Historic Hotels & Resorts in Coober Pedy from AU$103

The historical places in Coober Pedy are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. You can also enjoy the many sights to visit such as local tours and coffee shops.

Coober Pedy is home to 16 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Coober Pedy is notable for landmarks like Old Timers Mine, Faye’s Underground Display Home and Tom’s Working Opal Mine. Cultural venues include Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and Josephine’s Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are St Peter & Paul Catholic Church and Serbian Orthodox Church.

Historic hotels give guests a chance to stay in a building that has been recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as stately homes, palaces or even lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Coober Pedy typically preserve authentic characteristics like traditional architecture and period features in guestrooms or communal spaces.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The physical building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value along with how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Coober Pedy, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.