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Sonjas Bed and Breakfast

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B near Bottle House Mining Museum

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Garden view
BBQ/picnic area
Butterfly Suite Family
Natural pool
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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60 butterfly avenue, P.O. Box 1655, Lightning Ridge, NSW, 2834
  • Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cooper's Cottage
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Artesian Baths
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Lightning Ridge, NSW (LHG)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Sunset Suite Queen | Private kitchenette

Sunset Suite Queen

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Miners Suite Queen

Miners Suite Queen

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Opal Suite Double | Room amenity

Opal Suite Double

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Butterfly Suite Family

Butterfly Suite Family

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Lightning Ridge

Close to airport.Within a 15-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Bottle House Mining Museum and John Murray Art Gallery. Big Sky Library Lightning Ridge and Cooper's Cottage are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bottle House Mining Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cooper's Cottage - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Artesian Baths - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Australian Opal Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lightning Ridge District Bowling Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Morillas Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chats Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mammas Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gourmet Gecko Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sonjas Bed and Breakfast

3.5-star B&B near Bottle House Mining Museum
As a guest of Sonjas Bed and Breakfast, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are free. The business-friendly Sonjas Bed and Breakfast also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lightning Ridge bed & breakfast.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets 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

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

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

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 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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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. 99 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 205 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Linet

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

Quaint, quirky and quiet

The Sunset Suite in Sonja's B&B made a refreshing change from our usual motel stays. The unit was spotlessly clean and well equipped for our needs, even if the en suite was a little 'bijou'. We had booked 2 nights but only stayed 1 as no-one told us that most of Lightning Ridge's attractions, shops and restaurants close down 'for the season'. This is no reflection on Sonja's as we would have been very happy to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
My first morning there property staff greeted me by asking where I was from and immediately attempting to engage me in a discussion about politics. I’m on holiday, not interested. My room was switched before I got there but that room was locked. The room available to me had all the windows opened with the AC running when I arrived so it was very hot. After closing the windows, the AC couldn’t keep the space cool. The shower is tiny. The amenities are all dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Excellent

Excellent ,really excellent, it was very hot in lightning ridge 42c when we arrived but the air conditioning in the room was fabulous. Very quiet and peaceful location, all the local amenities within easy reach
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

JM

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Cosy, comfy and quiet b&b close to town

We had a lovely stay at Sonja’s - we stayed in a miners suite which had parking right outside, there was a separate kitchenette with the essentials to make a light breakfast and prepare lunch. The bedroom was well appointed with dresser type space to keep our toiletries out of the small bathroom plus medications etc. The aircon was a bit noisy but efficient in the summer heat. The only thing is there wasn’t a PowerPoint on both sides of the bed, so I charged my phone in the kitchen. Insect repellent and tourism guides were supplied in the foyer. We didn’t get to meet the hosts but they were readily available by phone, if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked two rooms , butterfly room for the kids and miners room for us . Rooms were great as advertised , nice area to have breakfast with the kids out the back and good kitchen facilities for a basic breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room in an interesting building. Welcome message prior to, and on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leisa

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

6/10 Okay

Ann

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a really enjoyable stay. It was nice that we had the back little cottage with its facilities. Shaun was excellent. Helpful with information and offering to help where we needed it. Provided an excellent breakfast with healthy options. Karen
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
The sign at the office door says "Authentic, reliable, trustworthy". That's true - it's a pleasure to stay at Shaun's property. I had lovely breakfasts, wifi, somewhere to dry my swimsuit, my vehicle was safe in the yard, I had privacy. It is an old house, so the walls are a little thin and the floors a little creaky. Instead of a DVD player, it's time to upgrade the TVs to ones to which can stream our phones. I'll be back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super cute and lovely host! Bed was comfy and quiet space without being out of the way. Will be back next time we're passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Don Le

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very clean and comfortable. Didn’t see any staff to comment on that question. Very quite. Peaceful and independent of others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

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

6/10 Okay

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hand rails on stairs Inadequate parking No water pressure Noisy room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No tea towel supplied and bed side lamp did not work due to a blown globe. Minor detail but easy to fix.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024