Craig's Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2672 reviews)
10 Lydiard Street South , Ballarat , au

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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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 2672 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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Jenni-Louise couple au
9
Historic ambiance in central Ballarat
Pros:

We loved the heritage building, the location, the fluffy white towels, the inclusion of conditioner in the bathroom as well as shampoo, the comfortable bed.

Cons:

A lack of power points - although expected in such an old property

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller au
6
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller au
10
Beautiful old world charm, cozy and romantic. Captivating
Pros:

Grand, regal, tastefully,charming… a magical palace with long winding corridors filled with treasures from a time in history long forgotten. A historic landmark from the 1850s beautifully kept in original decor. Amazing! The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and went beyond to assist me. Big shout out to James who makes the best coffee for you just because he can…

Cons:

Nothing …

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller au
8
Location was great very helpful for a quick stay over.
Pros:

Customer service was efficient. Room was great.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline family_with_children au
10
Overall it was a lovely hotel with great staff
Pros:

Lovely room and staff

Cons:

Room was a bit too warm and needed to open the window

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Delwyn solo_traveller au
9
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Siedses family_with_children au
10
Lovely, would stay again.
Pros:

It is close to everything we want to go to and suprisingly quiet given the location. I love all the prints in the common areas, particularly all the Lindsay prints.

Cons:

The lift was a bit scary and there are still stairs you have to navigate. I also was not aware that we would have to park in the street and pay.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
7
Great location but a few issues we've not experienced previously.
Cons:

Restaurant was booked out on Friday, ordered room service was quick food was cold. No freshly squeezed Orange Juice for breakfast. Difficult getting to room with steps in passage way. Likewise getting in and out of bathtub based shower. TV confusing to operate.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Tim couple au
10
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Jake solo_traveller au
10
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Madi couple au
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller au
9
Great stay
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nil

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Joanna solo_traveller au
8
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Marlene couple au
8
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Julie couple au
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Annette couple au
9
We enjoyed our stay at the Craig. Everything was perfect.
Pros:

The character and history

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Ferdinand couple au
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Ryan solo_traveller au
8
Honest review.
Pros:

Lovely old building. Full of character and apparently a resident ghost on level 2 if you're interested in that type of thing. Full size bath in the room without paying extra.

Cons:

The food menu was a little small. Curry of the day was a sweet potato curry which I declined. Would of been interested in something more mainstream like Chicken Korma, butter chicken beef madras etc. the elevator was a pain but this is a heritage listed building.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller au
10
Magical, I was returning to where I had my Year 12 dinner 56 years ago
Pros:

I don't eat big breakfasts, The toast, spreads and coffee was just right.
The little courtyard view from the dining room, the chandeliers and the glass roof, all very attractive.

Cons:

The bed was a tiny bit hard, Room 127, but the fittings, the beautiful decore, everything was excellent.
As a woman travelling alone, it was nice to have a single bed in an attractive room. I felt I belonged.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee