Sonjas Bed and Breakfast

3.5 star property

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Garden view
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Natural pool
Daily continental breakfast (AUD 15 per person)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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60 butterfly avenue, P.O. Box 1655, Lightning Ridge, NSW, 2834
  • Place, Bottle House Mining Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooper's Cottage
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Artesian Baths
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lightning Ridge, NSW (LHG)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Butterfly Suite Family

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Opal Suite Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Miners Suite Queen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Sunset Suite Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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.

What's nearby

  • Bottle House Mining Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cooper's Cottage - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool - 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

  • ‪Bruno's Pizza Italian Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lightning Ridge Bowling Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Duncans Fashions - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ampol TakeAway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Busy Bee Cafe and Catering - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sonjas Bed and Breakfast

Suburban bed & breakfast with airport shuttle service and area shuttle service
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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 9 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 lift

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

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. 112 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 235 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with group
Shaun was great help after we had a car accident
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were placed in a self contained unit which was very nice. Decor was bright and cheerful, bed was comfy and there was a washing machine and dryer which was great after a week on the road. The reverse cycle heating wasn’t working very well so we cleaned the filters and it then worked perfectly- they were completely blocked up. Small kitchen was sparsely equipped- it could do with a few more basic things like a chopping board and a microwave dish. Would definitely recommend the place though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint property. A warm welcome. The bathroom could do with a little cleaning, A step up into the shower, perhaps a handle would be a great idea.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

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

Super cute

Very welcoming. Lovely room. Shaun was very accommodating and helpful with my breakfast needs. Offered to bring it to my room as I needed to leave early. Very much appreciated. Definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosaria

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

Comfortable, quiet location.

Good checkin communication prior to our arrival. Very comfortable 3 rooms included bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette/dining. Off road parking on the property was good although a little cramped for our large landcruiser. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

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

8/10 Good

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with a small kitchen attached. Bed was comfortable, room was quiet. Off street parking. Wild stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two days on our Lightning Ridge visit. We chose the b and b as we figured it would be a quieter option and it was. It’s not the most modern, but it’s comfortable, clean and has everything we needed. The bathroom is small but fine for a couple of nights. The kitchen had everything you could need, we didn’t cook but could have used the outdoor kitchen/bbq if we had wanted. Breakfast at the property was great. Recommend staying here if you want a small, quiet stay after days of exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and tidy, lots of mosquitos inside on the first night
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very helpful. A nice experience overall. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. The host were lovely and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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