Coober Pedy is home to Desert View Apartments. Old Timers Mine and Faye's Underground Display Home are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Water Conservation Reserve and Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park.
Josephine's Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Old Timers Mine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Umoona Opal Mine & Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Faye's Underground Display Home - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
St Peter & Paul Catholic Church - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Coober Pedy, SA (CPD) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant - 18 min walk
Downunder Gallery and Cafe - 19 min walk
Crystal Cafe - 19 min walk
Opal Inn - 3 min drive
Indian Hill - 11 min walk
About this property
Desert View Apartments
Apartment in Coober Pedy with free parking
Along with barbecues, this apartment building has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each apartment features a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave, plus an electric kettle and an LED TV with digital channels. Amenities also include a ceiling fan and a shower.
Desert View Apartments offers 11 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Bathrooms include a shower. LED televisions come with digital channels.
Amenities
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Is Desert View Apartments pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
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.
Reviews
Desert View Apartments Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
7.8/10
Communication
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 209 reviews
10 - Excellent
76
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 209 reviews
8 - Good
83
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 209 reviews
6 - Okay
33
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 209 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 209 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
Reviews
8/10 Good
Duncan
16 Aug, 2025
Liked: Communication
Good value for money stay. Large accommodation in average condition for Coober Pedy. No luxury stay but Would stay again.
Duncan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Ross
22 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
This property is in need of a refurbishment, but was clean and beds were comfortable.
Ross
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
11 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great experience, roomy comfortable
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Mark
21 Apr, 2025
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.
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Jayant
19 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Overall was very dissatisfied, would not recommend.
Mandy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Peter
20 Jul, 2022
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
no heating. many lights out of order. tv frustrating. no internet in rooms.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Mahinda
5 Jul, 2023
Not properly managed the propy
Mahinda
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Tim
28 Jun, 2022
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.
Tim
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
2/10 Terrible
Murray
21 Oct, 2022
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 😡
Murray
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
David
23 May, 2022
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!
David
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
8/10 Good
Anna
24 Apr, 2022
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.
Anna
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tracy
15 Apr, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was no staff on arrival, no water in the shower and was a little run down
Brett
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
4/10 Poor
Lindsay
27 Aug, 2021
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.
Lindsay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
andrew
17 Jul, 2021
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
andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Trevor
21 Jun, 2021
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!
Trevor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay. Clean, spacious and really friendly staff
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 May, 2021
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
6/10 Okay
Brett
27 Apr, 2021
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Shabby
Staff are great and friendly, place is run down and shabby. Really needs some money spent on it.
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.