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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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adelaide
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Too hot to be comfortable in summer”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2011

Stayed here in the height of summer with 45 deg C plus temperatures and while the dugouts are fairly constant in temperature they were very much on the warm side!! Portable fan supplied for the loungeroom but the ceiling fans in the bedrooms were unbelievably noisy and sleep was hopeless until I finally turned them off and went and got the portable fan. The apartment really needs some form of airconditioning - I believe they have some apartments with aircon - make sure you request this if you are travelling in hot weather. Other than that the rooms were well equipped and clean but very stuffy and smelly. The lounges looked good but were very uncomfortable in my opinion. I have stayed here a total of 4 times over the last couple of years and I think I will try somewhere else next time. Disappointing.

Stayed February 2011, travelled on business
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Adelaide
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Would say this is a must for the Coober Pedy Experience! Fantastic Motel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2011
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Fantastic! Appartments clean & welcoming, owners so friendly & helpful with handy information & discount vouchures for many of the Coober Pedy attractions. Including John's Pizza Bar which have the best pizza's.
The swimming pool is clean and very welcome after a long drive or a busy days sight seeing......
Make sure to call ahead and book as this property is fast becoming popular!
We look forward to staying here again.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“if you need space,this is the place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2010
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person found this review helpful

have stayed at the desert view on my last 2 holidays driving to the nt, plenty of room in these 2 bedroom apartments,to unwind after a long drive,great if you have kids.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Stawell, Australia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Look Elsewhere”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2008

we originally booked into the motel next door which double booked the room in error, so this was the next best option after a 750km drive.
although the reception was efficient and friendly to a degree i was disappointed that there were no recommendations about sightseeing options, no info available in the apartment either.
the apartment was self contained minus a sharp knife or a colander. despite the notices to conserve water and energy the tap was leaking and the frying pan was not suitable for an electric stove as the bottom was not flat and therefore not making proper contact with the cooking surface.
the lounge room was exceptionally sparsely furnished with just a worn out lounge, table and TV. Two bedrooms made 5 sleeping spaces available but weren't exactly clean, neither was the bathroom.
overall it was a tired looking apartment with chipped furniture and certainly not worth the $100 AU paid for.

  • Stayed August 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Augsburg, Germany
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nie wieder!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2008
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  • Stayed January 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Address: Shaw Place, Coober Pedy, South Australia 5723, Australia

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