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

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

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

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

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 Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 2 min drive - 1.6 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

  • ‪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 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.

Languages

English

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
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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

    • Secured uncovered on-site self-parking (AUD 10 per day)
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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

  • IPod docking station
  • 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

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 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?

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.

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Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
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Location
Breakfast
Bathroom
Bedrooms
Building
History

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with great options and a lovely experience. (3 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant offered good food options and a pleasant dining experience with friendly staff. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

great location
Jeremy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Old world charm and a very quiet setting.
ANDREW, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place and added bonus we got a free room upgrade!
Rubi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Historic, interesting

Everything as expected, old restored historical hotel with a quaint lift and lots of prints on the wall, a mix of Victoriana with a few art deco statues on traditional staircases. Only surprise was the restricted menu on public holidays and the surcharge to go with it. Good location, near Sturt St. Limited onsite parking with an extra charge.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Old world charm and convenience of location
Colleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property overloaded with character.. perfect weekend getaway
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great, the room, the service, close to the city.
Lachlan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very lovely 2 nights stay. Easy location to everything.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean
Ruben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lisa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were very nice and well kept
Margaret, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was happy with my stay. The staff were great and helpful and friendly. Will be staying there again.
Fredrick john, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel with all the old world charm. Friendly, helpful staff. Secure off street parking available. Nice dining room with good food options.
Allyson, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very Grand Old Building. The staff were very polite and helpful. The food was well presented and tasty.
Gerard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
MAREE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely large room with thick curtains. Very quite and comfortable
Ross, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location
Jeff, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Old world feel - high ceilings, quiet
Lyn and David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Charming, comfortable and close to art galleries and shops.
Victoria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great historical hotel. Close to all the food and bars on Lydiard St and the cool gin bar near railway station. Locality, old world features, happy staff. Try different. You won’t be disappointed.
Angelo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Leanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location close to Ballarat Central and city restaurants.
Phil, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Cindy, 1-night trip