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The Underground Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Coober Pedy

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Standard Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Deluxe Family Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
At The Underground Motel, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle and unwind in the garden or playground. Connect to WiFi, take advantage of luggage storage and barbecue grills while enjoying the outdoor entertainment area. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Gas grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Gas grill(s)
$88 nightly
The total price is $97
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Catacomb Rd, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723

What's nearby

  • Old Timers Mine - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Faye's Underground Display Home - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Serbian Orthodox Church - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Opal Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Outback Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crystal Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Quest Mine - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Underground Motel

Located just 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from the airport, The Underground Motel offers a free shuttle (available on request). Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 17
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 17
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Gas grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Traveling with children

  • Playground

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1986
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

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

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

Does The Underground Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Underground Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Underground Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Underground Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Underground Motel?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Underground Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Underground Motel and nearby?

The Underground Motel has a garden.

What's the area around The Underground Motel like?

The Underground Motel is a short 12-minute walk from Old Timers Mine and 14 minutes' walk from Umoona Opal Mine & Museum.

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The Underground Motel Reviews

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

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Check in was easy and reception was very informative about the area. Amazing experience and would happily stay there again
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Tamara, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really liked the room and the kitchen provided.
Rohit Kumar, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
maria ricci, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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
Pam, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

This place was very basic but it did the job.
Nichola, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Rooms are underground, but not as dark as other places, where it is pitch black…..big outside door is open.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was very very comfortable and everything I needed and will stay again
Pam, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with excellent staff. A unique experience.
Dick, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Room 9 Bed Dredfull
Tammy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A very cosy little Motel with very warm staff.
Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!!
Judy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great place to stay
Carolyn, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Certainly very interesting but the bed was horrible
Helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great atmosphere and friendly helpfull staff. Close to shops, dinning and tourism attractions.
William Keith, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved the whole experience of underground place was comfortable & clean
Renee, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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
Louise, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

great stay

great stay
Phil, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

This is a unique place to stay and I would happily stay again
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good place
Philip, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

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.....
Murray, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great accommodation
Donna, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Good value for money accomodation
Scott, 1-night trip