The Underground Motel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Standard Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
 Deluxe Family Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Front of property
 Deluxe Family Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Catacomb Rd, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723
  • Place, Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Catacomb Church
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Faye's Underground Display Home
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Deluxe Room A

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Family Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Deluxe Room B

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Underground Motel

A microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and dry cleaning are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and gas grills are on-site.
The Underground Motel offers 9 accommodations with a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Coober Pedy motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Underground Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Catacomb Anglican Church. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Catacomb Anglican Church and 9 minutes on foot from Coober Pedy Hospital
  • Free airport shuttle service
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 fridge in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Coober Pedy motel is smoke free.


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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The Underground Motel offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Underground Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 273 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I always stay there when I pass through it’s clean , quiet friendly staff and great parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajadurai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Helpful and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

great stay

great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan-Gaye

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly - clean - nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy, clean and comfortable. The only thing missing was a coffee maker for that morning revival,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
just a great set up
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

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
Verified

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nichola

Liked: Staff & service
This place was very basic but it did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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