Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Outdoor pool
Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Queen & Single)
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Onyx Street, Lightning Ridge, NSW, 2834
  • Place, Australian Opal Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooper's Cottage
    ‪5 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
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Deluxe Queen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

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 barbecue grills.
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park offers 50 accommodations. This Lightning Ridge motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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 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 roundtrip 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust and 4 minutes by foot from 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 267 out of 869 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 869 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 869 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 869 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 869 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very comfortable and the staff are lovely. We had everything we needed and the park is perfectly located to take in the sites at LR.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, handy having Bistro on site
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Location was good and the staff were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was comfortable and reception staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to most things, restaurant and pub were great, room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience of staying there was great cleanliness, staff, amenities and the pool wat a relief only hiccup was the potential snake presence so they shifted rooms for us so no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky motel with 70ies decor, just to get you into the right mood for blue sky mining of a by-gone time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good place to stay

comfy bed, good water pressure in the shower, very friendly and helpful reception
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Motel in a great location to everything in LR
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The airconditioning was great, it even had a fan, which was valuable to us with such hot weather. The room was fine, shower was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Staff friendly Air con fantastic Bar is good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
was easy and all facilities worked fine
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

GRAHAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. good room, facilities etc. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Great location Close to Main Street and all facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wing

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, close to visitor information centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rustic cabins close to all that Lightning Ridge has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Garry

Close to everything.. very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

David

The girl in the office was sensational
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay 👌 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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