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The Underground Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Coober Pedy with free parking

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Standard Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property amenity
Deluxe Family Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Catacomb Rd, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723
  • Faye's Underground Display Home
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Serbian Orthodox Church
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Deluxe Room B | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Deluxe Room B

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Deluxe Room A | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Deluxe Room A

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Family Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Coober Pedy

The Underground Motel places you next to Catacomb Anglican Church and within a 10-minute walk of Coober Pedy Hospital. This 9-room, 3-star motel has free in-room WiFi along with free self parking and a free airport shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Old Timers Mine - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Faye's Underground Display Home - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Serbian Orthodox Church - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Opal Inn Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Outback Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Umbertos - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Underground Motel

Motel in Coober Pedy with free parking
The Underground Motel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available on request). Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a garden.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include sitting areas, ceiling fans, and hair dryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 17
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Underground Motel Coober Pedy
Underground Motel
Underground Coober Pedy
The Underground Hotel Coober Pedy
Underground Hotel Coober Pedy
The Underground Motel Motel
The Underground Motel Coober Pedy
The Underground Motel Motel Coober Pedy

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Underground Motel?

The Underground Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around The Underground Motel?

This motel is located in Coober Pedy, just steps from Catacomb Anglican Church. You'll also find Old Timers Mine and Umoona Opal Mine & Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Underground Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does The Underground Motel include a casino?

No, The Underground Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Underground Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Underground Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a garden and an outdoor entertainment area plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes.

Are there hot tubs at The Underground Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does The Underground Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Underground Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Underground Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Underground Motel.

Does The Underground Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

What is the closest airport to The Underground Motel?

The closest major airport to The Underground Motel is Coober Pedy, SA (CPD), which is 3.8 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Underground Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Underground Motel.

The Underground Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 249 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the quirky underground vibe. Room small but very practical, clean, and comfortable. Nice shared kitchen facility, we made good use of that. It was also great to sit outside with a glass of wine and watch the sunset. We only stayed one night - twice - in transit between Adelaide and Uluru, first northbound, then returning southbound a few days later. The town of Coober Pedy is also quirky in a good way, it looked neat and it would have been nice to spend an extra day to explore, but unfortunately we didn’t have time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, FUQUAY VARINA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the cleanest and most unique properties that we've stayed in during our three week trip in Australia.

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing! Very friendly and helpful when I arrived. Also, extremely accommodating when i originally messed up my dates. When I arrived in a massive rain storm in a car, they helped me plan places that I would safely and easily make it to in my vehicle. The room was great and held temperatures wonderfully. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with partner
Very unique
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A quirky place

The room was quite small but served a purpose. There was a room fan but it was inadaquate to cope with the extreme heat outside.....
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very very comfortable and everything I needed and will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always great

We were back after a 12 year hiatis. Very comfortable motel room with 2 bedfooms. It is dug into the hillside, which keeps it cool. There is also air con. There is a basic kitchen with thepossibility to cook in the kitchen in the main house. We loved sitting outside for breakfast. Thank you for our wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the whole experience of underground place was comfortable & clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Djengiz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Greetings was fantastic, map of area was shown with things to do, utensils, coffee availability was also good, aircon was on one setting and we could not change, shower water flow was poor, bed not made even though we were there for two nights. Door handle broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, very friendly staff. All was very clean, shower floor very slippery
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very cosy little Motel with very warm staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Garry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly greeting and there is covered parking. Very noisy in windy conditions and emergency preparations were woeful when power was cut.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecile

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is was a great experience. The owner/manager provided excellent service. Great suggestions for dinner and for the underground mine museum. The kitchen was very well stocked and very clean. There is a barbecue which would have been great to use but we chose to go out to Big Winch 360 on their recommendation. It was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

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

10/10 Excellent

William Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and friendly helpfull staff. Close to shops, dinning and tourism attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An fabulous experience would recommend highly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was quick, easy and welcoming. Our underground room was meticulously clean, a comfortable temperature and very quiet. The shared kitchen was generously set up and roomy, with plenty of crockery and appliances and the staff were very helpful and friendly - as well as understanding and generous about an accidental breakage in our shower. It is an excellent place to stay while you explore this fascinating town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The managers/owners are lovely and the room was great, with plenty of room and amenities. Great views from the front of the hotel and on top of it too. Loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Liked: Amenities
The Underground Motel is a unique place to stay as you are underground. I was picked up and dropped off at the airport. The rooms are cleaning and the couple who run it are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and everything was laid out for us in terms of instructions. Small room that had a shared communal kitchen was little sad but still worked for us. More asking people to be considerate of their fellow guests didn’t make any difference and the bedroom backed on to carport which was also quite loud. Enjoyed the underground experience which is what we were after, great views and awesome concept
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

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

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