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4.6 out of 5

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"Craigs is a splendid example of old world heritage mixed with current times. a great stay " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 24 May 2023

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Hotel Description

At Craig's Royal Hotel you'll be within steps of Her Majesty's Theatre and Ballarat Town Hall. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant, and a conference center.

The restaurant, The Gallery Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Foyer Lounge is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking.

With a stay at this 4-star Ballarat hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Sovereign Hill.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

AU$134* Per night/room 5 Jun. - 6 Jun.

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Craig's Royal Hotel ratings based on 163 Verified Reviews

Review Summary

4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0

Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0

Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0

Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0

Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Craig's Royal Hotel

5 out of 5

Craigs is a splendid example of old world heritage mixed with current times. a great stay

Posted by Grant, from Camperdown on 24 May 2023

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1 out of 5

Posted by Dorival on 9 May 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by Gary on 7 May 2023

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5 out of 5

The well preserved history is amazing well done. Beautiful step back in time with all the modern amenities

Posted by Ms Robyn M Christie on 17 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by Tara on 16 Apr. 2023

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4 out of 5

Initial welcome abrupt and not particularly helpful

Posted by Grant on 15 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5

Lovely old world charm and service. The atrium restaurant was also perfect

Posted by Rachel on 13 Apr. 2023

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1 out of 5

Posted by Remai on 12 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5

Blind was broken, otherwise lovely. Thankyou

Posted by rachel on 9 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5

Will be back again. Loved the experience. Would recommend to friends and family. Thank you for such an enjoyable stay. The food in the restaurant was 10/10. Delicious!

Posted by Alana on 8 Apr. 2023

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About the Craig's Royal Hotel

Location 10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC VIC3350

Property Features

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. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Craig's Royal Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee. This 4-star Ballarat hotel is smoke free.

41 guestrooms or units
3 levels
2 bars or lounges
Built in 1853
Conference center
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Gift shop
Newspapers in lobby (free)
ATM
Elevator
No smoking on site
Coffee shop
Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

Free WiFi
Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , WiFi (surcharge)

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

Train station: Ballarat Station (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)
Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Craig's Royal Hotel offers 41 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and designer toiletries. This Ballarat hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

IPod dock
In-room dining (limited hours)
LCD television
Refrigerator
Coffee maker
Luxury bedding
Shower
Housekeeping (on request)
Newspapers (free)
Safe
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Desk
Blackout drapes
Climate control (air conditioning)
Ensuite bathroom
Unique furnishings
Unique decor

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

The Gallery Restaurant - This restaurant specializes 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 - Onsite bar.

Craigs Bar - Onsite bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

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 Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas.

No rollaway/extra beds available
No cots (infant beds) available
Debit cards not accepted
Staffed front desk
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Protective clothing is not available for guests
Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is not available
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is not available
Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
Masks are compulsory at the property

Fees

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 15–100 for adults, and AUD 15–100 for children
Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 10 per day

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

Hotel Names

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National Rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.