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Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Sovereign Hill

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Staircase
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Terrace/patio
Near Sovereign Hill, Craig's Royal Hotel offers an elegant escape. Indulge in The Gallery Restaurant's local and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, or dinner while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. Explore the nearby historic sites or unwind at one of the 2 bars.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
$86 nightly
The total price is $95
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 78 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 78 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 79 min drive
  • Ballarat Station - 6 min walk
  • Elaine Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curry Star Indian Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grill'd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ballarat Vietnamese Noodle Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cobb's Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sovereign Hill. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Gallery Restaurant, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured uncovered onsite self parking (AUD 10 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1853
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Gallery Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Craigs Cafe and Larder - This coffee shop serves brunch and light fare.
Foyer Lounge - Onsite bar.
Craigs Bar - Onsite bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 15 to 100 for adults, and AUD 15 to 100 for children

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs AUD 10 per day

Policies

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.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

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

Also known as

Craig's Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat Central
Craig's Royal Ballarat
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Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat, Victoria
Craig's Royal Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Craig's Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Craig's Royal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs AUD 10 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Craig's Royal Hotel and nearby?

Craig's Royal Hotel has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near Craig's Royal Hotel?

Yes, The Gallery Restaurant offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Craig's Royal Hotel like?

Craig's Royal Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Ballarat Station and 3 minutes' walk from Art Gallery of Ballarat.

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Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
Bed
Location
Breakfast
Bathroom
History
Building
Luggage

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with great options and a lovely experience. (3 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant offered good food options and a pleasant dining experience with friendly staff. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Historic atmosphere

Was great to soak up the historic atmosphere in bars, entry and restaurants. Surprised by the pokies but guess you've got to pay the bills. Lovely room but the farthest from lift along many winding corridors. It was very quiet on the Friday night we stayed, comfy beds but chilly bathroom with horrible showerhead. Book the parking before you stay otherwise have to pay on street.
Charmaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming old hotel. Comfortable rooms. Lots of details and character that made for a super stay in Ballarat .
Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old building with friendly, helpful staff. Very nice overall.
Judith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful character and styling
Alex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved every bit of Craig's Royal Hotel. What a gem! We look forward to our next stay.
Carmel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historical charm.
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A beautiful place to stay. We felt like we stepped back in time , yet with modern conveniences. Food at the restaurant was delicious!
Jo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location
Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Both Craig’s Royal Hotel and Ballarat are rich in Aussie history. The hotel is right in the centre and is iconic. Most of all the people that work in the hotel are just so friendly and helpful. Really, you cannot think of staying anywhere else in Ballarat!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to Marathon start and finish lines.
Bo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great restoration of an historic hotel with spacious rooms and excellent dining options. Great value!!!
Donald, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Old world charm and a very quiet setting.
ANDREW, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely in every way
Samuel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place and added bonus we got a free room upgrade!
Rubi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with so much history. Only thing we thought needed updating was the mattress, as you could hear and feel the springs when you sat on the edge of the bed. Aside from that, we thought the hotel was amazing and we will be back.
Carly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property overloaded with character.. perfect weekend getaway
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Old world charm and convenience of location
Colleen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rooms a little small
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay, room and staff were great but no off street parking was available.
Jarrod, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and close to the station.
Lynne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Thanks for a great stay, fabulous old hotel embracing its history. staff all helpful. Coffee and brekky average, would gave done better going to a local cafe. The hotel and stay in Ballarat great, thank you.
Jenni, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great, the room, the service, close to the city.
Lachlan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were very nice and well kept
Margaret, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Matthew, 2-night trip