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Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
2 bars/lounges
Exterior
Lobby
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 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

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Craig's Royal Hotel

Hotel with bars, near 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Craig's Royal Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Her Majesty's Theatre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at The Gallery Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Her Majesty's Theatre and Ballarat Town Hall
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Craig's Royal Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Ballarat hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Secured, uncovered 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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
Craig's Royal Hotel Hotel
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Craig's Royal Hotel Hotel Ballarat

Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 660 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 660 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 660 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 660 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 660 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

K

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel. Restaurant meals were great & reasonably priced. My room was large, bed comfortable, hugh bathroom with bathtub & separate shower. Only issue was the hum from aircon unit outside my window, but after a wine, or two, this was no problem. But if you are a light sleeper request a room away from street & external aircon units. Will stay again as it really is a special place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm and a very quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

LEONI

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A decrepit hotel

A poor, old and decrepit hotel that was certainly nice in its day but now lacks any basic maintenance. Management's attention is on the bar and slot machines. The welcome at reception was zero. All the carpets are old and broken. There were 2 large holes in the bathroom ceiling where you could see the pipes. Parking available for 10 AUD.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at Craig’s. It was exactly what I needed. Room to rest and not see another person if you didn’t want to. Friendly staff and fabulous food.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are very rude, no hot water some of the days
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

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

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Building

More powerpoint would help. TV did nto work, radio reception only
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
A quaint old colonial building with a much history of the gold mining opulence imbued in the art and furniture. The rooms are very small for the price. The small TV fits it the cupboard. The bathroom is updated and satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Pierre

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I loved the location and the actual historic building but the service was subpar. Out of the 5 people I dealt with only 2 was what one would expect hotel staff need to be like. Also they do not cater for feather allergies and aparantly have never had any problem with people with feather allergies. I asked the one service supervisor lady on the bar what these people did with their feather allergy problem considering EVERYTHING'S got feathers in them. She said: Well usually people bring their own bedding. This was after the lady booking me felt to me like I had to beg her to book me in and after taking my deposit telling me that they do not service the rooms... and tells me breakfast is served at 7 only to find out thats something you pay for extra. Its a shame about the staff as the town and the actual building and facilities are actually very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Treat Yourself to Old Fashioned Luxury

Majestic, looking a little tired in some of the general areas but the room very luxurious. Modern bathroom with a Spa, robes and extra large bath towels was a big plus. Only criticism is that the power-points were tucked behind a table and one of the old world lounge chairs which made it difficult to position the ironing board and iron our clothes or even charge our phones.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAREE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great heritage building

Great location. Great room. Great bed. We didn't receive room service though - not sure if they just missed us or they don't provide it (or you have to pay more) but we were only there for 2 nights so not a big deal. It is a beautiful old building - make sure you go and explore it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl J

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the Craig Putty the music in the front of house was aimed at the under 20’s, something a bit more fitting with the period would lift the guest extra Please make good DJKING
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025