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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
Lobby
Royal Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 327
SAR 360 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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

Classic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 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 center. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Gallery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' 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 premises, a ballroom, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and housekeeping

Languages

English

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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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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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

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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

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 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?

Check-out 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.

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Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 621 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

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good.
Stayed 3 nights 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, generous rooms. A very unique experience. Balcony needs some tlc but wasnt enough to ruin our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel with all the old world charm. Friendly, helpful staff. Secure off street parking available. Nice dining room with good food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was happy with my stay. The staff were great and helpful and friendly. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large room with thick curtains. Very quite and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

PENG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical and royal experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand old property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tesla Destination Charger free for guests, by arrangement. The place has style. Limited secure parking, otherwise it's parking on the street (free overnight).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the TV in the room didnt work, otherwise the stay was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Ballarat Central and city restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old traditional hotel, close to amenities, with friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Robyn

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

6/10 Okay

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old, well kept building. Everything was Ok but the price didn't reflect the quality or attention to detail. Would have been happy to have paid $350 a night but no more. Also it's a pokies joint...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Five star. Would recommend to others. Well done. We will be back. Cheers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved the history and architecture of such an old building. The dining menu was limited and food was disappointingly low quality for the price. Saw many examples of a lack of upkeep such as wires hanging from ceilings etc.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024