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8.4

1,264 reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel

10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, 3353, Australia

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Craig's Royal Hotel

Welcome to Craig's Royal Hotel, the crown jewel of Ballarat! Nestled just 0.5mi from the city center at 10 Lydiard Street South, this 5-star hotel combines luxury with an inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect getaway for discerning travelers. With prices starting from just $121, your dream retreat awaits you!

Imagine indulging in a sumptuous meal at the on-site restaurant or sipping drinks at the bar while enjoying spectacular views from your balcony. With 1,264 rave reviews praising the impeccable service, each window of opportunity opens to a delightful experience. Whether you want to unwind in the spa tub or stay productive with our meeting facilities, we ensure your every need is met with comfort and care. Free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service mean you're always connected and catered to—ideal for busy bees and leisurely travelers alike!

In addition, this stunning venue is designed with your convenience in mind. From private parking (for a bit of extra) to wheelchair accessibility, Craig's Royal Hotel truly wants to cater to everyone. Unwind in the non-smoking rooms, equipped with air conditioning and luxurious bathtubs, while kids can enjoy specially crafted meals! Elevate your stay with us and discover a blend of history, charm, and modern elegance right here in Ballarat.

When it comes to culinary experiences, Craig's Royal Hotel truly excels with its on-site gem, Restaurant #1. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a diverse menu that resonates with both local and international flavors. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast, a leisurely lunch, or a romantic dinner, this delightful dining space has got you covered. The ambience is perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration, and it’s easy to see why so many guests rave about their dining experiences here. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself ordering dessert just to prolong the joy!

While you're luxuriating in Ballarat’s picturesque scenery, take the opportunity to venture out—and with the vibrant city center just a stone's throw away, adventure awaits! From boutique shopping to attractions that celebrate the rich history of the region, there’s so much to explore. If you fancy a stroll, the nearby parks and cultural venues provide an idyllic backdrop for your wanderings. And after an exhausting day of discovering everything Ballarat has to offer, you can retreat back to the comfort of your exquisite room, where elegance and relaxation intertwine.

At Craig's Royal Hotel, the combination of splendid facilities and warm hospitality creates a memorable experience crafted just for you. Whether you’re choosing between a classic suite or the grandeur of the Royal Suite with its private balcony, every option promises a stay that’s both chic and cozy. With amenities tailored for diverse groups—from couples to families—there’s something here for everyone. So pack your bags, gather your loved ones, and immerse yourself in the royal treatment awaiting you at this Ballarat treasure!

Closest airports

Avalon Airport

47mi

Melbourne Airport

54.5mi

Essendon Airport

58.3mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Kids' meals

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Royal Suite with Balcony in Craig's Royal Hotel

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Royal Suite, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

250 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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The Royal Suites are individually themed with antique furnishings. Each has an private bathroom with a spa bath and a separate walk-in shower. Most have views of Lydiard Street. Please note that when booking a dinner included rate guests can choose from 2 meal options on the menu.

Classic Queen in Craig's Royal Hotel

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Classic, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Welcome to the Classic Queen Suite, a charming room with a spacious 161 sqft. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, this non-smoking suite offers a comfortable Queen size bed, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and more. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like free toiletries, a refrigerator, and air conditioning while exploring the area.

Deluxe King in Craig's Royal Hotel

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Deluxe

1 King Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Welcome to our Deluxe King room, perfect for couples seeking a stylish and comfortable stay. Unwind in the spacious 161 sqft room, with a plush king-size bed, private bathroom with bathtub, and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning.

Royal Suite in Craig's Royal Hotel

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Royal Suite

1 King Size Bed

250 sqft

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Indulge in luxury in our Royal Suite, a spacious 248 sqft retreat designed for double occupancy. Featuring a king size bed, spa tub, and a range of modern amenities, this stylish suite ensures a comfortable stay for couples seeking a touch of extravagance.

Classic Single in Craig's Royal Hotel

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Classic, Single

1 Twin Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Experience comfort and convenience in the Classic Single room. With stylish decor and amenities including a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and refrigerator, this cozy space is perfect for a solo traveler looking for a peaceful getaway.

Classic King or Twin Room in Craig's Royal Hotel

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Classic, King

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Classic King Bed

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Royal, King

1 King Size Bed

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1 Double Bed

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Room Classic

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1 King Size Bed

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1 King Size Bed

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Superior King Bed

Superior, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

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Superior Queen Bed

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1 Queen Size Bed

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Suite Queen Size Bed

Guest reviews

8.4

1,264 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Rachele

9.1

January 2024

The Hotel has beautiful charm. Its decor is beautiful. The furniture was amazing. It has been well restored. The bed was comfortable.

Our room had a lot of big furniture in it for a small room so it was hard to put our suitcases in the room without being in the way. We had a two night stay and our room was not serviced during this time. Would have been happy if the rubbish bin had been emptied. We had a car space in the reserved parking lot and each time we wanted to get into it we had to phone the hotel for them to put the roller door up. Would be better if there was a sensor where you swipe your room key to enter.

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Ros

8.2

November 2023

Breakfast was excellent especially the granola and the very accommodating waitress. Dinner was excellent and the waitress again! Great being in the center of the city. Access to the balcony outside was good. Loved the decor especially in the function rooms.

Wanted to go for a drink about 6pm. No bartender and the air-con was pumping out cold air making it possible to sit back and relax, needed a coat. It was about 23 outside! So went back to the room. Very slow at dinner between entree and main course arrived at 7pm main course about 8.30pm. Room stuffy, very little space to put out luggage.

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Marian

9.1

February 2024

Location is great. Hotel is very atmospheric and lovely. The room was a generous size and luxurious.

We found the bathroom a little confrontational as there was no door separating the bedroom and the bathroom and you could see directly into the shower from the bed. No privacy at all. Would have been okay if the shower screen had a film over it. We ended up not having a shower and leaving early to get home. I would stay again, but will request a room with a private bathroom. The late night barman and security man were weird.

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Merinda

10

October 2023

What a wonderful historic hotel with charm and beauty. The room had a great view over the Town Hall. I loved the antique furniture both in my room and throughout the hotel. Amber at reception gave me excellent service both on arrival and throughout my stay. She was very friendly and helpful. The bed was very comfortable with soft fluffy pillows and doona. The room was lovely and warm. The hotel is in an excellent location with everything within minutes of walking. The meals in the hotel’s restaurant are fabulous from breakfast to dinner! Thank you for having me!

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Georgina

8.2

October 2023

Characterful, clean, spacious, and quiet. I was upgraded to a suite, which was a lovely surprise. The hotel is a wonderful and quirky historical building, well maintained. The rooms are nicely furnished and evocative of a bygone era of travel - which I enjoyed. Also, this is the first hotel I’ve stayed in with a silent bar fridge (so bonus points for that!)

It was a bit bit chilly overnight, even with the hydronic heating (I found the extra bed blanket in the cupboard for the 2nd night - a pity the guest guide didn’t mention it was there).

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Bluebirds

9.1

July 2023

A magnificent, historic hotel in the heart of Ballarat. Incredible interior decorating and attention to detail.

The room was gorgeous apart from being too dimly lit. One light globe was not working on the main triple bulb pendant light. No guest wants to be literally stumbling around in the gloom. It was very hard to read the evacuation chart on the back of the door. The amazing bathroom did have bright lighting and I had the door open to it with the light on while in the room. The other negative aspect was the piped rock music in the corridors and almost blaring on the lobby level. Not everyone wants to stay in a beautiful and historic hotel, only to have theirs nerves jarred in the lobby by KISS screaming 'I was made...', etc.

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Sula

10

June 2023

Location was perfect - centrally located and everything was a short drive away. Hotel is beautiful - the foyer has a warm inviting feel to it when you walk in - my room had everything I needed and extremely comfortable. Pillows are really nice and soft - it's hard to stay awake once your head hits the pillow. Nice clean crisp sheets. There's a nice little couch to sit on to watch TV, although it was comfortable, it was a little too low and hard to get up from. Bathroom nice and clean, good lighting as well. Dont pack your robes, it's provided for you. Shower pressure was perfect. It was nice to go downstairs and able to order coffee late at night and just sit in the foyer and read about the history of the hotel. They make the best coffee...

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Jarvis

8.2

August 2023

It's a proper old-fashioned hotel that's been very nicely renovated to provide all the modern conveniences. Loved the location and the vibe. There's a lift, but I always used the stairs because the staircase is just so cool!

The dining room looked closed and deserted at 7:00am, although it's advertised to be open then. Once I "dinged" the bell at reception to get the attention of a staff member breakfast was quickly served and was delicious. Not a big deal, but it would have been nicer not to have that brief moment of "um... so is the dining room actually open?".

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Wallace

9.1

June 2023

Beautifully decorated which really conveyed the history and grandeur of the property. Rooms were a bit old fashioned but in a charming, period way. Bed and linen were super comfy and the room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. Breakfast was superb.

The exterior entrance needs sprucing up. On pulling up to the property I was not filled with hope that we’d made the right decision selecting this property. Gutters need cleaning out of grass and the porch glass needs blasting with a jet wash. It’s such a lovely hotel once you go through the door but you wouldn’t know from the outside.

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Jodie

10

May 2023

The grandeur of this beautiful old historic heritage building is something truly special. The property is so warm (hydronic heating throughout) and comfortable (even on the chilliest winter's day in Ballarat), and the staff are delightful. The building itself has been sensitively renovated throughout and is meticulously clean. The rooms are aesthetically beautiful in an old-worldly kind of way, big comfortable beds and spotless bathrooms. For anyone interested in Australia's goldrush history, or heritage architecture - this place will make you pee your pants with excitement. There are some lovely common areas for guests to enjoy. The ATrium serves up delicious food, we only had dinner (not breakfast), and the menu and food fabulous. The Corner Bar was a great spot to watch the evening football. A special shout out to staff Tessa and Andrew for going above and beyond - your generosity was the icing on the cake of a fabulous weekend away - thank you. Do go for a wander around this property, there are so many function rooms and spaces to explore ...... and there's the bluestone cellar. Just awe-inspiring!

Points of Interest Around Craig's Royal Hotel

Attractions

Gold Museum

0.9mi

Sovereign Hill

1mi

Ballarat Wildlife Park

2mi

Kryal Castle

7.1mi

Creswick Woollen Mills

10.7mi

Daylesford

21.8mi

Restaurants

Amenities of Craig's Royal Hotel

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Kids' meals

Balcony

View

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Craig's Royal Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Craig's Royal Hotel

At what times are check-in and check-out at Craig's Royal Hotel?

At Craig's Royal Hotel, guests are welcome to check in any time between 02:00 PM and 10:00 PM, but should be aware that check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Is there parking at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at Craig's Royal Hotel. The parking is private, on site, and it costs A$10 per day. It is important to note that parking reservation is required.

What are the rates at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Craig's Royal Hotel offers accommodations starting at $121. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Craig's Royal Hotel?

At Craig's Royal Hotel, the available rooms include the Royal Suite (double occupancy with a King size bed), Classic Queen (double occupancy with a Queen size bed), Deluxe King (double occupancy with a King size bed), Classic Single (single occupancy with a Twin bed), and Classic King or Twin Room (double occupancy with either a King size bed or 2 Twin beds). All rooms are non-smoking. The room sizes range from 151 sqft to 248 sqft.

What are the main attractions at Craig's Royal Hotel?

At Craig's Royal Hotel, guests can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can unwind and relax in the spa tub, allowing the warm water and bubbles to melt away any stress or tension. Additionally, the hotel's bar is the perfect place to socialize and enjoy a refreshing drink, whether it's a cocktail, a glass of wine, or a cold beer.

When it comes to dining options, guests have the convenience of having a restaurant on site. While the specific name of the restaurant is not provided in the given data, guests can look forward to enjoying delicious meals without having to venture out of the hotel. They can indulge in a range of culinary delights at their own convenience, making their dining experience a hassle-free one.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Craig's Royal Hotel?

The provided data does not include information about the number or names of the restaurants available at Craig's Royal Hotel. Therefore, we cannot determine if there are any hotel restaurants on site.

Which payment methods are supported by Craig's Royal Hotel?

Craig's Royal Hotel accepts American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Bankcard, and Eftpos as payment methods. Cash is also accepted.