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The Lookout Cave Underground Motel

Lot 1141 McKenzie Close | P.O. Box 79, Coober Pedy, South Australia 5723 , Australia
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The Lookout Cave Underground Motel
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

In this motel we already enjoyed the reservation, very friendly and helpful. We chose it because of the Tripadvisor reviews and the prices, which are cheaper than the other Underground motels. We arrived with the greyhound bus at 5am in the morning, 10 minutes too early. Nick was already waiting for us,and drove us to the motel. Check-in time is... More

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Hobart, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I haven't stayed at the Hotel as yet but I must commend everything so far. Their website is spot on and easy to navigate. I booked in old school style (phone call) and chatted with Nick. An obsolute gem of a bloke. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything explained without me having to ask a load of questions. Can't wait... More

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melbourne
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We got in late afternoon after a 10 hour drive. The host was very helpful and this is an amazing motel that is dug into a hill. The rooms are indoors and it maintains a comfortable 23 degrees all year around! Facilities were good and within the centre of town perched on a hill. The lookout behind which you can... More

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Dartmouth, Canada
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Well first of all, this hotel deserves an award for their website because that was what sold us. The first impression of the place when we drove up was "this is different" and it sure is! You have to see it to believe that you are living in a cave dug out of stone, underground. The facility was perfect for... More

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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

We really enjoyed our unique underground stay at the Lookout Cave. As we were flying and taking the bus, Nick picked us up at the airport, gave us many ideas for places to visit, arranged an opal mine tour for us, provided us with a tour of the town and area (which was just excellent) and took us to the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012 via mobile

We chose to stay here on our way to Alice Springs. Coober Pedy is just in the middle so a good choice for a stop-over. You should 't expect much sightseeing but hou do want to consider staying at the Lookout cave. Very friendly people who really want to make an effort to make your stop at Coober Pedy something... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 via mobile

I like this nice please overlooking Coober Pedy. The corridor and the rooms are built directly in the sandstone and as soon as you entry you are like in a different world - nice cold atmosphere with nice red walls and ceiling. The nice spa like smell just adds the last point to a nice relaxing stay. The host family... More

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Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Built in a cave/underground, this motel is truly unique. Nick's hospitality is great. He later recommended a few places for us to visit, and we enjoyed them. We asked for a place to shop for Opal, and he recommended John & Yoka's Opal & Art -- a great value outlet with genuine people and super quality opal mined from Coober... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

Decided we had to stay in an underground motel if in Coober Pedy so this one fitted the bill, good enough for what you can get being underground, great views across Coober Pedy from car park, bed was comfortable, room and bathroom was clean, downside was smokers stationed directly outside the door to the rooms, causing the smoke to drift... More

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Tanunda, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
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The motel and the rooms are just beautiful, clean and worth each buck you pay there. It's very familiar and you will get any help you need.

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