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Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Sovereign Hill

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Craig's Royal Hotel

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Lobby sitting area
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Lobby
Royal Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, bathrobes, towels

Overview of Craig's Royal Hotel

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

Map
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350
  • Popular LocationBallarat Town Hall2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBallarat Base Hospital17 min walk
  • Popular LocationSovereign Hill3 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)78 min drive

Room options

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

Classic Room

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ballarat

In Ballarat .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Her Majesty's Theatre and Ballarat Town Hall. Art Gallery of Ballarat and St Patrick's Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 1 min walk
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 2 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

  • Grill'd - 3 min walk
  • Curry Star Indian Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • The Forge Pizzeria - 4 min walk
  • Eureka Pizza - 4 min walk
  • Ballarat Jasmine Thai Restaurant - 1 min walk

About this property

Craig's Royal Hotel

4-star hotel near Sovereign Hill
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. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands 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.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1853
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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–11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 15–100 for adults and AUD 15–100 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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 15–100 for adults, and AUD 15–100 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa and Mastercard. 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

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Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat Central
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Craig's Royal Hotel to the airport?

Craig's Royal Hotel is 62.3 mi (78-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Craig's Royal Hotel?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craig's Royal Hotel on Apr 30, 2024 start from $90.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Craig's Royal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Craig's Royal Hotel.

Does Craig's Royal Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Craig's Royal Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 15 and 100 for adults, AUD 15 and 100 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Craig's Royal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 10 per day.

Does Craig's Royal Hotel have a pool?

Craig's Royal Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Craig's Royal Hotel have a restaurant?

Craig's Royal Hotel is home to The Gallery Restaurant, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Craig's Royal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Craig's Royal Hotel to downtown Ballarat?

Craig's Royal Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Ballarat.

Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 454 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 454 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 454 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 454 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 454 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Rohan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked the top room for the spa. Spa was not working. Aircon didnt blow out anything and in 30degree days made it unbearable. Air vents full of dust. Paid for parking which you need to call reception to open gate. Calls went unanswered so stuck outside and inside
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Sienna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was visited by the ghost of Walter Craig. Very uneasy feeling throughout the building, could not sleep the entire night, building and staff were amazing but the place is haunted
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, ver comfortable bed. Generous extras.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel with great character and charm. Loved staying here and would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like stepping back in time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good history
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Andie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walking distance to all the shops and restaurants/cafes. Room was lovely, super clean and very quiet. Restaurant serves great meals at very reasonable prices. Reception staff could be friendlier, more welcoming, and give more instructions as to where to find our room, the dining areas, dining times, just generally more personable. Customer service was lacking, but there were a few amazing team members. Definitely did not like the pokies. As much as we loved the hotel, I did not like the gambling area which was adjacent to the dining area. Not our type of thing, but may not bother others :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023