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
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
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One morning the hot water was barely luke warm.
The internet was very patchy. Most of the time it cut out so had to use our own data.
Staff were helpful except in respect of the internet.
Otherwise OK
Warwick
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Rebecca
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Great facilities and bistro. The rooms were pretty noisy but the bed was very comfortable
Rebecca
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Justin
Jul 9, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room could have been cleaner. Otherwise OK
Justin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Andrew
Traveled with group
Jul 5, 2025
Great location
Close to Main Street and all facilities
The property was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The property position is a great spot and the pub attached was real bonus. Good food and friendly atmosphere.
Location, location, location. Very friendly staff, good sized cabin well equipped. Quiet place to stay. Easy parking. Great value for the money, would definitely stay there again
Good front of office staff, great location, Caters for most needs, close to everything in town and can walk to eating places.
It is not the Hilton, but hey, this place is pretty good for a remote location in the middle of no where.
I have stayed here before and this would be my first choice next time too.
Friendly customer service with very good amenities and food
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Bruce
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean neat tidy BUT needed updating. Stained pine walls and ceiling, plus the fluro needed changing and the bed lamps didn’t work at all made for a very dark interior
We stayed here 2 nights. Rooms very tired, in need of renovation on all levels. Bed was comfortable. All rooms had glass doors as entrance doors which ment you had to have the curtains across the doorway for any privacy. Showers were all small and open to the bathroom so water flooded the floor.
We had an unfortunate event while here. They need more security on the site, plus a contact for emergencies. No one contactable out of hours. All entrance doors need to be changed to solid doors. Would not stay again.