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Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property
History meets modern comfort at this elegant hotel where travelers can enjoy two welcoming bars after visiting nearby landmarks like Sovereign Hill

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Craig's Royal Hotel offers refined accommodations steps from historic sites. The Gallery Restaurant serves local and international dishes all day, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. After sightseeing, guests can relax with a drink at either of the hotel's two bars.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is HK$799
HK$880 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Ballarat Central, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, Craig's Royal Hotel is near a train station. Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Ballarat Bird World and Park Lake Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Ballarat travel guide
Map
10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350

What's nearby

  • Ballarat showing night scenes and heritage architecture
    Ballarat Town Hall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ballarat Fine Art Gallery featuring interior views
    Art Gallery of Ballarat
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sovereign Hill
    Sovereign Hill
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Her Majesty's Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station
    6 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grill'd
    3 min walk
  • Irish Murphy's
    3 min walk
  • Roy Hammond
    4 min walk
  • Yellow Espresso
    3 min walk
  • Cobb’s Coffee
    1 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 centre. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Gallery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Wedding services, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Meeting rooms, multilingual staff and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and housekeeping

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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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

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 centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 15 to 100 for adults and AUD 15 to 100 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.

Property is also known as

Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat Central
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

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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craig's Royal Hotel on 15 Mar 2026 start from HK$799, 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?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Craig's Royal Hotel located?

Located in Ballarat Central, 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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Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 733 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 733 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 733 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 733 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 733 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn't stay for breakfast, but did enjoy dinner the night before - food was delicious with generous portions. Loved the beauty and history of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old character and decor of the hotel. The fantastic, comfortable rooms. Like stepping back in time. Fantastic value for money in a beautiful historic city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history of this hotel. Beautifully preserved and maintained, with exception to the carpet in the lift, which has seen some rough days with lughgage. Our room felt like a bit of a dud, way at the back of the hotel with a brick wall and roof view. Incredibly comfortable room and bed though. Could do with plugs easier to find, rather than behind bed at skirting level, but historic hotel so allowances made. Wonderful welcoming staff. A gorgeous place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and bathroom too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property had lots of character and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautifully renovated with many original fittings. It is in a great location for shopping and dining, with all the major stores within walking distance. The staff were very nice and replied promptly to some questions I had before check in. I was only there overnight and didn't get up in time for breakfast but the menu looked great. My only very minor negative comment would be that the bed was very creaky. I would definitely stay there again next time I visit Ballarat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room that suited my needs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good hygiene for this old historical building. Very convinient location. Tv remote control can only channel down not up. Other than cups and glasses, cannot find anything else, called reception, no one bothered to answer the call.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm, quiet rooms, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Although I didn't eat there, the areas looked clean and inviting. Room was clean and sheets sharp and clean. Everything for a sales rep would want for a good nights accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location / ambiance / township/ restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Raewyn

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely historic hotel. A bit tired in some areas. House keeping staff were very helpful and friendly. Assistant manager was excellent. Very professional and friendly, thank you Linc. Great location in central Ballarat. We walked everywhere. Breakfast was most enjoyable, nice dining room. Prompt friendly service from the waitress. Some rooms are very small, so be aware of this when booking.
Lounge bar.
Many stairs, but there is a great old elevator.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Single bed creaked and the room was too warm. It was very clean and quiet. Beautiful old building!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical and renovated tastefully.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable, convenient to the city centre, interesting history nicely preserved
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lift! The property was an experience in itself... surrounded by history
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated in old world style. A good restaurant inside hotel with great coffee. Staff are friendly and parking available.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Héritage hotel with fun old lift!

Beautiful old building with an old style lift! I think the hotel was lovely. It could do with a few updates like thread bare carpet on stairs and more accessible plugs bedside. Note that there are attached pokies which kind of change the heritage vibe. Staff are nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming old hotel. Comfortable rooms. Lots of details and character that made for a super stay in Ballarat .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rubi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and added bonus we got a free room upgrade!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Ballarat Central and city restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jasonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mattress very hard…first time in a long time I’ve stayed in a hotel without pillowtop. Only accessible powerpoint was in the bathroom and no smarttv so stuck with free to air. Bathtub needed recaulking. Overall disappointing given the price but staff were kind and location was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm and a very quiet setting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very lovely 2 nights stay. Easy location to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024