Hotel
 Craig's Royal Hotel

10 Lydiard Street South, 3353 Ballarat, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 445 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.6
Excellent
445 reviews

OLD WORLD AMBIENCE AND HAVING A COOKED BREAKFAST INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMMODATION COST.

Rex Australia

breakfast was excellent, meal was served punctually.

Maree Australia

The whole experience. Perfect location, lovely old building & wonderful staff.

Alma Australia

Period details in the room, breakfast in the upstairs function room, reception staff

Mike Australia

Had a good time there, the bonus to live in exact city centre was amazing.

Ran Australia

Friendliest staff around! Courteous, quick to respond and loads of fun. I loved how one of the receptionists told me I had a strong California accent. I told her someone in Melbourne told me she thought I sounded like I was from New York City. "Don't insult me!" she retorted. I laughed. I grew up in L.A. She nailed it.

Leslie United States of America

Breads are fluffy, rooms are very clean, staffs are friendly and the location is extremely good

Strong2005 Thailand

it was a beautiful place to stay, loved the history. very comfortable and clean. food was good.

Lesley Australia

The decor has been up kept very well, we loved the original features of the building.

Anna Australia

Brekky lovely - perhaps free choice and a newspaper would have been also lovely

Marjorie Australia
8.6
Excellent
445 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “OLD WORLD AMBIENCE AND HAVING A COOKED BREAKFAST INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMMODATION COST.”
    Rex Rex Australia Australia
  • “breakfast was excellent, meal was served punctually.”
    Maree Maree Australia Australia
  • “The whole experience. Perfect location, lovely old building & wonderful staff.”
    Alma Alma Australia Australia
  • “Period details in the room, breakfast in the upstairs function room, reception staff”
    Mike Mike Australia Australia
  • “Had a good time there, the bonus to live in exact city centre was amazing.”
    Ran Ran Australia Australia
  • “Friendliest staff around! Courteous, quick to respond and loads of fun. I loved how one of the receptionists told me I had a strong California accent.”
    Leslie Leslie United States of America United States of America
  • “Breads are fluffy, rooms are very clean, staffs are friendly and the location is extremely good”
    Strong2005 Strong2005 Thailand Thailand
  • “it was a beautiful place to stay, loved the history. very comfortable and clean. food was good.”
    Lesley Lesley Australia Australia
  • “The decor has been up kept very well, we loved the original features of the building.”
    Anna Anna Australia Australia
  • “Brekky lovely - perhaps free choice and a newspaper would have been also lovely”
    Marjorie Marjorie Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.0

A 5-minute walk from Ballarat Railway Station, Craig's Royal Hotel features boutique-style rooms with elegant furnishings. Boasting a rich ambiance of Australian heritage, this hotel offers a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi access.

The stylish guest rooms are fitted with a personal safe, a work desk and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each has a marble bathroom.

Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner on site. High tea is available from 15:00 every Sunday.

Hotel Craig's Royal is 1.2 mi from Ballarat Tramway Museum and Ballarat Indoor Go Kart Center. Sovereign Hill is 1.4 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Craig's Royal Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 27, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guest reviews

8.6
Excellent · 445 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rex
    AustraliaAustralia
    “OLD WORLD AMBIENCE AND HAVING A COOKED BREAKFAST INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMMODATION COST.”
  • M
    Maree
    AustraliaAustralia
    “breakfast was excellent, meal was served punctually.”
  • Alma
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The whole experience. Perfect location, lovely old building & wonderful staff.”
  • Mike
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Period details in the room, breakfast in the upstairs function room, reception staff”
  • Ran
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Had a good time there, the bonus to live in exact city centre was amazing.”
  • Leslie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Friendliest staff around! Courteous, quick to respond and loads of fun. I loved how one of the receptionists told me I had a strong California accent. I told her someone in Melbourne told me she thought I sounded like I was from New York City....”
  • Strong2005
    ThailandThailand
    “Breads are fluffy, rooms are very clean, staffs are friendly and the location is extremely good”
  • Lesley
    AustraliaAustralia
    “it was a beautiful place to stay, loved the history. very comfortable and clean. food was good.”
  • Anna
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The decor has been up kept very well, we loved the original features of the building.”
  • Marjorie
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Brekky lovely - perhaps free choice and a newspaper would have been also lovely”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is parking available?
    We can offer limit off street parking, subject to availability.
    Answered on November 27, 2020
  • Is there a bath in any of the single rooms?
    Good Morning, Our Classic Single and Classic rooms have a walk in shower only. Kind regards Melanie
    Asked about: Classic Single Room • Answered on November 26, 2019
  • what type of breakfast is included?
    Continental Buffet Breakfast is included in all our packages, with hot items an additional charge from the à la carte breakfast menu.
    Answered on November 20, 2019
  • are there lifts for use or do you have to use stairs
    We certainly do have a lift Regards, CRH Team
    Answered on March 22, 2022
  • Is there a lift in the building to access upstairs rooms
    We certainly do have a lift
    Asked about: Superior Suite • Answered on June 30, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Her Majesty's Ballarat
    0.1 miles
  • Regent Cinemas Ballarat
    0.2 miles
  • Sovereign Hill
    1.2 miles
  • Mars Stadium
    1.7 miles
  • Morshead Park
    1.9 miles
  • Ballarat Golf Club
    3.1 miles
  • Kryal Castle
    5.5 miles
Public transit
  • Train Ballarat Train Station
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Avalon Airport
    46.7 miles
  • Melbourne Airport
    54.8 miles
  • Essendon Fields Airport
    58 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Craig's Royal Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Diners Club American Express Craig's Royal Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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  • The prices at Craig's Royal Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Craig's Royal Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Craig's Royal Hotel include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Double for Single Use

  • Craig's Royal Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Ballarat.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Craig's Royal Hotel by:

    • Car 1h 20min

  • Guests staying at Craig's Royal Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

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