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The Underground Motel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free airport shuttle at this 3-star Coober Pedy motel

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Catacomb Rd, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723
  • Place, Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Timers Mine
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Faye's Underground Display Home
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪11 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

In Coober Pedy .With a stay at this Coober Pedy motel, you'll be steps from Catacomb Anglican Church and within a 10-minute walk of Coober Pedy Hospital. Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage and Old Timers Mine are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • 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 - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Downunder Gallery and Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Opal Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Indian Hill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Underground Motel

Enjoy the free airport shuttle at this 3-star Coober Pedy motel
The Underground Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). The business-friendly The Underground Motel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Coober Pedy motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1986
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Underground Motel offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Coober Pedy motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Playground

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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

How close is The Underground Motel to the airport?

The Underground Motel is 3.8 mi (9-min drive) away from the Coober Pedy, SA (CPD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Dec 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Underground Motel on Jan 2, 2026 start from $91.28, 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.

Does The Underground Motel have an airport shuttle?

The Underground Motel offers a free airport shuttle, available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request.

Does The Underground Motel offer free breakfast?

The Underground Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Underground Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Underground Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at The Underground Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Underground Motel have a pool?

The Underground Motel does not have a pool.

Does The Underground Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Underground Motel to downtown Coober Pedy?

The Underground Motel is 0.9 mi away from Coober Pedy.

The Underground Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 268 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

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience. Clean room and comfortable bed. Could do with a kettle in room without going to shared kitchen. Well kept and pleasant surrounds. Would stay again. Staff friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan-Gaye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience to 'live' underground. Quiet, constant temperature and amenities were terrific.
Bedroom
Kitchen
View from window & front verandah
More views from front verandah
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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