The Desert Cave Hotel allows you to experience dug-out style living, underground shops, bar and opal display areas - all within sandstone surrounds in the heart of Coober Pedy. As well as above and underground accommodation we also offer dining and convention facilities.

Visitors can stay underground, or if they prefer, above ground rooms are also available. Sleeping underground is a unique experience. Quiet, cool, dark and airy - the rooms are spacious with high ceilings. Most visitors say that sleeping underground gives them the best night's sleep they have ever had. The hotel offers visitors the best opportunity to experience Coober Pedy 'dugout' living.

In 1989, the Desert Cave Hotel won both the South Australian and National Tourism Awards for Tourism Development. The Desert Cave Hotel again won the South Australian Tourism Award for national standard accommodation in 1990 and 1991

Hotel Facilities

• 50 suites including 19 underground - a unique experience
• All rooms have a colour TV
• Free in-house movies
• Internet access port
• IDD phones
• Hair dryer and iron
• Mini-bar and refrigerator
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Coin operated Internet kiosks in reception and underground bar
• Coin operated laundry facilities
• Pool, spa, sauna and gym
• Room service
• Luggage store
• Baby sitting by arrangement
• Safety deposit
• Business services
• Tourist information and tour bookings
• Agent for Regional Express Airlines
• Agent for Thrifty Car Rental
• Transfers to the Ghan, airport and bus depot by arrangement
• Translation services
• Major credit cards accepted

Underground shopping arcade including

Opal World with an extensive range of opal and opal jewellery. We offer 10% discount for all guests. All opal purchases are guaranteed.

DeCave with authentic Australian arts and crafts, including Aboriginal works from Kaltjiti Arts & Crafts