Near Sovereign Hill, Craig's Royal Hotel offers an elegant escape. Indulge in The Gallery Restaurant's local and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, or dinner while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. Explore the nearby historic sites or unwind at one of the 2 bars.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Parking available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Housekeeping (on request)
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Breakfast available
Self parking
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Conference center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
ATM/banking services
Conference space
Feel at home (6)
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
Elevator
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is CNY654
CNY654
CNY719 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Room options
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Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Classic Single Room
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Ballarat Base Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Lake Wendouree - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 78 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 78 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 79 min drive
Ballarat Station - 6 min walk
Elaine Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Curry Star Indian Restaurant - 3 min walk
Gloria Jean's Coffees - 5 min walk
Grill'd - 3 min walk
Cobb's Coffee - 1 min walk
Schnitz - 4 min walk
About this property
Craig's Royal Hotel
Craig's Royal Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sovereign Hill. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Gallery Restaurant, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
41 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Secured uncovered onsite self parking (AUD 10 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1853
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
LCD television
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 15 to 100 for adults, and AUD 15 to 100 for children
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs AUD 10 per day
Policies
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
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Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat Central
Craig's Royal Ballarat
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Frequently asked questions
Does Craig's Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Craig's Royal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Craig's Royal Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Craig's Royal Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs AUD 10 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Craig's Royal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Craig's Royal Hotel and nearby?
Craig's Royal Hotel has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Craig's Royal Hotel?
Yes, The Gallery Restaurant offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Craig's Royal Hotel like?
Craig's Royal Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Ballarat Station and 3 minutes' walk from Art Gallery of Ballarat.
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Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Bed
Location
Breakfast
Bathroom
Bedrooms
Building
History
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with great options and a lovely experience. (3 reviews)
The property's restaurant offered good food options and a pleasant dining experience with friendly staff. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
great location
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Historic, interesting
Everything as expected, old restored historical hotel with a quaint lift and lots of prints on the wall, a mix of Victoriana with a few art deco statues on traditional staircases. Only surprise was the restricted menu on public holidays and the surcharge to go with it. Good location, near Sturt St. Limited onsite parking with an extra charge.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 30, 2025
Great place and added bonus we got a free room upgrade!
Rubi
Rubi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
Old world charm and convenience of location
Colleen
Colleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2025
Great property overloaded with character.. perfect weekend getaway
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
Everything was great, the room, the service, close to the city.
Lachlan
Lachlan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 13, 2025
Clean
Ruben
Ruben, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
A very lovely 2 nights stay. Easy location to everything.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Central Ballarat Gem
Our stay at Craig's Royal Hotel was fantastic. The welcome from the front desk was warm and they helped us out with an early checkin too. The room was well furnished and beds very comfortable. Perfect location for exploring Ballarat. The hotel is showing it's age a little but it is very lovely, clean, and has a wonderful old world charm.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Rooms were very nice and well kept
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
Beautiful historic hotel with all the old world charm. Friendly, helpful staff. Secure off street parking available. Nice dining room with good food options.
Allyson
Allyson, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
I was happy with my stay. The staff were great and helpful and friendly. Will be staying there again.
Fredrick john
Fredrick john, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
A very Grand Old Building. The staff were very polite and helpful. The food was well presented and tasty.
Gerard
Gerard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
Great heritage building
Great location. Great room. Great bed. We didn't receive room service though - not sure if they just missed us or they don't provide it (or you have to pay more) but we were only there for 2 nights so not a big deal. It is a beautiful old building - make sure you go and explore it.
MAREE
MAREE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
Lovely large room with thick curtains. Very quite and comfortable
Ross
Ross, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Location
Jeff
Jeff, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
Old world feel - high ceilings, quiet
Lyn and David
Lyn and David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Great stay
Great historical hotel. Close to all the food and bars on Lydiard St and the cool gin bar near railway station. Locality, old world features, happy staff. Try different. You won’t be disappointed.
Angelo
Angelo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Charming, comfortable and close to art galleries and shops.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2024
Great place to stay
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Great location close to Ballarat Central and city restaurants.
Phil
Phil, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2024
Grand old property.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 17, 2025
Beautiful Building
More powerpoint would help. TV did nto work, radio reception only
Barry
Barry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Historical and royal experience
PENG
PENG, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
Such a beautiful heritage hotel, exquisitely restored. A wonderful night spent in a Jane Austen era room. Just perfect!