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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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Property grounds
Deluxe Family Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity

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
  • Place, Old Timers Mine
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Faye's Underground Display Home
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 A | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Deluxe Room A

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

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Deluxe Family Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Deluxe Room B | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Deluxe Room B

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

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Basic Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

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

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 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
  • Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage - 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Underground Cafe and Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Orange Olive - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Opal Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boomerang Takeaway - ‬3 min drive

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 tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a garden and barbecue grills.
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.

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Underground Motel?

As of Nov 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Underground Motel on Dec 4, 2025 start from $88.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around The Underground Motel?

This motel is located in Coober Pedy, a short 10-minute walk from Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage and also 12 minutes on foot from Old Timers Mine. You'll also find Umoona Opal Mine & Museum and Faye's Underground Display Home less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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.

Does The Underground Motel have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Underground Motel?

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Underground Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Underground Motel.

Reviews

The Underground Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 265 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
just a great set up
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and reception was very informative about the area. Amazing experience and would happily stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a unique and beautiful place, Mike was an absolute pleasure to meet with lots of information about the town. The room was really warm and quiet hot shower and good kitchen for your needs. Best part of my coober pedy experience. Thanks Mike 😁
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are underground, but not as dark as other places, where it is pitch black…..big outside door is open.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed twice now. Always extremely clean and we love the guest facilities. The guest kitchen is very handy, and as a family we love the sheltered outdoor space with a cubby house and bbq. Our go to place when staying in Coober Pedy now.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria ricci

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a must for travelers stopping at Coober Pedy. It’s very unique, clean and has astounding view of the night sky in the evening. It offers parking as well for those who have cars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room 9 Bed Dredfull
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a an underground room also known as a dugout in an opal mining town.The roo had rudimentary tea and coffee making facilities. We were expected to wash our dishes etc in a plastic bowl,there was no sink except in the bathroom.The decor was old ,the linen looked dated and dirty.There was a layer of dust on the floor.There were also ants on the floor..The furniture was old and the room smelt..It just looks like it could do with a makeover..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the privacy of it and a small kitchen that caters for our use . It is very quiet and personal and the staff is very friendly and heloful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nichola

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This place was very basic but it did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the room and the kitchen provided.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Certainly very interesting but the bed was horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

georgia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact that you are sleeping underground is special
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with excellent staff. A unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly staff. though “underground”, the lights in the hall was a little bright as the curtains are not black out curtains. would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

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