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Craig's Royal Hotel
4.0 star property

Upscale hotel near Sovereign Hill
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Craig's Royal Hotel

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
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Royal Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Overview of Craig's Royal Hotel

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350
  • Popular LocationCobb's Coffee1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBallarat Jasmine Thai Restaurant1 min walk
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)77 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)78 min drive
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Room options

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

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

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Ballarat

Located in Ballarat, Craig's Royal Hotel is near a train station. Ballarat Golf Club and The Tangled Maze are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World.
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What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 1 min walk
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 2 min walk
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 16 min walk
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 17 min walk
  • Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Grill'd - 3 min walk
  • Curry Star Indian Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • The Forge Pizzeria - 4 min walk
  • Eureka Pizza - 4 min walk
  • Ballarat Jasmine Thai Restaurant - 1 min walk

About this property

Craig's Royal Hotel

Upscale hotel near a train station
Near Sovereign Hill, Craig's Royal Hotel provides 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), self-parking (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, a ballroom and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and free newspapers
  • 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. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Fridges, 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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 15–100 for adults and AUD 15–100 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

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

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: from approximately AUD 15 to 100 for adults and from 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

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 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craig's Royal Hotel on 16 May 2024 start from AU$145.73, 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?

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?

Checkout 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.

Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 452 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 452 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 452 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 452 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 452 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a pleasant atmosphere and history. However, the room that we were allocated had a large cooling tower directly outside of the window. The noise from this prevented us from having a decent sleep. Unfortunate, given that we had a few hours drive ahead of us. We reported the problem to the desk on checking out, and was offered a cup of coffee. We declined.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Roman

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel has great potential but it is run down. The carpets are damaged on the staircase, the lift is charming but not cleaned properly...dust in corners etc... Although we booked early...months ahead we got a room without a view. I asked for a change in room but did not get one. Also the lamb wasn't cooked enough during dinner. Great potential but needs TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

8/10 Good

Marion

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

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a joy to stay; and great breakfasts
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Plants all dying in courtyard from what appears to be lack of water. Very sad outlook from restaurant, mentioned to staff member who said it wasn’t his job but when we looked up from our meals buckets of water we’re being carried out ☹️☹️☹️
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old world charm and features that transport you back to a prior era.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Period building, with historic furnishings. Stylish period decorations. Every room is different; ours was a queen with a high comfortable bed (be wary if you are not too tall!). The bathroom was en-suite, though with no door to separate it from the bedroom itself. Nice shower. There was a stocked minibar. There was a small tv- small, and of cheap quality- it seemed beneath what this 4 star hotel should have. Parking was a problem. When we arrived (at 3pm) I was told there was no space left in the hotel car and had to find somewhere in the street. I was concerned by this, as we were leaving some luggage in the car, and was not impressed that the hotel car park (which we could see from our bedroom) had spaces in it all night. Overall we would not choose to stay at Craig’s Royal again- it was not to our taste.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice aesthetic and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024