White Cliffs Underground Motel

World's largest underground motel in White Cliffs, NSW - a 44-room dug-out style cave hotel set within Australia's oldest commercial opal field

Accommodations

The White Cliffs Underground Motel offers 44 serviced dug-out style cave rooms, each fully furnished and carved into the hillside. The underground temperature stays at a constant 22 to 23 degrees Celsius year-round, providing natural climate control. The family-owned and operated motel also provides soundproofing and interconnected rooms for larger groups.

Dining

The on-site licensed restaurant serves a seasonal menu with chef specials, including generous pizzas and homemade dishes. Guests receive a free complimentary welcome drink upon arrival, and the public bar adjoining a beer garden offers a lively atmosphere. Breakfast is included as a continental spread, and the restaurant also provides gluten-free options and special dietary accommodations.

Entertainment & Activities

The underground motel houses a museum with historical photos, geological samples, and local storytelling that details the town's opal mining history. Guests can climb the 'stairway to heaven' to a rooftop viewing area for outback sunsets and starry skies. Evening entertainment includes a games room, temporary art galleries, and a shared lounge area with a wood fire.

Location & Tours

The Whitecliffs Underground Motel sits near Australia's oldest commercial opal field, with sealed roads providing easy access to fossicking areas and heritage trails. Award-winning tours from Tri State Safaris operate from the motel, taking guests into working opal mines and local attractions. The motel also offers guided tours of the town's history and the unique dug-out experience.

Family-Friendly Features

The underground motel provides family rooms with interconnected options, an indoor play area, and board games and puzzles for children. Daytime outdoor activities and the museum tours engage families with the local environment and opal mining history. The motel is dog-friendly, allowing pets in designated rooms and the dining area, with a focus on health and well-being of all guests.

• Accommodations: 44 underground dug-out rooms with constant 22-73 °F temperature
• Dining: Licensed restaurant with seasonal menu, free welcome drink, and continental breakfast
• Entertainment: On-site museum, games room, temporary art galleries, and rooftop sunset viewing
• Activities: Guided tours of opal fields and award-winning Tri State Safaris tours
• Family: Family rooms, indoor play area, board games, and dog-friendly policy
• Location: Adjacent to Australia's oldest commercial opal field with sealed road access