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Kryal Castle

4.0 star property
Hotel in Leigh Creek with free parking

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Kryal Castle blends whimsical medieval charm with comfortable amenities. Visitors can relax in the garden after exploring the grounds, grab a refreshing drink at the coffee shop, or watch children burn off energy at the playground.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Classic Cabin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, free WiFi

Classic Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Air conditioning

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, No Windows

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Classic Room, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cabin, Non Smoking, Valley View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Cabin, Non Smoking, Valley View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
121 Forbes Road, Leigh Creek, VIC, 3352

What's nearby

  • Kryal Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mount Warrenheip Flora Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sovereign Hill - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 15 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Lake Wendouree - 16 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 10 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Little Square Garage - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hideaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brown Hill Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carboni's Pizza Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kryal Castle

Upscale hotel
At Kryal Castle, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Kryal Castle include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1973
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless 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

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Medieval Park is open only on weekends, Victorian school holidays, and public holidays from 10 AM - 4 PM. The Hotel is open 7 days a week and midweek guests will have the Castle to themselves.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Castle Kryal
Kryal
Kryal Castle
Kryal Castle Hotel
Kryal Castle Hotel Leigh Creek
Kryal Castle Leigh Creek
Kryal Castle Ballarat, Victoria
Kryal Castle Resort Leigh Creek
Kryal Castle Resort
Kryal Castle Hotel
Kryal Castle Leigh Creek
Kryal Castle Hotel Leigh Creek

Frequently asked questions

Is Kryal Castle pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kryal Castle?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kryal Castle?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at Kryal Castle?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kryal Castle located?

Situated in Leigh Creek, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kryal Castle and Mount Warrenheip Flora Reserve. Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Wildlife Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Kryal Castle Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 364 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, price
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite an interesting place to stay if you like medieval vibe. Hotel is clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff obviously love working there and it shows. Every part of the stay and castle was a joy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kryal Castle is a unique experience to stay and visit. Would recommend for both couples and families
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So sorry but had to change plans for october
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Navneel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for single day stay. Limited breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Zena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there because it was different to a motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service

Unique stay

A very unique and novel stay. Room was different as expected but comfortable. Only one chair for 2 people though. The castle grounds were great and clean. We enjoyed walking around. Quite good value and would probably stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kid friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Thank you!

We really liked that accomodation includes entry to the Kryal castle attractions on the days of your stay! The day we spent at Kryal Castle was fun and the whole family enjoyed it! Stayung overnight was a novelty experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A medieval day out.

A very interesting place for a medieval day out. Hint: The night charge also includes the admission to the Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and enjoyable venue. Noisy neighbours until late but no fault of venue.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Subbalekshmy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quiet and safe with lot of parking space. The carpet was not clean and the bathroom tile has come out and was falling very often on to the toilet seat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the program with gem packed activities in the castle. The stay was unique and dream like to be in a castle and we all loved it. Check-in wasn’t the best as the room was not ready at 2pm and I had to run up and down to the receptionist twice to get the key only after 2:30pm. The room can be better with some maintenance with the ceiling above shower peeling off and coffee mugs with stains. It’s very windy at night which makes a loud noise from the window that keeps me up almost the whole night. Otherwise it’s been a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think we came during a quiet time which was ideal for us! No noisy neighbours! The room was imaculate and very cosy!! The heater and all other amenities worked amazing they even had a mini heater in the bathroom which was a first and being winter it was AMAZING! a bit outdated but as a castle i think thats the vibe and we loved it! My 3 year old keeps talking about the castle now 😆 i would recvomend coming during the weekend as thats when everything is open we didnt do our research and just thought it was open daily and stayed during the week but had other stuff planned to do in ballarat anyway but a good heads up if you want the full castle experience during your stay :) plenty of free things that are open 247 and the cool little photo props and castle details are great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like: Loved staying in a castle room complete with tapestry on the wall. Enjoyed the free complimentary continental breakfast and free admission to the theme park. It was super hot on the day we explored the castle so it was nice to be able to go back to an air-conditioned room to cool down and have some lunch before heading back out. And the parts we didnt finish exploring, we went back again the next day to finish. The staff were all super nice and the actors/characters at the theme park were outstanding! Dislike: Not enough hooks and shelves in the bathroom. Also the glass door in the shower leaked so there was water on the floor outside every time anyone used the shower. The shower floor was also super slippery. Location wise, there's nowhere to eat after dark so no choice but to head to ballarat city centre or buy takeaway before you come back to the castle. But overall, we enjoyed our stay and recommend this place. Great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dani

Liked: Amenities
The room was fine but it lacked a bit of maintenance. We ran out of hot water on our last day but we had to leave by 7am so couldn’t contact the office. The internet stopped working a few times and one of those days we couldn’t even watch free to air tv. The included amenities were as expected. Going upstairs for the beds were difficult in the tiny homes for adults. The kids enjoyed the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space of room for our big family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Qaint room Suited purpose of stay for the heist dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahasara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, staff overall we friendly and helpful. Just a small note if you stay in one of the tiny houses look at the weather, if it rains or is windy you can definitely feel it. Also be mindful if the trailer is not leveled the shower can leak. But if you and your kids like an adventure its all worth it. Kids had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a new cabin set outside the castle walls. The castle was available for us to walk around in - that was fun and entertaining. Castle is a little tired and getting older but we enjoyed the wander - took us an hour &half. The only glitch for us was no extra blanket in the cabin for the colder winter night. I told staff that I thought this would be a good thing to supply. Excellent continental breakfast supplied as part of room price. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed previously and had a good stay. First stay in cabin/ tiny home. Unfortunately the heating was very inadequate and had to cut short the stay. Staff were helpful and offered to change rooms but had already booked elsewhere. Staff arranged refund without prompting. Although a bad stay staff were attentive so will probably resolve this issue with heating. I would consider again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Owen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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