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Desert Cave Hotel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

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Front of property - evening/night
Standard Room
Reception hall
Hiking
Spelunking/cave exploring

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Standard Room | Living area

Above Ground Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Above Ground Family Triple Room

Above Ground Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Underground Family Triple Room

Underground Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Underground Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Above Ground Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Underground Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723

What's nearby

  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Timers Mine - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Faye's Underground Display Home - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Serbian Orthodox Church - 5 min drive - 3.2 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 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 centre, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and meeting rooms
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and desks

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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 lift

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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 30 for adults and from 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
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 any lifts
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

Does Desert Cave Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Cave Hotel?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Cave Hotel on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$161.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Desert Cave Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Desert Cave Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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 away 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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Desert Cave Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 546 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 546 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 546 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 546 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 546 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

A great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishani

A great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

A great to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Nice place Great room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Ncie and clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Ricky

Overall the property was great for an overnight stay. Only negative is the bathroom and guest laundry could have been cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Easy check in. Dinner at the sister accommodation was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For $199 per night I would have expected another standard of accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Johann

Lovely staff and great breakfast menu as well as spacious rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Desert Cave is a casino-based hotel. It is on the main strip but walking in the heat is challenging. The staff were efficient and the hotel quiet. When we were there dining options were limited with no lunch or dinner. John's Pizza Bar and Restaurant are close and it's an interesting cog in this small town. And given the size and facilities in the town, Desert Cave is a good place to stay.

8/10 Good

Athol

Underground rooms and facilties were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Great aspect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Room clean and amenities good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

michael

We enjoyed the underground room we stayed in and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

We try and stay at this property as we love the Pizza place across the road!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Teddy

Our stay was good with the exception of 1. Pieces of the ceiling fell on to our bed 2. Fire alarm went off at approx 7pm and we were the only ones to evacuate the building and there was no staff about the evacuation area to advise if it was safe to go back once the alarm stopped. 3. They advertise a restaurant on-site but there isn't one. 4. An indigenous lady was begging for cigarettes and money in the car park in the morning of our departure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel and Catherine

It was a good experience to sleep in the underground room, dark and quiet. The restaurant served us a nice breakfast. We also enjoyed the underground display explaining the area, the history and of course opals.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

The staff were friendly and helpful 😀
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely hotel
Great stay, nice cafe, will book again next time we're in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Room was spacious, very clean with good quality mattress, pillows and manchester. Bathroom was "retro" but very clean with ample complimentary bath products. Took a little while for hot water to come through, but when it did it, it had good water pressure and was easily adjustable to preferred temperature. Car parking immediately adjacent to room. Will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Definitely stay again, very impressive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023