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Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property

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Experience classic luxury in our elegantly furnished lobby, featuring a plush sofa, wooden coffee table, and grand chandelier.
Enjoy meals in a spacious dining area with a high ceiling, skylight, and ornate chandelier.
Relax in this inviting room with a comfortable bed, a stylish nightstand, and a cozy chair.
Stunning staircase with ornate details, flanked by lush greenery and a beautiful stained glass window.
Classic design hallway with a framed picture, vase, and decorative patterned walls.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350
  • Ballarat Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ballarat Base Hospital
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Sovereign Hill
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Craig's Royal Hotel

4-star Ballarat hotel close to Sovereign Hill
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a conference center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and conference space are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Craig's Royal Hotel offers 41 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Ballarat hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Ballarat hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Craig's Royal Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self 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 center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
  • 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
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

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

Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 673 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 673 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 673 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 673 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 673 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

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 1 night 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

Samuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely in every way
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yin Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Liked reading the history of the hotel. Did not like that the shower taps jept dripping.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lois

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs updating, carpets worn etc. Expensive and if you want room service to have to phone. What happened to having your bed made every day .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, room and staff were great but no off street parking was available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jenni

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and close to the station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unfortunately our one night stay started very badly,after being asked to park out front and to enter hotel to check in and then put our car in their car park. In that 10-15 min we received a parking fine. Receptionist who spoke on phone upon arriving to hotel and told me to park out front should have warned us. Ruined our whole experience and one night getaway, staff didn’t care !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old style elegance
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restoration of an historic hotel with spacious rooms and excellent dining options. Great value!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025