Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with bars, near Sovereign Hill

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Lobby sitting area
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Lobby
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Classic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sovereign Hill - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 6 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 78 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

Upscale hotel near Sovereign Hill
At Craig's Royal Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars, and a conference center. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Gallery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and housekeeping

Languages

English

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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 transportation

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

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 center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1853
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 100 for adults, and AUD 15 to 100 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 10 per day

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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.

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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 Jun 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craig's Royal Hotel on Jul 1, 2025 start from $89.49, 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?

Self parking is available for AUD 10 per day.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Craig's Royal Hotel located?

Situated in Ballarat, 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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