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Sonjas Bed and Breakfast

3.5 star property

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Sunset Suite Queen | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Miners Suite Queen | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $100
$91 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12

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60 butterfly avenue, P.O. Box 1655, Lightning Ridge, NSW, 2834
  • Place, Bottle House Mining Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Australian Opal Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Artesian Baths
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lightning Ridge, NSW (LHG)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Butterfly Suite Family | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Butterfly Suite Family

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Opal Suite Double | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Opal Suite Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Miners Suite Queen | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Miners Suite Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Sunset Suite Queen | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Sunset Suite Queen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lightning Ridge

With a stay at Sonjas Bed and Breakfast in Lightning Ridge, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Bottle House Mining Museum and John Murray Art Gallery. .This bed & breakfast is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Big Sky Library Lightning Ridge and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Cooper's Cottage.
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What's nearby

  • Bottle House Mining Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cooper's Cottage - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Australian Opal Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Artesian Baths - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Lightning Ridge, NSW (LHG) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bruno's Pizza Italian Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Morilla's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nobby's Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonja's Bed and Breakfast - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ampol TakeAway - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Sonjas Bed and Breakfast

Sonjas Bed and Breakfast offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast have kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lightning Ridge bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 15 for adults and AUD 15 for children

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 15 for adults and AUD 15 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Sonjas Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 247 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DIANE

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

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet area, great communication and access to everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfy. Our room was upgraded which is always appreciated. The bed was really comfortable too. Host was very responsive to queries. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little bed and breakfast will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shaun was very welcoming and we enjoyed our stay at Sonja's B&B. He made us a beautiful breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay BBQ was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had all we needed after a huge drive, very comfy bed and great air con to keep us cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute little property, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for us for overnight stay Great room , different to other motels along our journey Big room with great kitchenette, lovely bathroom , comfy bed Well presented and unique Loved it Huge bowling club nearby for drinks and food Very popular spot Great town for a stopover on our long journey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Friendly great facilities. Great location easy to find
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute older house. Nice kitchenette. Would have appreciated message prior to check in as not able to make local calls as an international visitor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shaun was extremely friendly and helpful with ideas of what to see and do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a great stay at Sonja’s. It’s a quirky place to stay,, beds were amazingly comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home, very comfortable bed, great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff and very comfortable. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, the little flat very very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly couple.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet and homely. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, Up the road from the Main Street. Very nice room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024