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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Barb solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Chad solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Cheryl family_with_children au
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Marco solo_traveller au
9
Craig's Hotel June 2026
Pros:

Beautiful old hotel with old world charm and character. Central location close to everything with ample outside parking. Bistro was great for dinner too

Cons:

Good sized room, with good amenities. Was a little too warm for my liking but was able to cool it with the aircon. Other than that no issues at all.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Lindsay solo_traveller nz
10
Heritage Accommodation Par Excellence, Staff Most Welcoming and Accommodating - What a GEM !!!
Pros:

Everything, and I can not state emphatically enough, about Craig's Royal Hotel, Everything, was Exemplary, from the Restored Heritage Hotel Building Outside and In, the Welcome upon arrival, the Accommodation, the Staff, the Breakfast, Everything !!!; I particularly loved riding the functional 'Antiquated' Lift .. .

Cons:

How could I dare comment in the negative; the Privilege was mine in being permitted to stay a while ..

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Cynthia solo_traveller au
9
Convenient, clean, comfortable
Pros:

Super clean, wonderful attention to detail, responsive staff, perfect location!

Cons:

Pillows were a bit soft.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Huiting family_with_children au
9
Excellent stay with great value
Pros:

The classic historical architecture with modern functionality. Great location, clean and friendly staffs. Car park provides EV chargers. Ground floor has restaurant, cafe and gaming room.

Cons:

The bathroom lights are too dark, there is limited space to put stuff. Being a female, doing my hair and makeup was bit difficult in the bathroom.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Lynette solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Rob couple au
1
Exceptionally poor customer service.
Pros:

Exceptionally poor customer service. Arrived late to be told they wouldn’t set up 2 single beds even though this is what I booked. A security guard had to find us extra sheets and a quilt and we did it ourselves. Absolutely no effort made by the woman at check in to hel.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Rachelle family_with_children au
8
Lovely stay great value
Pros:

Great spot. Grand old building well kept

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Selina solo_traveller au
10
What an amazing place to visit!
Pros:

Amazing place! Loved our room very spacious and comfortable. Staff were extremely friendly, obliging and helpful. Breakfast in the restaurant was delicious and cooked perfectly. Parking was convenient and very safe although a big tricky to get our big ute into the 90 deg parks and the back door entrance into the pokies from the carpark was a bit funny! I have always wanted to stay and felt like I should have packed my ballgown lol did not disappoint would happily stay here again.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple au
10
Wonderful hotel
Pros:

Fantastic night at this lovely hotel. Staff were wonderful . Highly recommend this hotel.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Tim couple au
9
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Greg couple au
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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bridget solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Gen solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Beautiful historic property with delightful art.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Wallace couple au
10
Slept like a baby the bed was so comfortable room was warm. Will be staying again
Pros:

So relaxing everyone was friendly

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Anne family_with_children au
10
Great
Pros:

Location hotel decor vibes

Cons:

Nothing to really do in the hotel no pool or gym and no buffet breakfast

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Troy solo_traveller au
9
Awesome place to stay
Pros:

Fantastic old clean pub stay, great friendly staff. Great vibe

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Paul couple au
9
2026-05-31 via Nuitee