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Radeka Downunder Underground Motel & Backpacker Inn

1 Oliver Street, Coober Pedy, South Australia 5723, Australia
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melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

we stayed at radeka's after a very long and tiring trip from adelaide, as soon as we got there we had the friendliest welcoming, martin the manager was so helpful and could'nt have done any more for us. very impressed and we enjoyed our stay in the cool cave. highly recommended.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

A nice affordable alternative in Coober Pedy. The owner/manager Martin was very helpful and was able to arrange spur of the moment underground accommodation for me and even gave me directions to a great location for stargazing. I highly recommend this establishment, you will not be disappointed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013 via mobile

The place is amazing, the room are very cool in the night, the facility realy convenient and the staff is really really helpfull. our car died and they did all they could do to help us. Thanks a lot ! We definitely recommend the place !

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Perth, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013 via mobile

It's a quiet nice expirience sleeping 6,5 meters below the hot dessert. But that's all. Staff at reception tried to be helpfull, but so called legend Martin was not at all. After cleaning staff just woke up everyone at shortly past 8, we took a shower, checked out till 9:30 as wished and went for breakfest. Good old legend Martin... More

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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

If visiting coober pedy it is must to stay here, Martin makes you feel very welcome,he is an ambassador for coober pedy, the rooms are cool , after the heat of the outside,what more do you want great atmosphere from wonderful staff thankyou Martin for an outback experience from Jane and ray Jarman

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Alice Springs, Australia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013

My family had a 1,500km drive from Adelaide to Alice Springs. Coober Pedy was the half way point in our travels and we booked the room on my mobile whilst driving through Port Augusta. Anyone that has done this drive with 4 kids under 8 years old will relate to this review! After the very long drive and 4 kids... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013 via mobile

In town making a documentary and we chanced to stay at Radekas, Martin was as helpful as he was friendly and made us feel right at home. The place has a community feel with the space to chill out too. Sleeping that far underground is indescribably awesome, it's naturally cool, dark and quiet. It's perfectly central, and a walk away... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013 via mobile

Radeka's is a genuine underground hotel. All the cheap rooms are actually cut out of rock with bare stone walls it feels like your sleeping in a mine! The manager Martin is a chilled out Aussie. Really cool guy, easy going about everything. The gift shop is a bit pricey though I recommend checking out the shops in town.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

radeka was a great place to stay in coober pedy, to keep out of the heat and also sleep inside a rock... it's a great experience that was thoroughly enjoyed, and not expensive either. i would happily go back to coober pedy and to radeka.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

The family and I spent a couple of nights in the motel rooms at the Radeka in Jan 2013. This was unique experience which made the 12 hour drive from Renmark worthwhile. Nothing is too much for Martin (Manager) who really made our stay remarkable. The rooms were extremely clean and (thankfully) wonderfully cool. Dont forget to have to have... More

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Radeka Downunder Underground Motel & Backpacker Inn Coober Pedy, South Australia
Address: 1 Oliver Street, Coober Pedy, South Australia 5723, Australia
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Region: Australia > South Australia > Coober Pedy
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Bar/Lounge Free Parking Children Activities Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 5 Speciality lodging in Coober Pedy
Price range (per night): $65 - $135
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Radeka Downunder Underground Motel and Backpacker Inn is located in the centre of Coober Pedy, on the town's main street.The Underground accommodation is located between the BP and Mobil service stations and has a red digital time/temperature display above the motel/hostel entrance."Live Like a Local" by experiencing living 3.5m or 6.5m underground at Radeka Downunder. "Warm in Winter, Cool in Summer".3 choices of accommodation are available; 3.5 metres underground motel rooms with private en suite, 6.5 metres underground budget rooms and open dorms with shared bathroom and toilet facilities or air-conditioned above ground motel rooms with private en suite.Radeka Downunder Underground Motel and Backpacker Inn offers a courtesy bus pick up and drop off at the local bus station for Greyhound passengers and local airport for Regional Express passengers and travelling pilots.Free secure on-site parking is available, and motor bikes and push bikes can be placed under cover. Communal Facilities Include: a fully equipped Kitchen, TV/Dining Room, coin operated Washing Machine & Dryer, Residential Bar & Souvenir/Gift Shop. Several restaurants are two to five minutes' walk away.Radeka Downunder Underground Motel and Backpacker Inn is suitable for any age group, nationality, families, couples, singles, friends travelling together, contractors and student groups.Run as a family business, Radeka Downunder Underground Motel and Backpacker Inn offers half day tours of Coober Pedy, the opal fields and the scenic Breakaways.ALL tours are available morning and afternoon depending on public demand. ... more   less 
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