Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Clean room
Good location
Cons:
Need for bathroom upgrades
Limited food options
Insect concerns
Poor wifi connection

Categories

Cleanliness
6.83
Concerns about insects and some areas needing attention.
Service
8.3
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned in multiple reviews.
Location
8.34
Good location noted in the reviews.
Room Quality
7.79
Spacious and comfortable rooms highlighted, with minor issues noted.
Amenities
6.32
Limited facilities mentioned, with some guests expressing the need for updates.
Value for Money
7.78
Good value for what is offered, especially for an overnight stay.
Food and Beverage
7.33
Mixed feedback on food options, with appreciation for the restaurant.
Overall Experience
7.3
Generally positive but with noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:30

Property Description

Unique Underground Accommodation:
Desert Cave Hotel in Coober Pedy offers a one-of-a-kind experience with its underground rooms, allowing guests to stay below the surface in the heart of the desert or opt for traditional overground rooms.

World’s Only Underground Bar and Games Room:
Guests can enjoy a truly unique experience at the hotel's underground bar and games room, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the outback.

Convenient Amenities and Services:
From an outdoor swimming pool and free parking to tastefully furnished guestrooms with modern amenities, Desert Cave Hotel ensures a comfortable stay. Additionally, guests can request an airport shuttle and stay connected with Wi-Fi access.

Experience the allure of underground accommodation and exceptional amenities at Desert Cave Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable desert getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CPD

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1269 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.83
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 6.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 7.33
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Stewart • couple • au
8
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Sally • extended_group • au
7
Pros:

Being underground was cooler than the extreme heat outside

Cons:

The air circulation in our room was really ineffective so it was very stuffy and hard to sleep.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Shelley • couple • au
9
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • au
10
Pros:

Location

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • au
9
Very nice stay
Pros:

Ver quiet and dark - great for sleeping

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • au
10
It was a great stay and will definitely be staying there on our next visit
Pros:

Loved the underground walkway, was so nice to have pool, cafe/restaurant and pokies all within the same place
Perfect spot to stay x

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
5
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Prem • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • au
7
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Mitchell • couple • au
8
Comfortable and affordable - would stay again.
Pros:

The room was clean and spacious, the bed was comfortable, and is located a short 2 minute walk to the best cafe in Outback SA - Downunder Gallery and Cafe.

Cons:

The shower, while having good pressure and temperature, was a little small - only big enough for one person at a time.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Borgetto • solo_traveller • au
6
Expensive
Pros:

Beds are very comfortable.
Good shower.
Very friendly staff

Cons:

Not the room we saw on the photos, it’s look like a cheap motel

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Vardhaman • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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WJ Brauer • couple • au
8
Interesting and quiet
Pros:

Was a cool place to stay. Interesting walls and ceiling. Felt like we were totalling underground.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Brian • extended_group • au
9
Unique place to stay that offers great history along with it's uniqueness. I'd 100% stay again!
Pros:

We'd been on the road for hours & hours and was looking forward to a good rest. Got to the hotel - was very impressed with the size and being dug out of rock was unbelievable.

Girl at the front desk was excellent and was so helpful.

Cons:

Liked everything.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • au
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Nelson • extended_group • au
8
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • au
9
Pros:

It was a great experience

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Ellis • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • couple • au
5
Don’t bother but it’s probably the best of the worst
Pros:

The pool and felt safe

Cons:

Stayed here as the sister hotel I originally booked (opal Inn) looked like it housed homeless people .
We then requested to stay at sister hotel Desert Cave but was offered no compensation .
Booked at the Desert Cave and the room we were given was dirty, damp smelly mouldy carpet / and rotten food left in the refrigerator. The tiles on the staircase were broken and a huge trip risk . When we complained about the state of the room and the unsafe conditions we were offered a suitable ground floor room that suddenly only after complaining was available.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee