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Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Staircase
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350
  • Place, Her Majesty's Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballarat Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Art Gallery of Ballarat
    ‪3 min walk‬

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Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Craig's Royal Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and a conference centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, conference space and concierge services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Craig's Royal Hotel offers 41 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Ballarat hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Craig's Royal Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Her Majesty's Theatre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at The Gallery Restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Her Majesty's Theatre and Ballarat Town Hall
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Craig's Royal Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 4-star Ballarat hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Gallery Restaurant – This restaurant specialises 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 – On-site bar.
Craigs Bar – On-site bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat Central
Craig's Royal Ballarat
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Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat, Victoria
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Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 737 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel excellent service good food. Very comfortable bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
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

Roz

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifully preserved honoring a by gone era. The staff are friendly and attentive. Although we stayed on a 40deg day and the aircon struggled to keep the room cool and the soft mattress and heavy bedding are not suited to extreme heat
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chen

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely old building
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Simon

Travelled with partner
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

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice - spacious and old worldly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the historical feeling of this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Charise

Travelled with family
The hotel has an old worldish charm of the past complete with worn carpets, rickety style lift and antique furniture. Our room had an annoying cupboard door that would swing open and was hard to close. The room was serviced once during our four day stay and it was very basic with beds made & bins emptied only. Toilet paper was not replenished so we ran out & mini bar not restocked and we had no milk for tea & coffee. Staff were not that helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an amazing beautiful building and I highly recommend but the room was not at all satisfactory. Outside the windows they have so many air condition units that making do much noice and during the night it was so difficult to sleep. I believe this room should not be in use.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Campbell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Craig's Royal Hotel, perfect time period hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Horrible room conditions, cold wind keeps blowing into the room, shower heads too old.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Raewyn

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tai-Wei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Before check in we must find parking on the street. There is 1 hr free parking so we can check in. We have reserved parking for $10 per night and we couldn’t reverse that as we pre booked. But we realized there r free street parking after 5:30pm and before 9am. After check in we could get the garage key to park our car. Our first night was fine. But on the second night there were street work from council throughout the night. We were not informed about it and pretty much got told to live with it during our stay. We were also evacuated at 10pm as the street work caused a black out. First we got told to wait in the cold on the street. Then after 10:30pm we got told that we could sit in the foyer. Then we were told we could go back to our room. Our sleep was broken due to black out and street work. The room was ok. The bed was terribly soft bad for the back and the bed shakes when there is any movement. The lift is the original so if someone used it and didn’t close it properly, u won’t be able to call for the lift unless someone closes the door for you, not convenient at all as I stayed on level 2…. The noise from the street was noisy due to car movement. I thought due to a small town maybe it won’t be that bad but it is … cat throughout the night… maybe I’m a light sleeper and I can hear every car…. The hot water was good. If I had a second chance to choose again I would not have chosen this place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Friendly staff Just keep hearing a bird cheeping from our room lol.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025