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Craig's Royal Hotel

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

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

Why we love this property

Flavourful dining options
A restaurant serves local and international cuisine at this hotel. Guests can also enjoy 2 bars, a cafe, and cooked-to-order breakfast.
Cosy bedroom indulgence
Drift off in premium bedding with blackout drapes ensuring total darkness. Slip into plush dressing gowns in curated rooms with individual decor.

Room options

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 4 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 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

  • ‪Grill'd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Irish Murphy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roy Hammond - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yellow Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cobb’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Sovereign Hill. For a bite to eat, guests can visit 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 travellers.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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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)

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Gallery Restaurant – This restaurant specialises 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 – On-site bar.
Craigs Bar – On-site 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

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat, Victoria
Craig's Royal Hotel Hotel
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Craig's Royal Hotel Hotel Ballarat

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 that you 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?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Craig's Royal Hotel.

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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Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were great with enjoyable dining and prompt friendly service. (5 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant offered good food options, pleasant dining room, and friendly service. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel excellent service good food. Very comfortable bedrooms.
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely old building
Alana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay
Tony, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The property had lots of character and the staff were lovely.
Kristina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room that suited my needs
Angelique, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay a lot of history in the building. Great stay
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old Hotel
Allison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room Friendly staff Just keep hearing a bird cheeping from our room lol.
Liza, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay. Although I didn't eat there, the areas looked clean and inviting. Room was clean and sheets sharp and clean. Everything for a sales rep would want for a good nights accommodation.
GREG, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Warm, quiet rooms, friendly staff!
Phil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Glorious old hotel with great charm
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location / ambiance / township/ restaurant
Helen, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Lovely historic hotel. A bit tired in some areas. House keeping staff were very helpful and friendly. Assistant manager was excellent. Very professional and friendly, thank you Linc. Great location in central Ballarat. We walked everywhere. Breakfast was most enjoyable, nice dining room. Prompt friendly service from the waitress. Some rooms are very small, so be aware of this when booking.
Lounge bar.
Many stairs, but there is a great old elevator.
Raewyn, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We will be back

Really loved the restoration work, the furnishings and the history of the establishment. Bed and room very comfortable and warm.
Anne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hospitality
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Single bed creaked and the room was too warm. It was very clean and quiet. Beautiful old building!
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historical and renovated tastefully.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It has an old world charm.
Rhonda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyable evening
Rae, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location
Steve, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Héritage hotel with fun old lift!

Beautiful old building with an old style lift! I think the hotel was lovely. It could do with a few updates like thread bare carpet on stairs and more accessible plugs bedside. Note that there are attached pokies which kind of change the heritage vibe. Staff are nice and friendly.
Briana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the lift! The property was an experience in itself... surrounded by history
Greg, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable, convenient to the city centre, interesting history nicely preserved
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautifully decorated in old world style. A good restaurant inside hotel with great coffee. Staff are friendly and parking available.
Donna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Anthony, 1-night trip