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
9.09.0 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
NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Room options
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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
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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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)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Secured uncovered on-site self-parking (AUD 10 per day)
DONE
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
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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
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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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Service staff
Restaurant
Bed
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
great location
Jeremy
1-night trip
8/10
Old world charm and a very quiet setting.
ANDREW
1-night trip
8/10
Great place and added bonus we got a free room upgrade!
Rubi
2-night trip
10/10
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10
Old world charm and convenience of location
Colleen
1-night trip
10/10
Great property overloaded with character.. perfect weekend getaway
Chris
1-night trip
10/10
Everything was great, the room, the service, close to the city.
Lachlan
1-night trip
10/10
A very lovely 2 nights stay. Easy location to everything.
Patricia
2-night trip
10/10
Clean
Ruben
1-night trip
10/10
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
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
Rooms were very nice and well kept
Margaret
3-night trip
10/10
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
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
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
Charming, generous rooms. A very unique experience.
Balcony needs some tlc but wasnt enough to ruin our stay.
Michael
1-night trip
10/10
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
Lovely large room with thick curtains. Very quite and comfortable
Ross
1-night trip
10/10
Location
Jeff
2-night trip
10/10
Old world feel - high ceilings, quiet
Lyn and David
1-night trip
10/10
Great place to stay
Anthony
1-night trip
10/10
Charming, comfortable and close to art galleries and shops.
Victoria
1-night trip
10/10
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
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
Great location close to Ballarat Central and city restaurants.