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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 Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

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

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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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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Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

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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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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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About the area

Map
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350

What's nearby

  • Ballarat Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lake Wendouree - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 6 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 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 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 lift
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Meeting rooms, a ballroom 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

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craig's Royal Hotel on 29 Dec 2024 start from €92.41, 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. 375 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 550 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 550 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was unexpectedly ungraded upon check-in to a beautiful suite, with stunning finishings and huge spa bath. What a delightful start to my two night stay! Staff were exceptional and i cannot fault the property at all. Hope to return one day. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Hawthorne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful heritage hotel, exquisitely restored. A wonderful night spent in a Jane Austen era room. Just perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid for the best room with a spa bath and balcony, spa bath was dirty and didnt work & balcony was shared with a second room where an angry woman yelled at us for walking out onto it (why would you not put a divider?)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jon, West Footscray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The absolute charm of the hotel negates and negatives. For me the hotel is getting a little old, aircon quite tired, bed needing tightening up, never the less I continue to stay at Craigs. It's wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Zhaolin

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot water in the show keeps playing up, sometimes hot, sometimes cold; there was a time I was washing my hair, and suddenly, the water became cold. I told reception, and they said they would have a plumber to have a look in the future.....Not a very good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

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

10/10 Excellent

Xintong

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic accommodation, decorated in old world charm. In walking distance to restaurants and shopping center. Staff are very welcoming, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming, comfortable and close to art galleries and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
hhh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Evelynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Travelled with group
I was first in Ballarat at Teacher’s College in the early 60’s. The hotel was iconic then. Loved my stay. The food was very good, too. Will be back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really loved the heritage style of this hotel, the old fashioned lift added authentic charm to the venue.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the hotel had its old charm, the lift was still working that made my day has it's an old lift that you dont see much of these days
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Agatha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Bathroom needs a fan or some fresh air because it was a bit musty. I know we’re unusual, but it was very warm so thank goodness for the ability to open the window (something you can’t do in most hotels!). Food in the restaurant quite good and service kind and attentive. Had to search for a dropped AirPod and discovered that under the bed had not been vacuumed in a long time. It would be a real challenge in maintaining this property - and it’s charming!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful old hotel with old world charm. Carpet on stairs threadbare is places which can be a little dangerous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The architecture and decor of Craig’s is simply fabulous. However fake plants and floral displays really cheapen the look. The room was less than expected - booked 12 months in advance and I poured over the supplied photos and description to make my selection. Overall a pleasant stay but I would not return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Craig’s Royal Hotel. The accommodation was lovely and comfortable, the food in the restaurant was delicious and generous, and all the staff were so kind and obliging, nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend Craig’s Royal Hotel and would definitely stay here again. Thank you to all the management and staff who made our stay enjoyable and memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024