Craig's Royal Hotel

4 stars
10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, VIC 0, Australia
Ballarat, Australia
+61 353 311 377
8.4
Very good
based on 1908 reviews
1,908 reviews
Sun 5/17
-
Mon 5/18
2 guests, 1 room
Deals from
$95
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Classic room
$95
Superior room
$110
Deluxe room
$134
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Lobby
Lobby
Restaurant
Other
Lounge
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Other
Balcony
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Bedroom
Bathroom
Other
Conference room
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Lounge
Other
Other
Bar
Bar
Bathroom
Other
Bedroom
Bedroom
Other
Other
Stairs
Bathroom
Hallway
Hallway
Building
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Overview

Craig's Royal Hotel is located in Ballarat Central, a quick walk from Ballarat Fine Art Gallery and University Of Ballarat. It is close to the area's tourist hot spots and is within a 10-minute walk of Ballarat Railway Station.

Craig's Royal Hotel offers an all-hours reception, as well as valet parking and free Wi-Fi. For added convenience, it features luggage storage, a concierge and babysitting/child services. The hotel also offers a safe, room service and meeting rooms.

Each room at Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat provides a refrigerator and all the necessities for a comfortable stay. There are also honeymoon suites available.

Those wanting to eat at the hotel can head to the on-site restaurant, open for breakfast. The in-house bar offers a relaxing setting for an evening drink.

Tourist attractions close to Hotel Craig's Royal include Sturt Street Gardens and Eastern Oval. Guests can find a wide range of restaurants and shops in the area.

8.4
Very good rating
Based on 1,908 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Craig's Royal Hotel

Sun 5/17
-
Mon 5/18
Superior room
No inclusions
1 queen bed
$110
nightly with fees
Standard room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$182
nightly with fees
King room
No inclusions
1 king bed
$190
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 king bed
$191
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 king bed
$245
nightly with fees
Classic room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$95
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$99
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$100
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
No inclusions
1 king bed
$134
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 king bed
$163
nightly with fees
No inclusions
1 king bed
$163
nightly with fees
Queen room
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$179
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$179
nightly with fees
No inclusions
bed type unknown
$199
nightly with fees
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Craig's Royal Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Spa bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Accessibility and suitability

  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Accessible parking
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Designated smoking area

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr front desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Safe

General

  • Seating area
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • EV charging station
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Kids meals

Outdoor

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Gift shop

Reviews of Craig's Royal Hotel

8.4
Very good
1908 verified ratings
Wonderful
1030
Very good
438
Good
190
Okay
90
Fair
69
Mediocre
30
Poor
61

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's excellent central location, historic ambiance, and friendly, professional staff. The period decor and character of the hotel were frequently highlighted as charming and unique. Many guests enjoyed the quality of the restaurant and breakfast offerings, as well as the comfortable and clean rooms. However, some guests noted issues with bed comfort, room size, and noise from external air conditioning units. Overall, the hotel offers a pleasant stay with a strong sense of history and good service.
AI-Generated from customer reviews
Location9.5 out of 10
Service8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness6.5 out of 10
Room Size3.5 out of 10
Bed Comfort3 out of 10
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Location

10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, VIC 0

What's nearby

  • Her Majestys Theatre21 yd
  • Ballarat Fine Art Gallery283 yd
  • St Patrick's Cathedral0.3 mi
  • Ballarat Railway Station0.3 mi
  • Sturt Street Gardens0.4 mi
  • Eastern Oval0.5 mi
  • Gold Museum1 mi
  • Sovereign Hill1 mi
  • Lake Esmond1.2 mi
  • Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka1.4 mi
  • Eureka Centre1.5 mi
  • Lake Wendouree1.6 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Craig's Royal Hotel

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Average price (weekend night)

July
March
$124
$186
Cheapest month to stay with an average 30% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 71% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
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When to book a room at Craig's Royal Hotel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Craig's Royal Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Craig's Royal Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in July and August.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Craig's Royal Hotel, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Craig's Royal Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $110, while the most expensive was $179.
  • How long should you stay at Craig's Royal Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Craig's Royal Hotel

  • Where is Craig's Royal Hotel located?

    Craig's Royal Hotel is located at 10 Lydiard Street South in Ballarat Central, 0.5 miles from the center of Ballarat. Her Majestys Theatre is the closest landmark to Craig's Royal Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Craig's Royal Hotel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Craig's Royal Hotel.

  • Does Craig's Royal Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Craig's Royal Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Craig's Royal Hotel from the airport?

    Craig's Royal Hotel is 46.9 miles from Melbourne Avalon. Craig's Royal Hotel is 54.2 miles from Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Craig's Royal Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Craig's Royal Hotel in Ballarat and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Craig's Royal Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Craig's Royal Hotel.

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Distance to city center

8.5
0.5 mi

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