Near Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
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.
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.
German, Japanese, Greek, Filipino, English, Italian, French, Serbian
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Pool
Bar
Parking
Air conditioning
Above Ground Room
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sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore detailsWonderful · 533 reviews
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Location
9.0/10
Recommendation
83%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Desert Cave Hotel is Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
5.6 km / 3.5 mi
What's nearby
TAFE SA Coober Pedy
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
0.2 km / 0.2 mi
St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Catacomb Church
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Community Library
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Coober Pedy Park
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Old Timers Mine
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Water Conservation Reserve
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Coober Pedy Hospital
1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Catacomb Anglican Church
1.5 km / 1 mi
Faye's Underground Display Home
1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Coober Pedy Speedway
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Serbian Orthodox Church
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Tom's Working Opal Mine
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
Laundry
Free wifi
Pool
Bar
Parking
Air conditioning
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Minibar
Grab bar near toilet
Grab bar in shower
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Things to do
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Business services
Conference space
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
German
Japanese
Greek
Filipino
English
Italian
French
Serbian
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible – no
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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