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Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust

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Restaurant
Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Queen & Single)
Bar (on property)
Living area
Point of interest

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

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
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lightning Ridge, NSW (LHG)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Queen & Single)

Superior Room, Multiple Beds (Queen & Single)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Deluxe Queen)

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Deluxe Queen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park places you steps from Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust and within a short 5-minute stroll of Australian Opal Centre. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a free airport shuttle. .At the motel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Lightning Ridge motel include Cooper's Cottage and John Murray Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Australian Opal Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cooper's Cottage - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Artesian Baths - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Lightning Ridge, NSW (LHG) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bruno's Pizza Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ampol TakeAway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nobby's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gecko Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonja's Bed and Breakfast - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park

Motel with free parking, steps from Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust
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.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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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 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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

As of 9 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park on 16 Feb 2026 start from AU$163.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

Yep, Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park has a free self car park.

Does Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park have a pool?

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 856 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 856 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 856 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 856 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 856 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

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

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Firstly I booked a room with queen and two single beds and was given Queen and one single bed. We got changes to a room with three single beds, however there was a terrible smell which we couldn’t get rid of. Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Older room but plenty of room and good inclusion which helped to us being contained.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes spotless. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Needs some work on the light switches in our room.Staff were very friendly Tne bar and Nobbies were great. .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne, Fern Bay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Rooms are very dated - On site restaurant had most of the menu not available
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Staff friendly Air con fantastic Bar is good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were great very friendly housekeeping was good. Only the pool was green and unkept not suitable for swimming was unfortunate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful cleaning staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Location was good and the staff were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

I realise Lightning Ridge is a very remote outback town, however The room was very dusty which is not good for allergy sufferers and asthmatics. Under the bed was rubbish including a cigarette lighter.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room in a great open plan complex. The room was comfortable with usual items. Toater, microwave and fridge. My one tiny complaint is that we had plates and cups, but only cutlery was two knives. The complex is right in town and has it's own pub, bistro and bottleshop. There is also a caravan park section for those bringing their own accommodation. Staff where nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

yan

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We lived in a motel. You can clearly hear the noise from the next room. There is no tables or chairs in the room. A small bench with two extremely high and uncomfortable stools in the room. Four of us had to stand around the bench for breakfast. There is only a double bed and one single when we paid for 4 people. The kids slept in a single bed. I still gave 2 stars because it is the outback, where at least we had a bed to sleep and a roof to keep safe. We cannot expect more than that. If you are tight on budget, it is not a bad option. We had no choice because there were no other places available. By the way, the pub steak was the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic outback motel, we loved it. Room had good basic facilities and is right in town so easy to get to local shops and eating places. Staff were super friendly. Bottle shop on premises and also a swimming pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bistro onsite have lovely meals. Staff were courteous. Room was ok, not finished off, blanket in cupboard was not new, it had been screwed up and shoved in. No instructions for wifi or dining, just a map. Overall stay was ok, don't expect the finishing touches.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very friendly. Room was very tired. Lounge in room was terrible-vinyl all torn; we needed to cover it with a blanket in order to sit on it. Microwave in room a great addition. Fridge hadn't been cleaned out properly from last guest with old food found in there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. The bottleshop. And the pool
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Travelled with family
Great shower but bed was uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025