Name: The Underground Motel
Address: Lot 1138 Catacomb Road, South Australia, Australia, The District Council of Coober Pedy, Australia
Rating: 8.8

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8.8

Fabulous

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What guests think

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Travellers choose The Underground Motel for its unique underground setting, generally clean rooms, friendly hosts, and handy shared kitchen, with quiet, convenient access to town and wide sunset views that add to the experience.

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10

Carol

Mar 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly host, who organised our room earlier, as we'd been on the overnight bus! Great 'cave' room, with good, clean and comfortable beds. Great shower. Use of kitchen. Laundry available. Definitely recommend!

10

Pam

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I always stay there when I pass through it’s clean , quiet friendly staff and great parking

8

Peter

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cosy, clean and comfortable. The only thing missing was a coffee maker for that morning revival,

10

Samantha

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Michael

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Second time here, a great underground hotel, with great atmosphere for a variety of travellers. Owners are friendly and helpful as well

Lot 1138 Catacomb Road, South Australia, Australia

Location

With a stay at The Underground Motel in Coober Pedy, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Catacomb Anglican Church and 9 minutes by foot from Coober Pedy Hospital. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Old Timers Mine.

Catacomb Anglican Church(0.1 miles)

Coober Pedy Hospital(0.4 miles)

Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage(0.5 miles)

Old Timers Mine(0.6 miles)

Catacomb Church(0.7 miles)

Umoona Opal Mine & Museum(0.7 miles)

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From 14:00 to 20:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free. However, parking is limited.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Yes, a complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle is available upon request. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

The property is located a 1-minute walk from Catacomb Anglican Church and 9 minutes by foot from Coober Pedy Hospital. It is 0.5 miles from Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage and 0.6 miles from Old Timers Mine.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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