we just had a two night stay at the desert cave in coober pedy we had booked months ahead of time, and paid full price- hence we were disappointed when we arrived to find a sign advertising 20% discount- and we were not entitled to this because we had already paid. the reception staff were rude, condescending and unhelpful staff... more

My wife and I stayed here for two nights from 24th Oct and found the hotel above average for coober pedy but you should not try to compare this against major town hotels. Considering you are in the middle of nowhere the food and service was great. I would warn you that unless you are interested in opals there is... more

Booked an 'underground room' and arrived after a 9 hour drive to be told that none were available and had been given to a bus group. With so many other options in Coober Pedy, I would have booked somewhere else, underground and cheaper - but there was no offer of refund or decent explaination. Highly overrated hotel. more

We stayed at the Desert Cave for two nights with some overseas visitors. The room facilities were exceptional for a hotel so remote and all we desired, but the reception staff were not polite nor welcoming and a little pedantic. We had breakfast at the hotel, expensive, and for a similar price, had an excellent evening meal at the Underground... more

You have to arrive on the Ghan from Alice to be met by Derek the local tour guide,pitch black apart from a small bonfire to halt the train.You are immediatly met with a drink and a smile and taken to Coober Pedy.The hotel was the Dessert Caves where the rooms were underground(another first)great food and company.The town it self was... more

Wir hatten dieses Hotel ausgewählt, nachdem wir unser eigentlich gebuchtes Motel wegen unausstehlichem Gestank nicht mehr riechen konnten/wollten. 20% billiger... more