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Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with bars, near Sovereign Hill

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Lobby sitting area
Staircase
Terrace/patio
Living area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Craig's Royal Hotel offers refined accommodations steps from historic sites. The Gallery Restaurant serves local and international dishes all day, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. After sightseeing, guests can relax with a drink at either of the hotel's two bars.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
The current price is RM404
RM445 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

Room options

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 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 - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 6 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curry Star - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chequers Chippery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yellow Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cobb’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frangali's Kafeeneo - ‬3 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 centre. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Gallery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and housekeeping

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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

  • No on-site parking available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 100 for adults and AUD 15 to 100 for children

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
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

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
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

Is Craig's Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craig's Royal Hotel on 30 Oct 2025 start from RM 404.43, 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.

How much is parking at Craig's Royal Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Craig's Royal Hotel located?

Located in Ballarat Central, 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.

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Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 703 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 703 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 703 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 703 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 703 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm, quiet rooms, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location / ambiance / township/ restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mattress very hard…first time in a long time I’ve stayed in a hotel without pillowtop. Only accessible powerpoint was in the bathroom and no smarttv so stuck with free to air. Bathtub needed recaulking. Overall disappointing given the price but staff were kind and location was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable evening
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical and renovated tastefully.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Curtains in room so dusty but everything else was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lift! The property was an experience in itself... surrounded by history
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable, convenient to the city centre, interesting history nicely preserved
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated in old world style. A good restaurant inside hotel with great coffee. Staff are friendly and parking available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old hotel. Comfortable rooms. Lots of details and character that made for a super stay in Ballarat .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful old world ambience. I felt like I was in France for the evening. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charmaine

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

Historic atmosphere

Was great to soak up the historic atmosphere in bars, entry and restaurants. Surprised by the pokies but guess you've got to pay the bills. Lovely room but the farthest from lift along many winding corridors. It was very quiet on the Friday night we stayed, comfy beds but chilly bathroom with horrible showerhead. Book the parking before you stay otherwise have to pay on street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful character and styling
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building with friendly, helpful staff. Very nice overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved every bit of Craig's Royal Hotel. What a gem! We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay. We felt like we stepped back in time , yet with modern conveniences. Food at the restaurant was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rubi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and added bonus we got a free room upgrade!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both Craig’s Royal Hotel and Ballarat are rich in Aussie history. The hotel is right in the centre and is iconic. Most of all the people that work in the hotel are just so friendly and helpful. Really, you cannot think of staying anywhere else in Ballarat!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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