Offering garden views, Sonja's Bed and Breakfast in Lightning Ridge provides accommodations, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, free shuttle service, and free Wifi. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. Featuring a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. As an added convenience, Sonja's Bed and Breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lightning Ridge, like hiking and pub crawls. The bed and breakfast also features outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day outdoors. Lightning Ridge Airport is 1.2 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Lightning Ridge

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sue
    Australia Australia
    We loved our accomodation which had a kitchen with everything we needed and lounge area with beautiful decor. The bed was very comfortable. We were able to do some washing and it had a clothes line to dry, with outside area with barbecue and table...
  • Norman
    Australia Australia
    Very nice stay. Clean and comfortable. Great host who was very helpful. We would stay again.
  • Dawn
    Australia Australia
    Loved everything about it. Considering booking again for the Opal Festival next year and staying for 5-7 days.
  • Kim
    Australia Australia
    I didn’t expect much and it was excellent. All you needed in a B&B. The breakfast was really quiet nice and Shaun the new owner (with his wife) went out of his way to learn and make the best poached eggs; even went out and bought some new...
  • Ann
    Australia Australia
    A very comfortable and welcoming experience, and great relief from the heat.
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    I loved the quirkiness of this little place. It had all we needed for our 2 night stay. The common area where the BBQ was had everything you needed for a Big Brekkie before you starrted your day! Will definately stay here again.
  • Nyissa
    Australia Australia
    We stayed in the sunset suite - at the back of the property. Extremely roomy, clean and honestly the best accommodation on our entire journey. Even felt super private for a b&b. Went from Brisbane to Perth and back again, and this place was the...
  • Lisa
    Australia Australia
    Clean comfy accommodation, short drive to town. Great communication from host.
  • Captain
    Australia Australia
    Quiet and clean, friendly owner (Sean). Excellent breakfast
  • Jean
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable, convenient accommodation in a quiet location. Host Shaun was helpful, friendly and cooked a great breakfast of bacon and eggs!

Host Info

Company review score: 9.2Based on 311 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We welcome you to our home and enjoy having guests stay from all around the world. In past years I have been fortunate enough to be taught fine art by a teacher in town. My Art work can be seen in some rooms.

Property info

Your home away from home. We have 4 individually decorated units in the heart of black opal country.Beautiful gardens with Bougainvillea and bird attracting native trees. A spacious backyard with out door kitchen and BBQ to use at your leisure and mingle with other guests. Watch the birds feeding and the magical Sunsets and Sunrises from top viewing deck. The home was built by a Hungarian and has special wood carvings of hearts throughout the property which gives a warm and welcoming feel.

Neighborhood info

Lightning Ridge is famous for the Black Opal. Artesian baths, fossicking, John Murray art. Amigos castle. Australian Opal Centre. Opal Mining.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Sonja's Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Sonja's Bed and Breakfast takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sonja's Bed and Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: PID-STRA-10984

FAQs about Sonja's Bed and Breakfast

  • Room options at Sonja's Bed and Breakfast include:

    • Family
    • Double
  • The prices at Sonja's Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Sonja's Bed and Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • Check-in at Sonja's Bed and Breakfast is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Sonja's Bed and Breakfast is 1,650 feet from the center of Lightning Ridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sonja's Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Diving
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Bar crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Yes, Sonja's Bed and Breakfast is popular with guests booking family stays.