Sonjas Bed and Breakfast

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

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Garden view
Miners Suite Queen
Property grounds
Miners Suite Queen | Private kitchenette
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
60 butterfly avenue, P.O. Box 1655, Lightning Ridge, NSW, 2834
  • Bottle House Mining Museum
    7 min walk
  • John Murray Art Gallery
    14 min walk
  • Big Sky Library Lightning Ridge
    14 min walk
  • Lightning Ridge, NSW (LHG)
    4 min drive

Room options

Sunset Suite Queen

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Miners Suite Queen

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Opal Suite Double

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Butterfly Suite Family

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

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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).

What's nearby

  • Bottle House Mining Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cooper's Cottage - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lightning Ridge Olympic Pool - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Australian Opal Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Artesian Baths - 17 min walk - 1.5 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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • Free area shuttle
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–9 AM: AUD 15 for adults and AUD 15 for children

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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
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 and a first aid kit
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 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. 82 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 182 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Narelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the outdoor firepit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic little bed and breakfast will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shaun the host was fabulous, helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend it to everyone. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

penny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed at the back of the property in “ the shed”. I was pleasantly surprised how spacious it was- a separate kitchen, laundry, dining area, lounge with 2 very comfortable sofas and the bedroom area had an amazingly comfortable bed. The bathroom was a small wet room, it was winter so this was cold , didn’t spend much time in there! The rest of the space was warm and cosy. Very peaceful and quiet with parking off street. Shaun was a wonderful host, giving ideas on what to do and served great breakfast and catered well for me being a vegetarian. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sereena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and clean. Slept well. Felt warm at night. Close to café and playground for kids. Parking onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lightning Ridge Stay
received a text message with full details of check-in & access to the room. Opal Suite had a kitchenette, double bed , separate bathroom with shower & toilet, Parking was out the front ( could be tight for larger vehicles) . Room was clean & comfortable. Quiet area . There are BBQ facilities at the rear of the property but I had no need to use them. Main street of Lightning Ridge is a few minutes drive or about 15-20 minute walk. Sonjas Bed & Breakfast was comfortable & suitable for my visit to Lightning Ridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the garden shed great conversion of a big double garage with heaps of room and amenities can recommend property for something different to stay in
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are so friendly and accommodating. The beds are so comfortable, like being at home, hifhlt recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable
We had a fantastic stay clean, comfy and cosy. A lovely well stocked outdoor area with sink , bbq and utensils. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, Up the road from the Main Street. Very nice room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, the little flat very very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and the cooked breakfast was delightful. If I get back to the Ridge, I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely quaint double room with amazing beds best night sleep after long drive. Host was so nice and prompt introduction on our arrival. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the best places to stay in Lightning Ridge. Thankyou Shaun.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, with seperate entry/kitchette. Clean annd tidy. Only gripe is the old-fashioned “window rattler” ac - it is noisy and thus was hard to sleep with. Suggest split ac would be more in order. And the paid-for brekkie didn’t eventuate due “renovations” forcing a partial refund and a lift into town, which was fine. Manager Sean was very obliging and provided us with transfers to our aircraft at the airport. Much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great having separate sleeping areas. Beds were very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024