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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
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Lobby
LCD TV, iPod dock

Reviews

9,2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 R1 592
R1 751 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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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

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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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LCD TV
Separate bedroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
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Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 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

  • 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
  • Lake Wendouree - 3 min drive

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

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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
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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)
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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)

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.

Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

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

8/10 Very good

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

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Historic Hotel.
Craig's Royal Hotel is a lovely old building with a lot of history. I particularly enjoyed the old fashion lift which I've never seen outside of old movies. The staff were wonderful, the snack bar being open late is a life saver for musicians or anyone who is going to be out late, it's not quite like getting a full meal but at least it's some nice, hot food. My room was small but cozy, perfect for what I needed. My only issues were that the cord on the kettle was barely long enough to reach the plug from the table that it was sitting on and there were some cobwebs on the side of the wardrobe facing the bathroom door, a very small amount in a spot that would be easy to miss when dusting so it wasn't worth complaining about and I'd say that most guests probably wouldn't even have noticed. I'm only mentioning it here because a review does call for such things. But that's really my only criticism, everything else was great. Maybe they could include breakfast in the price of the stay, but that's not a big deal as the breakfast menu is fairly reasonably priced anyway.
Simiana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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

The staff were amazing. Extremely helpful and made our experience memorable.
Trina, 1-night family trip
Verified Lastminute 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

10/10 Exceptional

I was first in Ballarat at Teacher’s College in the early 60’s. The hotel was iconic then. Loved my stay. The food was very good, too. Will be back in the future.
Carmel, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really loved the heritage style of this hotel, the old fashioned lift added authentic charm to the venue.
Tanya, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

I liked that the hotel had its old charm, the lift was still working that made my day has it's an old lift that you dont see much of these days
Rodney, 1-night romance trip
Verified Lastminute 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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