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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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February 2025
March 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Reception hall
Hiking
Spelunking/cave exploring
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is P5,494
P6,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 6 - Feb 7

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Living area

Above Ground Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 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
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Above Ground Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Underground Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Underground Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
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
Refrigerator
TV
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Underground Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723

What's nearby

  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum - 3 min walk
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 3 min walk
  • Old Timers Mine - 13 min walk
  • Faye's Underground Display Home - 3 min drive
  • Serbian Orthodox Church - 5 min drive

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 center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • 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 elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 30 for adults and 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 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 elevators
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 Feb 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Cave Hotel on Feb 6, 2025 start from P 5,494.21, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 from Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and Catacomb Church. St Peter & Paul Catholic Church and Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage are also within 10 minutes.

Desert Cave Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 535 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 535 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 535 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 535 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 535 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

6/10 Okay

Teddy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

10/10 Excellent

haotian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Prem

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Graeme

Traveled with family
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place Great room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ncie and clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
l
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nishani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles H, Miami Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fault, chose underground room, very depressing, vents were filthy and carpet a bit less so
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Dinner at the sister accommodation was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great aspect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

frank

Not coming back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

VICKI

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stefan, Darwin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'll avoid it in my travels. Dirty (hair in the coffee cup was a nice touch...), unfriendly; happy to leave fast that place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ricky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel and Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The underground rooms are very unique and memorable. Worth the cost to @tay in this cave like environment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024