Craig's Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2645 reviews)
10 Lydiard Street South , Ballarat , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Charming atmosphere
Friendly service
Good location
Cons:
Noisy room
Slow restaurant service
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Room complaints about temperature and noise suggest areas needing improvement.
Service
9.21
Staff were friendly, but service was slow in the restaurant.
Location
9.25
Great location in the city center, close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms reported as uncomfortable with issues like noise and broken amenities.
Amenities
9.23
Good amenities were noted, including bath spa and historical decor.
Value for Money
8.19
Given the complaints about specific meal quality, value could be deemed less than expected.
Food and Beverage
7.74
Disappointment in food quality and meal delays noted.
Overall Experience
8.71
Overall charm and historical ambiance provide a satisfactory experience despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:47

Property Description

Elegant Boutique Rooms
Experience luxury at Craig's Royal Hotel with boutique-style rooms featuring elegant furnishings and modern amenities. Each room is equipped with a personal safe, work desk, flat-screen TV, and a marble bathroom for your comfort and convenience.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in exquisite dining options at the hotel's restaurant, offering delicious lunch and dinner menus. Don't miss the chance to savor a delightful high tea experience every Sunday from 14:00 onwards.

Convenient Location and Modern Facilities
Located just a 5-minute walk from Ballarat Railway Station, Hotel Craig's Royal provides easy access to nearby attractions like Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree. Enjoy modern conveniences such as free Wi-Fi access, Hydronic Heating in each room, Electric Vehicle Charging, and Secure Off-Street Parking during your stay.

Book now to elevate your stay at Craig's Royal Hotel and create unforgettable memories in Ballarat.

Important information:

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Parking spaces must be reserved in advance.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 10 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2645 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 9.23
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 7.74
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Lauren couple au
10
Comfortable and easy
Pros:

Clean, friendly staff, beautiful rooms

Cons:

The lift

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
G
Graham couple au
9
Good
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
N
Nicholas couple gb
8
Good location to stay in
Cons:

The public rooms were rather austere and the dining room particularly so, which is a shame as the food was good. Breakfast staff were very casual and not totally engaged with what they were doing.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
A
Aaron solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca solo_traveller au
9
Fantastic.
Pros:

My room was nice and cosy. The bed was really comfy. The surrounding of the hotel floor was very quite which allowed me to have couple of peaceful nights.
Location is pretty central and close to a lot of nice restaurants.

Cons:

I can't think of any.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
P
Pendry solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

It was lovely to stay

Cons:

Not enough car spots , needs to do better with the up keep of the room.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
R
Rob solo_traveller au
6
Pros:

The hotel and facilities were lovely

Cons:

The room was unbearably hot. I turned down the radiator and turned the heating off but the room was too warm for comfort.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Zeitouni solo_traveller au
7
Nice little courtyard room, lovely furnishings and comfortable bed
Pros:

My room opened out onto a courtyard and was very convenient for access to the restaurant and my car.

Cons:

It would have been nice to have a thick curtain between the bedroom and the large bathroom. I felt the space was too large and sleep was not the best.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
B
Bronwyn couple au
7
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
C
Christine couple au
5
Not something we want to repeat
Pros:

The old period charm.

Cons:

They had a party booked on a Sunday night and the music was booming in our room. We had a long hard day and just wanted to get some sleep.
For such a historic property was surprised the receptionist was a bit blasé. Quite young,we booked in after 2.30 and our room wasn’t ready.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
K
Kayela solo_traveller au
8
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
J
John couple au
5
We had hoped to enjoy the hotel but it was just a place to sleep; the city is a delightful place.
Pros:

The hotel is an old building. The building is marvellous and really looks the part. Parking facilities were good and reasonably secure. The staff were pleasant and well uniformed. The location was very good, right in the heart of Ballarat.

Cons:

The room was very small (we had a basic twin room). Meals were of excellent quality but the size of a small entree. Also quite expensive, as were drinks.
The staff had good uniforms but, little case with regard to clean footwear or pressing.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
J
June solo_traveller au
10
Lovely - can’t wait to go back there.
Pros:

Historic hotel from gold rush days. Pure luxury at a reasonable rate. Traditional furnishings with up-to-the minute fittings. The bathroom was amazing.
The restaurant is also very good ; everyone left with compliments to the chef and wait staff.

Cons:

It was all good.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
G
gouws solo_traveller au
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
J
Jo solo_traveller au
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Heritage features, location, staff.

Cons:

Open bathroom in our suite, lack of clothes hanging space.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
T
Tracy solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Beautiful old building, wonderful bar and dining. The staff are friendly and the hotel is clean and well appointed.

Cons:

The bedroom and bathroom were a great size but the mattress was just too firm, and I like a firm mattress

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple au
9
Pros:

NA

Cons:

All OK

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
E
Elysia couple au
8
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
D
Dominique solo_traveller au
4
2026-05-19 via Nuitee