Title: Desert Cave Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Desert Cave Hotel Motel with free parking, steps from Umoona Opal Mine & Museum ## Photo gallery for Desert Cave Hotel ![Interior - Desert Cave Hotel (Coober Pedy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/9edc96f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Desert Cave Hotel (Coober Pedy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/f9b420e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Gift shop - Desert Cave Hotel (Coober Pedy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/f2f83e5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Spelunking/cave exploring - Desert Cave Hotel (Coober Pedy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/c53e8602.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - Desert Cave Hotel (Coober Pedy)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/d61f85cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Desert Cave Hotel provides a comfortable base near Catacomb Church and St Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or relax with WiFi on the terrace. The Umoona Opal Mine & Museum sits nearby, making this an ideal spot for local exploration. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 12 - Dec. 13](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=178901&PinnedHotelID=178901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=178901&PinnedHotelID=178901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 13 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=178901&PinnedHotelID=178901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-13&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=178901&PinnedHotelID=178901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=178901&PinnedHotelID=178901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=178901&PinnedHotelID=178901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=178901&PinnedHotelID=178901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=178901&PinnedHotelID=178901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ### View all photos for Above Ground Room ![Above Ground Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/9a75d6c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Above Ground Room 9.0 Wonderful 13 reviews ### Highlights Balcony Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle - 376 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Underground Room ![Underground Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/092d031f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Underground Room 8.6 Excellent 17 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle - 376 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Above Ground Family Triple Room ![Above Ground Family Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/75eecdf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Above Ground Family Triple Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator TV Fan Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Underground Family Triple Room ![Underground Family Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/264e4055.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Underground Family Triple Room 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Refrigerator TV Hair dryer Electric kettle Minibar Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Above Ground Queen Room ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/e446047b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Above Ground Queen Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Fan Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle Minibar - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/e29f5428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Above Ground Queen Room with Balcony 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Furnished balcony Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle Minibar - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Underground Queen Room ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/179000/178901/ad895df9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Underground Queen Room 9.0 Wonderful 11 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Fan Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle Minibar - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCoober-Pedy-Hotels-Desert-Cave-Hotel.h178901.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCoober-Pedy-Hotels-Desert-Cave-Hotel.h178901.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-29.01030%2C134.75453&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VgCtSzKjcM6mHESdrtIAFDAI14I=) Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723 #### What's nearby - Umoona Opal Mine & Museum \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - St Peter & Paul Catholic Church \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Old Timers Mine \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Faye's Underground Display Home \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km #### Getting around - Coober Pedy, SA (CPD) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Downunder Gallery and Cafe - ‬1 min walk - Crystal Cafe - ‪Opal Inn - ‬3 min walk - ‪Indian Hill - ‬3 min drive ## 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: - Free self parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station - Express check-out, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises Room features All 50 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like minibars. 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Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 1,365 reviews CA $102 CA $113 total includes taxes & fees Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=922290&PinnedHotelID=922290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### Restaurants on site - Desert Cave Cafe - Lunch ### Family friendly - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - 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 - Smoking not allowed ## 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday: - 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### Is Desert Cave Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Desert Cave Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Desert Cave Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Desert Cave Hotel? ### Does Desert Cave Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Desert Cave Hotel located? ## Have a question? 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