Desert Cave Hotel offers unique underground desert accommodation in Coober Pedy. You can also stay overground. There is an outdoor swimming pool and free parking.
Located in Coober Pedy, The Underground Motel provides a garden and BBQ facilities. This 3-star motel offers a shared kitchen, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The motel features family rooms.
Radeka Downunder Underground Motel is located in the centre of Coober Pedy, on the town's main street. Facilities include a fully equipped communal kitchen and coin-operated laundry.
Lesley
Australia
Accessible to everything ,liked the experience of being in the hillside
BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort offers luxurious apartment accommodation in Coober Pedy. WiFi access is available and there is an onsite restaurant (open seasonally).
Desert View Apartments are Underground fully Self Contained Apartments with kitchenette, large screen TV, lounge and dining area, bathroom facilities and Fans. Free wifi and on-site parking.
Jan
Czech Republic
The semi-subterranean apartment was fully equipped with stable temperature. Kitchen and living space were spacious and comfortable. Rooms were nice and clean.
Located in Coober Pedy in the South Australia region, The Blacklighters Opal Retreat-Undergound features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Underground Bed & Breakfast is located in Coober Pedy. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.
Sue and Bruce
Australia
Full kitchen facilities was a bonus. Edward was very helpful. Washing facilities was excellent.
At Ali's Underground Studio, Coober Pedy, you will enjoy a unique experience of staying underground, with the choice of sleeping in a queen-sized bed dug into the wall or in the open plan area of the...
Sam
Australia
Great situation. Easy access. Plenty of room for parking.
Much of the town being underground is something worth...
Much of the town being underground is something worth experiencing, the people were friendly and helpful, and we visited in April during cooler weather and it was pleasant. We have previously been there in the heat of summer and it's NOT so nice, dusty and hot, which is obviously why most of the town live underground.
The nearby Breakaways Conservation Park is definitely worth visiting; you can do a round trip through the Breakaways from Coober Pedy in around 90 mins including at least 30m at the various lookouts and photo vantage points. The colours from brilliant white to deep reds is amazing and the area is so different to the surrounding arid land.
The food and service at the Big Winch is superb and it's also a great vantage point to see the town and surrounding area from.
I would also recommend John's Pizza Bar in the main street and the Outback Bar and Grill attached to one of the servos serves decent grub too, as well as signature Outback Shiraz (from the Barossa Valley) for about $25/bottle that went down well.
Definitely a better town in the cooler months if you dislike the heat.
John
Australia
10
Scored 10
We stayed two nights, which meant one full day.
We stayed two nights, which meant one full day. Next time I would put in either 3 or 4 nights, giving 2 or 3 full days. In our one day we saw one mine, drove out to the Salt & Pepper rock formation, then had time for some drone shots above some of the mine hills out on the highway. The evening before that, we at least saw sunset from the Big Winch, which was a great introduction to the town. Another day would enable another mine visit at the very least ... since the mines are the most interesting thing about Coober Pedy.
Mary
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Coober Pedy is a opal mining capital of the world.
Coober Pedy is a opal mining capital of the world. It is an interesting place to visit for a day or two to learn about its mining history, specific life in the Australian desert and to experience a true outback.
Jan
Czech Republic
2.0
Scored 2.0
We have now stopped twice at Coober Pedy, once for lunch and...
We have now stopped twice at Coober Pedy, once for lunch and fuel, and this time for an overnight sleep driving to Darwin and have no desire to ever return. Only reason to go there if you really need to stay underground or are interested in the mining history. The town has nothing to recommend itself.
Catchcryhamm
Australia
10
Scored 10
Panoramic view at Breakaways Conservation Park and Kanku...
Panoramic view at Breakaways Conservation Park and Kanku National Park. The hospitality of the bride's mother in allowing guests to explore her exceptional dugout accommodation is exceptional. Awesome huge dugout, with many artistic displays
Rosalinda
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
Our favourite place for dining was the Big Winch 360 with a...
Our favourite place for dining was the Big Winch 360 with a wide variety on the menu. The food was delicious too.
Our favourite places were the Breakaways which we visited twice in our three days stay. This was by far the highlight of our visit. We also visited the following exciting places:
1. Underground Serbian Ortgodox church
2. Underground Catholic Church
3. Old Timers Mine
4. Umoona Opal Mine and Museum
It is very easy to get around Coober Pedy
Manager Paul was fantastic to deal with. We were arriving to the town late at night, so he upgraded us to a property that would be easier to locate in the dark at no extra cost. The accommodation was amazing the way it was built, and it was nice and cool without any air conditioning. Highly recommend the experience staying underground. The place was pet friendly and our two little chihuahuas had the best time running around.
If you go to Coober Pedy you really need to stay in a dugout. Ali's dugout is well furnished, clean, comfortable and in a great location for the sunrise. We met Ali (pronounced Alley) and she is a terrific hostess. Ensuring we had an enjoyable stay was a priority for her.
I'm going back one day and hope her home is available then.
The room was fantastic I enjoyed it and it very quiet indeed.im enjoyed staying in Coober Pedy I had the best time in the outback Australia looking for opals and going into underground mines around town as well hopefully I'll stay again soon.
The experience of sleeping underground in a well equipped 'cave'.
We also liked the convenience of cutlery, plates, microwave, toaster and kettle in the room.
I was also able to use a DVD player and watch a DVD from the hotels collection.
- the host was a great source of information about Coober Pedy and also our onwards journey
- room was well equipped, and having access to a kitchen was nice
- fun sleeping underground
There is something just magical about staying underground, cosy and homely atmosphere, out of town a bit 3-5min drive but I liked that. Stars at night from here were amazing.
Location was out of town but a good location to get the feel of what Coober Pedy is like.
Very well appointed accommodation for a family, we travelled with four children.
Beautifully appointed underground apartment, true to the property photos. It was great to experience the unique underground lifestyle of Coober Pedy for a few days.
Super clean and comfortable space. Loved the underground experience. Ali's local tips were really helpful and took our stay in Coober Pedy to the next level.
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