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4.3 of 5 guest rating
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Underground Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Above Ground Queen Room
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room
35 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room
35 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Underground Family Triple Room
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Above Ground Family Triple Room
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Motel with free parking, steps from Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Located in Coober Pedy, Desert Cave Hotel is in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and St Peter & Paul Catholic Church. This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Catacomb Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a reception hall.

Satisfy your appetite at the motel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this motel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:

  • Outdoor pool

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • ATM/banking
  • Total number of rooms - 50
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Terrace
  • Electric car charging station
  • Reception hall
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Filipino
  • Greek
  • Serbian

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Desert Cave Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Low-height counters/sink
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Cave exploring nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM

Debit cards

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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.

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