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Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with bars, near Sovereign Hill

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Lobby sitting area
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock
Lobby
2 bars/lounges
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sovereign Hill - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Curry Star Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Schnitz - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Craig's Royal Hotel

Upscale hotel near Sovereign Hill
At Craig's Royal Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars, and a conference center. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Gallery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and housekeeping

Languages

English

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

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (AUD 10 per day)

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 100 for adults, and AUD 15 to 100 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 10 per day

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
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Craig's Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat Central
Craig's Royal Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat, Victoria
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Craig's Royal Hotel Hotel Ballarat

Frequently asked questions

Is Craig's Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Self parking is available for AUD 10 per day.

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?

Situated in Ballarat, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Her Majesty's Theatre and Sovereign Hill. Ballarat Town Hall and Art Gallery of Ballarat are also within 5 minutes. Ballarat Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 660 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 660 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 660 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 660 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 660 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical and renovated tastefully.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated in old world style. A good restaurant inside hotel with great coffee. Staff are friendly and parking available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved every bit of Craig's Royal Hotel. What a gem! We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Marathon start and finish lines.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely decor and historical pub. Great location in the heart of Ballarat. My room for some reason was very nosy and I could hear people talking quite loudly for most of the night. The other fault was my room’s temperature which was more like a sauna than a room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restoration of an historic hotel with spacious rooms and excellent dining options. Great value!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm and a very quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

ana liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
unique
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rubi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and added bonus we got a free room upgrade!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a little small
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm and convenience of location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property overloaded with character.. perfect weekend getaway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, the room, the service, close to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Ballarat Gem

Our stay at Craig's Royal Hotel was fantastic. The welcome from the front desk was warm and they helped us out with an early checkin too. The room was well furnished and beds very comfortable. Perfect location for exploring Ballarat. The hotel is showing it's age a little but it is very lovely, clean, and has a wonderful old world charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Being old was interesting. But had to plug in the kettle on the floor No cosy lounge with a fire. That would have made it. Could have a smart tv. staff uninterested. Was disappointing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at Craig’s. It was exactly what I needed. Room to rest and not see another person if you didn’t want to. Friendly staff and fabulous food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice and well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was happy with my stay. The staff were great and helpful and friendly. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel with all the old world charm. Friendly, helpful staff. Secure off street parking available. Nice dining room with good food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very Grand Old Building. The staff were very polite and helpful. The food was well presented and tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, generous rooms. A very unique experience. Balcony needs some tlc but wasnt enough to ruin our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024