Desert View Apartments

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a lamp.
A desert-themed interior with a reception desk, a mounted television, and a mural of camels.
A parking area with several cars, a building with multiple garage doors, and a hilly landscape in the background.
A compact kitchen with a wooden dining table, white cabinets, a stove, and a microwave.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Umoona Opal Mine & Museum

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Cots available
  • Barbecue
  • Self-parking included
  • Refrigerator
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
The current price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

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Shaw Place Via Catacombe Road, Coober Pedy, SA, 5723
  • Place, Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Umoona Opal Mine & Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Faye's Underground Display Home
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coober Pedy, SA (CPD)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment K+2S)

A small, narrow room with white brick walls, a single bed with a blue and red bedspread, a ceiling fan, and a small table with a lamp.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment K+2S)

  • Desert view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 2Q+1S)

A bed with a patterned bedspread, pillows, and a rolled towel.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment 2Q+1S)

  • Desert view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (3 Bedroom Apartment 2Q+4S)

A narrow room with white brick walls, a bed with a geometric patterned bedspread, a small wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (3 Bedroom Apartment 2Q+4S)

  • Desert view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment K+3S)

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and a textured wall.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Apartment K+3S)

  • Desert view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Frequently asked questions

Is Desert View Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert View Apartments?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert View Apartments on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$245, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Desert View Apartments?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert View Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Desert View Apartments?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Desert View Apartments located?

Situated in Coober Pedy, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Catacomb Anglican Church and Coober Pedy Hospital. Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage and Old Timers Mine are also within 15 minutes.

Desert View Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 209 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Communication

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
Good value for money stay. Large accommodation in average condition for Coober Pedy. No luxury stay but Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
This property is in need of a refurbishment, but was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great experience, roomy comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great place to stay in Coober Pedy. A very nice underground appartment close to everything. The only slight downside was that the wifi only works outsite the room (it can't penetrate the rock), but the manager says that will be fixed soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Different. Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience to sleep under ground however the property needs renovating. Cushions and couch were dirty with stains on them. The mattress was sagging, not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Kitchen equipment is poorly set up, no wine glasses, no bowls for salad or mixing, only 3 drinking glasses for a 5 bed accommodation, no extraction for cooking resulting in smoke alarm activation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was very dissatisfied, would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
no heating. many lights out of order. tv frustrating. no internet in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Not properly managed the propy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Not just dirty but unclean. Blood on bathroom wall. Couches very dirty and quite old. Beds very uncomfortable. I understand it’s the outback but that doesn’t remove the need for a basic clean. Wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was quite and plenty of parking but very 1970s decor. The accomodation was average for the price paid. A note saying it’s all about the underground unique experience was left on the kitchen table? The bathroom was filthy, outdated with cracks in the sink and the shower rose was broken and water shot out everywhere. We contacted the office by email twice but they never got back to us. Would definitely not recommend staying at Desert View Appartments 😡
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was expansive and quaint. It's basic but has many more amenities than you would expect including washing machine!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Good budget accommodation

Good budget hotel. There’s no reception, check in details are provided through text message and key lock box. The rooms are quiet and clean and huge. The quality of the furnishings is basic but okay for a short stay. Lovely view from the sitting area outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and neat. Unique
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The TV & Bedside lamp didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Communication
There was no staff on arrival, no water in the shower and was a little run down
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Would not recommend, communication with owners is poor as no one on site, walked into room and first thing you see is a massive hole in the rock wall where randomly bits of dirt fall out of did question if the whole thing was going to fall in, beds where rock hard could count the springs that you where laying on.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

NICE PLACE GREAT VIEW

THE UNIT WAS GOOD 2 BEDROOMS 1 QUEEN BED 2 SINGLES LOUNGE AND USABLE KITCHEN ALTHOUGH 2 SMALL POTS FOR COOKING NOT ENOUGH IF FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO COOK BUT STAFF WERE ON HAND TO SUPPLY MORE IF REQUIRED
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Potentially the place to stay in Coober

Excellent apartment/room - a bit weird but a nice experience. Well equipped with all you need for self catering and good amenities such as soap, shower stuff, etc. Yes, you can't escape the fact this has been hewn from the earth but a few upgraded touches, like decent blinds and curtains and this could be one on the nicest overnights in Coober. Even has the perfect spot for a sundowner - as long as you have a cloth to remove the bird crap!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay. Clean, spacious and really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were terrible, especially the single beds. The place is run down and tired. The free wifi never worked, the screen door acraped the ground every time it was opened or closed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable for a family and great location. Wonderful experience staying underground and Michael was great helping us with some running repairs to our car to keep us going.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Shabby

Staff are great and friendly, place is run down and shabby. Really needs some money spent on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed. Place was not clean, beds are rock hard (except 1) furniture old and uncomfortable, and not enough cutlery for 5 people that we booked for. Free wifi does not work. Password provided was incorrect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021