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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

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

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

  • 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

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.

Languages

English

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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

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

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 Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Underground Motel on Jun 26, 2025 start from $87.98, 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. 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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and great property. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024