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The Underground Motel

3.0 star property
Explore with ease thanks to tour/ticket assistance. Relax in your room or by the barbecue grills after a fun-filled day.

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 351
AED 386 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
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 Deluxe Room B | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Deluxe Room B

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Coober Pedy is home to The Underground Motel. Old Timers Mine and Faye's Underground Display Home are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Water Conservation Reserve and Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park. Visit our Coober Pedy travel guide
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Map
Catacomb Rd, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723

What's nearby

  • Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Old Timers Mine
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Catacomb Church
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Faye's Underground Display Home
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Downunder Gallery and Cafe
    17 min walk
  • Opal Inn
    2 min drive
  • John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant
    16 min walk
  • Orange Olive
    13 min walk
  • Waffles & Gems
    15 min walk

About this property

The Underground Motel

Property highlights
At The Underground Motel, you can look forward to a free roundtrip 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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Underground Motel include comforts such as separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • Free roundtrip 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 elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Underground Motel on 16 March 2026 start from AED 351, 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.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Underground Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–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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Reviews

The Underground Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 269 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time here, a great underground hotel, with great atmosphere for a variety of travellers. Owners are friendly and helpful as well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was close and convenient. The host was friendly and informative. The room was clean and well kept. Close to town and shops for convenience. Lovely view from the front.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dick

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

John

Excellent place to stay. Friendly, efficient service. Would recommend this motel to any traveler.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous spot. Small family like atmosphere. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and welcoming. Clean and comfortable. Very pleasant, with great views of the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you would want was there, from the happy welcoming to the information given was superb. Clean and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The panoramic view from the outside verandah was amazing. The bed was comfortable, good water pressure and plenty of hot water with the shower. Owners were friendly and helpful. Very quiet setting and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

An underground experience

Enjoyed the experience of staying underground...rooms were neat, clean and welcoming..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely people very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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