White Cliffs Underground Motel
129 Smiths Hill Rd, White Cliffs, New South Wales 2836 Australia
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting White Cliffs, White Cliffs Underground Motel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its quirky environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, White Cliffs Underground Motel makes it easy to enjoy the best of White Cliffs. You can take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the Underground Motel, including an onsite restaurant serving up delicious meals for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Also a gift shop and a coffee shop available for those dropping by to say hi. In addition, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While in White Cliffs be sure to experience nearby cafes such as Red Earth Opal Cafe. During your visit, be sure to check out Paroo-Darling National Park (0.8 mi), which is a popular attraction within walking distance of the motel. The Underground Motel is sure to make your visit to White Cliffs one worth remembering.
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Free parking
Free breakfast
Game room
Table tennis
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
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Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
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Shared bathroom
Shared lounge / TV area
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Non-smoking rooms
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129 Smiths Hill Rd, White Cliffs, New South Wales 2836 Australia
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We enjoyed our stay at White Cliffs Underground Motel. The staff were friendly and helpful. Meals ok. The room we had had nearly direct access to the bathrooms so that was bonus . Overall, the place needs an update and maintenance but it was certainly an experience we would recommend.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Great experience, sleeping in a dugout is a real experience everyone should do. The food in the restaurant is delicious and extremely generous serves Staff are friendly and sunset and star gazing from the top of the dug out was magical. Unfortunately the pool is no longer there
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Book the 2 nights deal including tours to get the most out of your stay in White Cliffs
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The team were friendly on check in, we flew in on a private charter flight, and the staff arranged for us to be picked up, although not a fancy Uber or bus, it was fine for the short trip into town, at a cost of $10 per person. The hotel was exactly as imagined, with the dig outs being fitted with the basic comforts. Beds were extremely comfortable. Meals were exceptionally good, with the evening meal large in size portions, and breakfast was all you can eat, help yourself to toast, musli, cereal, coffee tea, etc. Spectacular sunset view from the top Deck of the hotel and very helpful staff to assist with arranging our tour of Whitecliffs with ROB.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Great experience. Very enjoyable. food and staff great. Veiws terific mainly the sunrise. Other travellers great to talk to. well worth the detour. Wife thought the shared bathrooms strange but got used to itThanks to all
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great place to stay at. Friendly staff, I would visit this place again. Food was great, the staff made you feel welcome. I liked looking at the photos on the wall and reading the history of other people.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Great place for something different. Lovely helpful staff and good food. Friendly atmosphere with the guests. Be prepared to switch off from your phone as you can’t use it in your room and you won’t miss it. It is hard to charge things as you are in underground accommodation and not a fancy motel. This place is unique and you will not feel closed in and worth a visit.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Bring some water and be prepared for shared bathrooms.
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Love it when staff enjoy their work and goes above and beyond to share their love of where they work. Clean and well run motel. Great dinner options. Highly recommend. Also get to the opal mine tours - opal fever is real.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: It’s definitely worth the detour.
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Response from Janine G, Marketing at White Cliffs Underground Motel
Responded 20 Sept 2023
Hi hueyloke Thanks for sharing your experience with us, we loved having you! Hope you got to take home some opals during your time here.
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A quirky place well worth the drive. The staff were very accommodating and the food was top notch. We had an ensuite which most rooms don't but there were heaps of bathrooms throughout. It was so colleen thought it had been a 37 degree day. Quote a few large hungry mossies so definitely use the bug spray left in your room
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: No TVs in the rooms so bring a book
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Staff were very helpful and super friendly offering advice on what to do and see while in town. The rooms were exactly as described on website. Shared bathrooms were clean and tidy. Just what the doctor ordered to unplug from the world with no distractions while in the room with no mobile service, wifi or tv……. It was great 🙂
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Janine G, Marketing at White Cliffs Underground Motel
Responded 20 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying with us; we’re really glad you had a great time and made the most of time in White Cliffs a remote part of Australia.
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Probably nice place to visit but wouldn’t stay again. Absolutely nothing to do at the hotel, dinner is timed and they move you on as they have to be clocked off by 9pm. No toilet or bathroom in the rooms nor tvs as well, which means you need to find one in the early hours. Breakfast was toast and cereal only. It is cool it’s an underground hotel but definitely won’t be here again. Self contained cabins at white cliffs were mint and would be my opition again next time..
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
USD 90 - USD 99 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
underground hotel white cliffs
LOCATION
AustraliaNew South WalesWhite Cliffs
NUMBER OF ROOMS
40
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Frequently Asked Questions about White Cliffs Underground Motel
Which popular attractions are close to White Cliffs Underground Motel?
Nearby attractions include Fossickers Den (1.5 km), Paroo-Darling National Park (1.4 km), and Nigsbricabrac12 (1.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at White Cliffs Underground Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at White Cliffs Underground Motel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at White Cliffs Underground Motel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to White Cliffs Underground Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Red Earth Opal Cafe, White Cliffs Hotel, and White Cliffs Outback Store.
Does White Cliffs Underground Motel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Is White Cliffs Underground Motel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.