfortable bed. Quiet . Well located on Main Street, close to everything. Although it’s difficult to be far from everything in Coober Pedy. Restaurant was good quality. Fascinating little museum underground cut from the rock.”

“Extraordinary experience, one of its kind: sleeping underground. Hotel surpassed my expectations. Room, beds and bathroom superb, spacious and clean. Check whether you’ll like the feeling of sleeping underground in a cave-like room (very luxurious). It isn’t for everyone: my friend couldn’t sleep without a window, fresh air and light. There are plenty of other rooms that are not underground. The hotel is linked to an underground tunnel, a museum, a bar and this turns your stay into a it very special experience. I thoroughly recommend. Good value for money. Great location in town. Excellent pizzeria across the road.”

Island

United Kingdom

“If you are looking for OPALS - we were - do not shop at the store on the grounds - but go to the location right across the street! The store owner is the miner - John & Yoka's Opal & Art! We loved him, John, and the beautiful OPALS that we bought!+6”

Susan

United States of America

“The staff are so friendly and helpful. There is great facilities on site and the restaurant is really nice. The l’ovation is fantastic and upstairs is accessible by ramp which was easy with prams.”

Matthew

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Reviewed: July 17, 2019

Cheryl
Australia
9.6

“nice quiet, clean and tidy”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Aboveground
- • Stayed 1 night
the price was abit high
nice quiet room, just what we wanted

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 16, 2019

Gaye
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room - Underground
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Marked parking could be improved
Accessible to attractions and township

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
4.2

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room - Aboveground
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room, staff, service
Not much

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 14, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi out of order

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 12, 2019

Bernie
Australia
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Aboveground
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Arrived (after booking queen room) to find two single beds - staff did rectify this. Parking was awkward, where the diagram told us to park our car was likely to be hit by other guests cars. Info said ‘garden setting’ - certainly not what we would call a garden setting,

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 11, 2019

David
Australia

3 helpful votes
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room - Underground
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Restaurant and cafe convenient when not many options in the town

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 11, 2019

Matthew
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room - Aboveground
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The wifi was down at the time we were there (not a huge problem) and the showers were constantly cycling hit & cold and my son did get a small scolding
The staff are so friendly and helpful. There is great facilities on site and the restaurant is really nice. The l’ovation is fantastic and upstairs is accessible by ramp which was easy with prams.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 9, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
7.5

“We were only having one night and felt refreshed after a good nights rest.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Aboveground
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Walking up the long ramp to our room as my husband has problems with arthritis in his feet and knees.
The bed was very comfortable and the room spacious and clean.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The restaurant is a little pricey. It doesn’t have an elevator so I have to carry my heavy suitcases all the way upstairs. The mini bar does not have any price tag for the drinks. I thought it was for free. And only when they asked me what did I take from the fridge as I checked out I knew that they should be paid separately.
Nice location. Right at the center of Coober Pedy. It has a restaurant, underground bar, opal and souvenir shop, and underground display. Really special!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
5.4

“Expensive for what you get”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Aboveground
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fine budget motel at a not budget motel price

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 7, 2019

Darren
Australia
6.7

“Great”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Aboveground
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bar tender in the under ground bar, unique setting, great potential for a fantastic atmosphere, and you’ve got a unfriendly bar attendant who didn’t want to serve anyone and didn’t want to be there
Clean tidy and safe, good location

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 6, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room - Underground
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Upstairs rooms You can hear loud people Next door
Close to everything

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 5, 2019

Michael
Australia

12 helpful votes
8.3

“Room is good. Administration not so good.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Aboveground
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We arrived at 4 pm and were asked to wait for our room to be cleaned. We will be called when it’s ready. Estimated to be in about half an hour. I asked for the internet password so I could sit down and wait and entertain myself. I could not the internet was not available. And wasn’t available for duration of our stay. We went shopping. We looked at the museum. 40 minutes passed and no phone call. so we went to have a look at our room which was ready. We went to reception and got the key. While everything was fine with the stay the first impression was very poor. People check out from 8:00 am and 8 hours later they are still cleaning rooms for the next days guests? For $189 a night I expect internet and better service.
Room was comfortable. Everything worked. Good shower. Comfortable bed. Quiet . Well located on Main Street, close to everything. Although it’s difficult to be far from everything in Coober Pedy. Restaurant was good quality. Fascinating little museum underground cut from the rock.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 5, 2019

Ying
Australia
Age group: 35 – 44
8.3

“Nice hotel in a interesting town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Other that it smelt a little damp, it was very nice location. Locks as handles have seen better days, but generally nice.
Great place, clean and well maintained. Comfortable stay.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 3, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
Age group: 65+
7.5

“Apart from noise issue enjoyed our stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Aboveground
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pesky noise came on periodically. Reported issue but not resolved before checkout. Hope they do before next occupants.
The room and en-suite were a good size and the bed was comfy. Right in the town so could walk for meals.

Stayed in July 2019

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	Double or Twin Room - Underground 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This room is located underground with natural sandstone walls, this is a perfect way to experience unique Coober Pedy underground living. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Suit press • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Room - Aboveground 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This air-conditioned room is located above the ground in a garden setting. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Balcony • Suit press • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Pool view • Mountain view • City view • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Suit press • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Suit press • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Mountain view • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Free parking Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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