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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 | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Property amenity
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

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £72
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single 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
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
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 cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
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 cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single 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
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Catacomb Rd, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723

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 - ‬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

Property highlights
At The Underground Motel, you can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, a garden and a playground. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Underground Motel have comforts, such as separate sitting areas, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Separate sitting areas, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return 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 lift (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 The Underground Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Underground Motel on 6 Sept 2025 start from £72.33, including 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.

How much is parking at The Underground Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Underground Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Underground Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Underground Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request.

Where is The Underground Motel located?

Situated in Coober Pedy, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Catacomb Anglican Church and Coober Pedy Hospital. Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage and Old Timers Mine are also within 15 minutes.

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The Underground Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 257 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

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

Rohit Kumar

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

10/10 Excellent

maria ricci

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

6/10 Okay

Nichola

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Dick

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

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very cosy little Motel with very warm staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

6/10 Okay

Helen

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the whole experience of underground place was comfortable & clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

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

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

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique place to stay and I would happily stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024