Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Restaurant
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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Onyx Street, Lightning Ridge, NSW, 2834
  • Place, Cooper's Cottage
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Artesian Baths
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lightning Ridge, NSW (LHG)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Queen & Single)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Deluxe Queen)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

Motel with free parking, steps from Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust
This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and barbecues.
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park offers 50 accommodations. This Lightning Ridge motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust and Australian Opal Centre
  • Free airport shuttle service
As a guest of Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Lightning Ridge motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • 24-hour airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian star ratings agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort Caravan Park
Outback Resort Caravan Park
Lightning Ridge Outback Caravan Park
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park Motel
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 811 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Milk hadn't been updated and bodywash was empty. All else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannie

Very relaxed, friendly and attractive place with camping and hotel rooms pleasantly dotted with bougainvillea.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cherie

Travelled with partner
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The property position is a great spot and the pub attached was real bonus. Good food and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. Very friendly staff, good sized cabin well equipped. Quiet place to stay. Easy parking. Great value for the money, would definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place close to town with good amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place for an overnight stay. All staff friendly and helpful. Bar and bistro great and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
All good. Fix the slamming door at the back of the bistro. Not good while having a meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good front of office staff, great location, Caters for most needs, close to everything in town and can walk to eating places. It is not the Hilton, but hey, this place is pretty good for a remote location in the middle of no where. I have stayed here before and this would be my first choice next time too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly customer service with very good amenities and food
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean neat tidy BUT needed updating. Stained pine walls and ceiling, plus the fluro needed changing and the bed lamps didn’t work at all made for a very dark interior
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gail

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here 2 nights. Rooms very tired, in need of renovation on all levels. Bed was comfortable. All rooms had glass doors as entrance doors which ment you had to have the curtains across the doorway for any privacy. Showers were all small and open to the bathroom so water flooded the floor. We had an unfortunate event while here. They need more security on the site, plus a contact for emergencies. No one contactable out of hours. All entrance doors need to be changed to solid doors. Would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Liked: Staff & service
It was a good one night stop over. Could walk to bowling club for dinner
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

3 night stay

Good location, great bar n bistro food very good, friendly staff, room abit dated but comfy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found the staff extremely helpful, our room was extremely comfortable and clean. The hotel staff were friendly and made us feel at home. We will be revisiting Lightning Ridge and will hopefully be able to stay at your resort again. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room is small and has no ventilation but we were comfortable. Bathroom was very compact and not much bench space. Some restaurants were closed on Sunday night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property, needs a little bit of work but very comfortable. The meals at the pub were excellent
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gayle

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a huge bar area and also restaurant attached was a big bonus for us. Lovely to mix with local people who shared their experiences
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can't expect 5-star luxury in the middle of the opal fields, but it was very comfortable especially for just an overnight stay. We ate at the attached bistro where the young staff appeared to be very overworked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025