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Mud Hut Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near Old Timers Mine

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Reception
Garden
Family Room | 2 bedrooms, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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St Nicholas Street, Lot 102, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723
  • Place, St Peter & Paul Catholic Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Timers Mine
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Faye's Underground Display Home
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | 2 bedrooms, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Coober Pedy

City center stay.A stay at this motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Old Timers Mine and 3 miles (5 km) of Coober Pedy Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Timers Mine - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Faye's Underground Display Home - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Serbian Orthodox Church - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Opal Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Outback Bar and Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Umberto's Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tom and Mary's Greek Taverna - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Mud Hut Motel

3.5-star motel near Old Timers Mine
As a guest of Mud Hut Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Coober Pedy motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
Mud Hut Motel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Coober Pedy motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Mud Hut Coober Pedy
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mud Hut Motel to the airport?

Mud Hut Motel is 3.2 mi (6-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 Mud Hut Motel?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mud Hut Motel on Oct 9, 2025 start from $97.49, 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 Mud Hut Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mud Hut Motel.

Does Mud Hut Motel offer free breakfast?

Mud Hut Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mud Hut Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Mud Hut Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Mud Hut Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Mud Hut Motel have a pool?

Mud Hut Motel does not have a pool.

Does Mud Hut Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Mud Hut Motel to downtown Coober Pedy?

Mud Hut Motel is 0.2 mi away from Coober Pedy.

Mud Hut Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 565 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was behind a high wall & was under security camera. Would have preferred an automatic lockable gat for nighttime. Place was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It was aptly named!! Dark, looked dusty & Dirty, (but IT WASN'T ). just choice of colours. Food was okay at the Pub next door, friendly Manager and Staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place and staff are friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria ricci

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Robin was great. She gave us great tips where to eat and shop. Stella of Opalios was very accommodating and friendly. Stop by at Opalios to check for authentic and we’ll crafted opal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The mud bricks had great sound insulation so we slept really well, despite being close to a busy 24 hour service station. Room had everything we needed and complex felt secure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a great location to nearby eating places and the main shopping area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit Kumar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms with kitchen and living room. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet stay - easy access
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie-Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a clean, spacious, and neat property. The room was fantastic,the beds comfortable, and all amenities were available. The staff were super friendly, with easy check-in procedures. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet motel that feels like you are underground in one of the Opal mines. Cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s so easy to book and stay at Mud hut hotel - we travelled with our dog and the flexibility to stay here is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every time it’s sooo good to get to the mud hut from Goolwa…even at 2am
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well designed complex at a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4th stay at this property highly recommend definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

amrik

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