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Craig's Royal Hotel

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A lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden table with fruit, and a chandelier. - Craig's Royal Hotel (Ballarat)
A grand staircase with ornate wooden balusters, a stained glass window above, and a red curtain at the bottom. - Craig's Royal Hotel (Ballarat)
A grand lobby with ornate chandeliers, a patterned carpet, and a staircase. - Craig's Royal Hotel (Ballarat)
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings and skylights, featuring checkered flooring and multiple dining tables and chairs. - Craig's Royal Hotel (Ballarat)
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, bar stools, and a large mirror. There are bottles and glasses on the counter, and a potted plant is visible. - Craig's Royal Hotel (Ballarat)
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars, and a conference center at Craig's Royal Hotel. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Gallery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

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View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame and red canopy, a sitting chair, a table with a vase, and a chandelier.

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a chandelier, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outside through a door.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A classic hotel room with a wooden bed, a radiator, a framed picture on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

Classic Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Royal Room, 1 King Bed

A classic bedroom with a large wooden bed, a wardrobe, a desk, and a chair.

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ballarat Central, a neighborhood in Ballarat, Craig's Royal Hotel is near a train station. Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre and Ballarat Bird World. Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. Visit our Ballarat travel guide
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10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower and ornate architecture at twilight.
    Ballarat Town Hall
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A gallery with large landscape paintings, a statue, and wooden furniture.
    Art Gallery of Ballarat
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historical town with wooden buildings, a fenced mining area, and a clear blue sky.
    Sovereign Hill
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • A waterfront building with a green roof, likely a clubhouse, surrounded by calm water and trees.
    Lake Wendouree
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Her Majesty's Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station
    6 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grill'd
    3 min walk
  • Irish Murphy's
    3 min walk
  • Chequers Chippery
    4 min walk
  • Boss Burger Co
    4 min walk
  • Okami
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 15 to 100 for adults and AUD 15 to 100 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Craigs Bar
  • Craigs Cafe and Larder
  • Foyer Lounge
  • The Gallery Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 100 for adults, and AUD 15 to 100 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Is Craig's Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Craig's Royal Hotel located?

Located in Ballarat Central, this hotel is steps from Her Majesty's Theatre and Ballarat Town Hall. Art Gallery of Ballarat and St Patrick's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Ballarat Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 793 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 793 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 793 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 793 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 793 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique building and rooms, rooms with character. Beautiful building and very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent venue in the heart of the town. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good staff. Part of the building was under repairs and it probably could have been temporarly covered up while guests were around. Our second good experience. P
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly & helpful, whether they were at the reception desk, restaurant or cleaning the rooms. Our room was clean, the restaurant was really nice & the front bar was quite nice to sit and enjoy a drink or two. The only negative is that there is t enough parking available for guests & street parking is $3.60 per hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel I absolutely loved the vibe/decor etc,the staff were extremely helpful.Super quiet place.Took me back a century or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most mind blowing Hotel to stay rich in culture and history....better than the Waldorf Astoria in New York at a bargain price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great old fashioned room!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand hotel - nice quiet rooms. Lovely restoration. Atmosphere is marred by the poker machines.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was extremely pleasant and helpful. Room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Walked downstairs for dinner which was lovely and very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property with lots of character. Off street parking is $10 a day. Restaurant provided great meals. Staff friendly and always helpful. Not the best place to stay with young children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel excellent service good food. Very comfortable bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High standards hotel Friendly professional staff Will keep coming back 😊👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the historical feeling of this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn't stay for breakfast, but did enjoy dinner the night before - food was delicious with generous portions. Loved the beauty and history of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a single room for one night. It was comfortable with an excellent bathroom. The staff were really lovely and the vegetable side dish on the dinner menu is 5 star. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicola Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely heritage hotel in the heart of Ballarat. Many original features including original sandblasted glass with 1850s motifs. The room was clean and comfortable. We stayed a week, and the room is only serviced on request. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property had lots of character and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, decor, ambience, service and amenities. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Lovely comfortable and classy foyer with genuine heritage appeal. Only criticism was surprisinly basic food and drink offerings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm, quiet rooms, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful old hotel, retaining the atmosphere of its glory days, but with modern amenities and a good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful old building. Foyer/reception area feels grand & the heritage is preserved. Room decor is nice but the rooms are a too dated (grandma’s house) for my liking but could look beautiful if designed right. Mattresses are very soft. Rooms clean. Staff were great. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old character and decor of the hotel. The fantastic, comfortable rooms. Like stepping back in time. Fantastic value for money in a beautiful historic city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifully preserved honoring a by gone era. The staff are friendly and attentive. Although we stayed on a 40deg day and the aircon struggled to keep the room cool and the soft mattress and heavy bedding are not suited to extreme heat
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026