See all properties
Save

Craig's Royal Hotel

4.0 star property

Photo gallery for Craig's Royal Hotel

Lobby sitting area
2 bars/lounges
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Staircase

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View map
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

Room options

View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room

Classic Room

Classic Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

Coffee shop
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat
Ballarat Central
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 357 reviews
The price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Quality Inn The George Hotel Ballarat

About the area

Ballarat

With a stay at Craig's Royal Hotel in Ballarat (Ballarat Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Ballarat Town Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Art Gallery of Ballarat.

What's nearby

  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Patrick's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 6 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grill'd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chequers Chippery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Irish Murphy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Okami - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cobb’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Craig's Royal Hotel

Craig's Royal Hotel offers 41 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, 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 bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 41 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, while iPod docking stations help you enjoy your music in the comfort of your room. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features wedding services and a ballroom.
For lunch or dinner, stop by The Gallery Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in local and international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat Central
Craig's Royal Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat, Victoria
Craig's Royal Hotel Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat
Craig's Royal Hotel Hotel Ballarat

Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 755 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 755 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 755 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't wait to come back - staff were excellent, food in the restaurant was lovely, enjoyed sitting in a leather chair near the bar reading a book and enjoying a cider.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and super clean room. Great bathroom facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High standards hotel Friendly professional staff Will keep coming back 😊👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, decor, ambience, service and amenities. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Lovely comfortable and classy foyer with genuine heritage appeal. Only criticism was surprisinly basic food and drink offerings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Campbell

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful old building. Foyer/reception area feels grand & the heritage is preserved. Room decor is nice but the rooms are a too dated (grandma’s house) for my liking but could look beautiful if designed right. Mattresses are very soft. Rooms clean. Staff were great. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely old building
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

robyn

Liked: Amenities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good as always
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay a lot of history in the building. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Glorious old hotel with great charm
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful old hotel, retaining the atmosphere of its glory days, but with modern amenities and a good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025