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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
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Terrace/patio
Staircase
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Craig's Royal Hotel offers refined accommodations steps from historic sites. The Gallery Restaurant serves local and international dishes all day, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. After sightseeing, guests can relax with a drink at either of the hotel's two bars.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 6 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curry Star - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chequers Chippery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yellow Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cobb’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frangali's Kafeeneo - ‬3 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 centre. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Gallery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and housekeeping

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Craig's Royal Hotel Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat
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 does it cost to stay at Craig's Royal Hotel?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craig's Royal Hotel on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$150.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Craig's Royal Hotel?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Craig's Royal Hotel located?

Located in Ballarat Central, 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. 455 out of 706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 706 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Raewyn

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely historic hotel. A bit tired in some areas. House keeping staff were very helpful and friendly. Assistant manager was excellent. Very professional and friendly, thank you Linc. Great location in central Ballarat. We walked everywhere. Breakfast was most enjoyable, nice dining room. Prompt friendly service from the waitress. Some rooms are very small, so be aware of this when booking.
Lounge bar.
Many stairs, but there is a great old elevator.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location / ambiance / township/ restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Curtains in room so dusty but everything else was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old hotel. Comfortable rooms. Lots of details and character that made for a super stay in Ballarat .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

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

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay. We felt like we stepped back in time , yet with modern conveniences. Food at the restaurant was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Victorian building, spacious room and I was delighted with my upgrade. Hard to find staff and the service was tardy. I was on a very tight schedule but I will definitely be staying again. Thanks Craig's Royal Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights 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

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

Ruben

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Historic, interesting

Everything as expected, old restored historical hotel with a quaint lift and lots of prints on the wall, a mix of Victoriana with a few art deco statues on traditional staircases. Only surprise was the restricted menu on public holidays and the surcharge to go with it. Good location, near Sturt St. Limited onsite parking with an extra charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is just beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities
Overnight for function- staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel. Restaurant meals were great & reasonably priced. My room was large, bed comfortable, hugh bathroom with bathtub & separate shower. Only issue was the hum from aircon unit outside my window, but after a wine, or two, this was no problem. But if you are a light sleeper request a room away from street & external aircon units. Will stay again as it really is a special place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff v friendly and ever helpful. Loved the atmosphere of the heritage hotel. Food great. Unable to comment on "area around the property" as I had a fall whilst out and about and stayed mostly in the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can’t complain about one thing. We had a most enjoyable time. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and classy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

GLORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice location. cozy property . friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024