3.5-star Lightning Ridge motel steps from Lightning Ridge Historical Society Trust
This smoke-free motel features an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park offers 50 accommodations. This Lightning Ridge motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park features an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park is a smoke-free property.
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
24-hour airport shuttle
Free self parking on site
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 elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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
Early check-in fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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
Lightning Ridge Outback Resort & Caravan Park Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 855 reviews
10 - Excellent
258
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 855 reviews
8 - Good
364
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 855 reviews
6 - Okay
167
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 855 reviews
4 - Poor
43
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 855 reviews
2 - Terrible
23
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Paul
Business traveler
Oct 23, 2025
Disliked: Room comfort
Rooms are very dated - On site restaurant had most of the menu not available
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen
Traveled with partner
Oct 23, 2025
Staff friendly Air con fantastic Bar is good
Karen
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Marina
Traveled with partner
Oct 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were great very friendly housekeeping was good. Only the pool was green and unkept not suitable for swimming was unfortunate
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Fiona
Traveled with partner
Oct 6, 2025
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.
Great location to pub and bowling club,
Fan needed a good clean
Air conditioner worked well.
Spare pillows in the room would be helpful
Lady at reception was lovely and welcoming
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Lightning Ridge.