Memorable, underground Coober Pedy accommodation
Located entirely underground and sculpted from an original opal mine, The Coober Pedy Experience Motel is filled with natural history and wonder. This Coober Pedy accommodation offers 16 spacious en suite guest rooms with flexibility to accommodate families, individuals, couples, groups, and business travellers alike. Enjoy the peaceful ambiance as you walk through the hallways and tunnels featuring seams of opals, hidden caves and historical images of the building and surrounding areas.
Coober Pedy
Go back in time and stroll around town while exploring museums, boutique shops and trendy restaurants, all within walking distance from this unique property. Ideally situated close to all of Coober Pedy’s highlights, the hotel is a history buff and opal lover’s dream. Wander through the Old Timer’s Mine next door or take in the views at the nearby Big Winch’s lookout. Try something new and noodle for your very own gemstones. You will also find the hospital and local health centre easily accessible from this hotel. The Coober Pedy Experience Motel is filled with adventure, history and natural beauty. For opal lovers, Coober Pedy has the largest display of the gemstones in the world and guests can explore the hidden areas of the original mines. Take a day trip to explore the otherworldly Painted Desert, the Oodnadatta Loop, Lake Eyre and William Creek, or simply watch the world go around and take in the millions of stars amongst Coober Pedy’s arid landscape. The Kanku-Breakaways and the unexplainable Moon Plains are other attractions not to miss.
ROOMS & SUITES
Choose from a variety of sizes and styles.
COOBER PEDY SIGN
A quirky landmark in the heart of town! This bold installation celebrates the opal capital’s rugged spirit. Snap a selfie and embrace Coober Pedy’s unique charm.
THE BREAKAWAYS
A surreal outback landscape near Coober Pedy, where rust-red mesas and multicolored cliffs rise above desert plains. Sacred to local Aboriginal communities and featured in Mad Max films, it’s a photographer’s dream—especially at sunrise, when the rocks glow like fire.
THE SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
A unique spiritual and cultural landmark in Coober Pedy, hand-carved into the earth by Serbian miners in the 1990s. This serene, cave-like church blends traditional Orthodox architecture with the town’s iconic underground style, featuring a striking hand-painted iconostasis and cool, tranquil interiors. A symbol of faith, heritage, and the multicultural spirit of the opal-mining community.
OLD TIMERS MINE
Step into Coober Pedy’s opal-mining history at this preserved 1916 mine turned museum. Descend into underground tunnels and dwellings to see original tools, opal displays, and a glimpse of the harsh yet hopeful lives of early miners. A hands-on journey through the town’s gritty, glittering past.