We got a reservation about 2 weeks prior to arriving. The rate of $220 seemed a little high, but it was supposed to be the best place in town. While we were there we found out that the people in the room next door (same stadard) paid $150. We tried to get our rate reduced, but deal. Whilst the the... more

Firstly, this is one of the strangest hotels you will ever stay in. Situated in Coober Pedy, in the South Austrlian Outback, many of its rooms are carved out of the hills. This is a traditional building style in Coober Pedy where summer temps go over 40 degrees, this style protects from the high and low temps. The 'dug out'... more

Stayed 2 nights and it was thourghly enjoyed. The booking was done through the hotel website and they wre very good in recommending things to do and see .Our rate included breakfasts which were 1st class ,can say to all who read this to go and enjoy . Peter Cumming N Z more

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