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The Underground Motel

★★★ Catacomb Rd, Coober Pedy, South Australia, 5723, Coober Pedy, AU

9 guest rating· 115 reviews

About this hotel

Unique underground experience

Unwind in a unique underground setting at the award-winning Underground Motel, surrounded by stunning views of the garden.

Convenient amenities

Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, tour assistance, and a variety of services including dry cleaning, luggage storage, and a complimentary airport shuttle.

Central location

Explore nearby attractions such as the Catacomb Anglican Church and Coober Pedy Hospital just minutes away. Book your stay now at The Underground Motel for an unforgettable experience.

Rooms & rates

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Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · Double bed, Twin bed, Trundle bed

  • Desk
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

<p><strong>1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Double Deluxe Room B

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Kitchenette
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Basic Room

Sleeps 1 · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping

<p><strong>1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Double Deluxe Room A

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Family Suite

Sleeps 6 · Double bed, 2× Bunk bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Family Room

Sleeps 5 · Double bed, 2× Twin bed, Trundle bed

  • Desk
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

<p><strong>1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · Double bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>172 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Shared/communal kitchen access</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free airport transportation
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Luggage storage
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Playground on site
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
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  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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Catacomb Rd, Coober Pedy, South Australia, 5723, Coober Pedy, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9115 reviews

+ Clean room+ Friendly staff+ Unique location− Missing kettle in room
Cleanliness9.1
Service9.1
Location9.2
Room Quality9.1
Amenities8.6
Value for Money9.1

Guest review

8.0

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.

Brian · 2025-09-17

Guest review

10.0

Amazing experience to 'live' underground. Quiet, constant temperature and amenities were terrific.

Susan-Gaye · 2025-09-14

Guest review

10.0

Very good

CHRISTINE · 2025-08-31

Guest review

10.0

Check in was easy and reception was very informative about the area. Amazing experience and would happily stay there again

Elizabeth · 2025-08-18

Guest review

10.0

just a great set up

Peter · 2025-08-18

Guest review

10.0

What a unique and beautiful place, Mike was an absolute pleasure to meet with lots of information about the town. The room was really warm and quiet hot shower and good kitchen for your needs. Best part of my coober pedy experience. Thanks Mike 😁

Kylie · 2025-08-07

Good to know

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

›Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

›Accessibility

No elevators

›General

Professional property host/manager