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Craig's Royal Hotel

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

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Conference space
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The price is $97
includes taxes & fees
$87 per night
Dec 12 - Dec 13

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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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 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

  • ‪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

Craig's Royal Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sovereign Hill. For a bite to eat, guests can check out 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 travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 41 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Secured uncovered onsite self parking (AUD 10 per day)

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)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • LCD television

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

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.

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

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs AUD 10 per day

Policies

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.

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

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 to 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?
Yes. Self parking costs AUD 10 per day.
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.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Good

Although we enjoyed our stay and the reception staff were very helpful and I thoroughly enjoyed the spa bath, there were issues,there was dust throughout the property,carpets in the main area were actually threadbare! and I don’t think the mattress had been changed since Prince Albert stayed there since it sagged badly in the middle! Such a shame as overall it’s a lovely hotel.
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and classy
Nick, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

S, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Missed the mark
Had to find a suitable hotel for a weekend speaking engagement in Ballarat. Hotel is ageing for sure but was ok. Car park entry is very difficult and staff were all confused as to how to enter. I was locked out on Saturday night after 10pm. Had to exit through roller door and walk all the way to front of hotel to access. Crazy! Also the biggest issue was music playing all the time... all night. No one knew anything about it. Shocking and very disruptive. Staff seemed untrained and very young to be managing a hotel. Same guy was on front desk and making coffee for brekky. No water at the table.. simple things missing. Eggs overcooked.. bacon dry and not cooked fresh...wouldn't recommend staying here. Such a shame for an iconic place.
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Dated
Beautiful building but Rooms need updating, no shower door (water went everywhere), toilet seat all cracked, central heating / aircon (poor), window didn’t open in bathroom, fridge very unpractical (no freezer), pack your own pillow if you need any substance (so thin).
maggie, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Craig’s Royal
Amazing building. Bits were tired but generally in keeping with the ambience. Location was good. Bed was comfy. Room was very dusty but I’m hoping that was more to do with the old building. Staff we encountered were efficient but a bit unfriendly and abrupt. Limited parking is available but only was told on check out there was a charge .
Joanne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Noise level way too high
Reception was friendly and staff helpful. The room was average, but the problem was the noise. We really couldn’t sleep properly. The condenser unit 1 meter away from our window was very noisy. The dB reading was 47 on average through the night (I’m a past sound engineer and care about that kind of stuff).
Christopher, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hospitality dining issues at Craig's
The overall experience was very good in a top-rate traditional property. However our dining experience at the Atrium on Saturday night was spoilt by the poor service of the two staff on duty. At the completion of our main course they ignored our table) even though the room was about one-third occupied) for about half an hour to remove our plates and for us to request the dessert menu. Both staff were not cognisant of the wishes of the diners at all tables. They need better training in Hospitality.
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight for function- staff excellent
Angela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Evelynne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely property. Bathroom needs a fan or some fresh air because it was a bit musty. I know we’re unusual, but it was very warm so thank goodness for the ability to open the window (something you can’t do in most hotels!). Food in the restaurant quite good and service kind and attentive. Had to search for a dropped AirPod and discovered that under the bed had not been vacuumed in a long time. It would be a real challenge in maintaining this property - and it’s charming!
Agatha, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful old hotel with old world charm. Carpet on stairs threadbare is places which can be a little dangerous.
Vicki, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Matt, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The architecture and decor of Craig’s is simply fabulous. However fake plants and floral displays really cheapen the look. The room was less than expected - booked 12 months in advance and I poured over the supplied photos and description to make my selection. Overall a pleasant stay but I would not return.
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Central
Faye, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Craig’s Royal Hotel. The accommodation was lovely and comfortable, the food in the restaurant was delicious and generous, and all the staff were so kind and obliging, nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend Craig’s Royal Hotel and would definitely stay here again. Thank you to all the management and staff who made our stay enjoyable and memorable.
Louise, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location close to Ballarat Central and city restaurants.
Phil, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

ARCHITECTURAL, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Craig, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would definitely recommend
Caroline, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Yeoun, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Safe, quiet, easy parking , close to town
Beverley, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

ISSE, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The elevator is a icon The reception staff great Now you have major problems 1- No staff i the bar area. Several people including me awaitimg 10 - 15 minutes to find a staff member to assist Some people walked off and up the road 2- I spilt hot chocolate all over the table. As i went ti get help from the 3 staff members in the morning doing ver little. No one seemed interested in the assistance nor cared to ask could they help. I got rags and cleaning rags to mop up and clean up the mess. This is very poor After i had cleaned as much as i could I stopped a staff member bringing a coffee in for someone and let them know that i did my best but its still amess. I beleived that until i said something no one cared at all!!!!!!!!! The parking is bad having to park in the street. You should look for a area that is set aside for your patrons
Ron, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The restaurant was excellent."
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Address
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC