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Desert View Apartments: Traveller Reviews

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Shaw Place, Coober Pedy, South Australia 5723, Australia
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Desert View Apartments
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
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“The WOW factor”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Wow, what can I say about the Desert View Motel. This place has the WOW factor, fantastic accommodations, spacious, clean and the owner Tony who greeted us on arrival, blew us away with his hospitality. It was like greeting a long lost friend. We ended up staying two nights and would highly recommend this place to other travellers as THE only place to stay in Coober Pedy. Very reasonably priced and the welcome you will get from the owners is amazing.

If you are wanting a traditional Coober Pedy underground style motel, you cannot beat this place for quality or value. The pool is absolutely fantastic and kept beautifully clean.


Sharon Chapman, Melbourne, Australia

Room Tip: Room 2 was amazing, 3 bedrooms and so spacious
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Katherine, Australia
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“A different experience!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Our stayed at Desert view was marked by very helpful service from the owner and the novelty of sleeping underground.
The accomodation was clean and neat with all we needed for a few nights.
The pool was still quite cool but would be great come the middle of summer.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

We stayed here in Dec '11 for two nights on our way to Uluru and then again for another two nights on our return journey. The apartments are large, cool, clean and provide the underground living experience that Coober Pedy is famous for. The pool was a welcome relief in the 44+ degree heat, and there is a BBQ area that was pleasant to sit around in the evening. Linda & Tony are very relaxed and easy to deal with. Would stay here again.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Loved it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

We stayed here in Aug 2010 and absolutely loved it! The new owners were so lovely and helpful with lots of local knowledge. Room was of an older vintage but spotlessly clean and not out of character with the whole experience of living underground. If you are thinking of staying underground then this is your place. Planning our return trip now and can't wait!

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Spacious and comfortable with a pool - good value for money”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Stayed here with our party of 3 families (one unit/family) - travelling through to Uluru for Christmas - loved the place so much we booked to return on our way back south and spent New Year's Eve there. Apartments are dug into the hill - they are really spacious and clean and quiet- good beds and great space....we loved them. Slept until 9.30am without stirring. The pool was a welcome relief in 40+ degree heat.The BBQ area is a great place to sit and look out over the desert. Found Tony and Linda really friendly and easy to deal with. Would recommend them to anyone. While not in town they are walking distance to town...if it's not 43 degrees!!!

Room Tip: Any room is fine - as you're underground they are all very cool and quiet
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Shaw Place, Coober Pedy, South Australia 5723, Australia

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