Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with bars, near Sovereign Hill

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is SAR 286
SAR 319 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Classic Room

Highlights

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

Classic Single Room

Highlights

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

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350

What's nearby

  • Ballarat Town Hall - 2 min walk
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 3 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
  • 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 ballroom
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: AUD 15-100 for adults and AUD 15-100 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Gallery Restaurant
  • Craigs Cafe and Larder
  • Foyer Lounge
  • Craigs Bar

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

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
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Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat, Victoria
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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.

Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 587 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 587 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 587 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 587 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 587 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

6/10 Okay

Lynelle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The building is unique; so much heritage. So many famous people stayed in the room we paid so much (too much) for. It was supposed to be a King bed, but sadly was smaller than a queen.(It was long, however.) And really, I needed a ladder to climb in. The pillows(2 each) were flat; luckily I brought my own.The curtains were dusty and one lace one was ripped. The carpets were old; and, yes, perhaps they were supposed to be. Power points were hard to find. The bathroom was beautiful; an oasis in the desert. But sadly one of the hand towel holders fell off in my husband's hand. All it needed was a better screw. So, the Dame Nellie suite was a disappointment. It needed a good clean and some maintenance. The hotel could be beautiful, but the love is just not there. The reception staff could be more attentive to their tasks. I would not return but urge you to go and look at a bygone era
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Kay

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson, Leongatha

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

6/10 Okay

Travis

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Lyn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location however very difficult to find parking. Staff not too helpful. No point paying extra for the room with a tub because the hot water only runs for 5 mins maximum so it’s pretty hard for 2 people to even shower let alone make use of the tub. Rooms are very dated and smell really off. The doona also had a strange smell - found some old yellow stains on it after a quick investigation on day 2 which was quite yuck. Overall was excited to leave in order to get a better rested night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

PENG, Patterson Lakes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical and royal experience
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

Graeme

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 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

Geoffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An amazing example of gold rush opulence well preserved to keep its essence but with all the mod cons. Was delighted to see a working lift with manual doors!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

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