Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.

Important information:

Dinner service is available from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1409 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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Michael • solo_traveller • au
8
Cons:

The fact that the room was not underground

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • au
7
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • nz
10
Pros:

What an amazing place to stay. We loved being able to experience staying in an underground room. I would highly recommend Desert Cave Hotel for anyone visiting Cobber Pedy 😀

Cons:

Cobber Pedy is an amazing place to visit, very interesting and I would recommend booking a local tour so you can take in all the local sites. We were visiting from NZ so the area was like nothing we have ever experienced, it was fantastic and so glad we decided to see a little bit of the outback 😀

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Damien • couple • au
8
Comfortable central location ideal for a n overnight stay in Coober Pedy.
Pros:

Located in the centre of town with nice staff in the bar/restaurant area who went out of their way to make sure that we were looked after.

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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NathalieKaye • couple • au
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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BO • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Cath • family_with_children • au
7
good for one night
Pros:

the restaurant/cafe had wonderful food.

Cons:

we didnt have any towels.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Doreen • couple • au
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Shaneit1 • solo_traveller • au
7
A comfortable stay that delivered exactly what I needed.
Pros:

the room was well presented with a very well appoint bathroom as well good location with in walking distance to all your needs

Cons:

The check in process left a lot to be desired with lengthy wait

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Katina • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Staying underground is awesome

Cons:

The double bed was two single beds pushed together so you could only sleep on one side.
The shower head had a leak that had been fixed with medical tape and still leaked, there was mould in the corner of the shower, new silicone is needed in the shower.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Gretchen • couple • au
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • au
3
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

The room smelt strongly of curry when we arrived. The pillows need replacing

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Heather` • solo_traveller • au
5
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • au
8
Will be staying here again
Pros:

Location was good, room was large, clean and comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Jill • extended_group • gb
8
Centrally located hotel.
Pros:

Central location, spacious, easy and useful laundry!

Cons:

Swimming pool closed - although technically it is winter!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • extended_group • au
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Mish • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Clean tidy room
Friendly staff from reception-restaurant
Amazing food and affordable

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee