Craig's Royal Hotel

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area | LCD TV, iPod dock

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, bathrobes, towels

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

4.6

Outstanding(555 Reviews)

Hotel in Ballarat

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Hotel with bars, near Sovereign Hill
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a conference center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and conference space are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Craig's Royal Hotel offers 41 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Ballarat hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Map of Ballarat

Nearby attractions

Sovereign Hill

1 mi

Ballarat Wildlife Park

2 mi

Art Gallery of Ballarat

0.2 mi

Victoria Park

2 mi

Available Rooms

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 King

Sleeps 2

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen • 43 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Room

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Single Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Craig's Royal Hotel

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4.6

Outstanding(555 Reviews)

Hotel in Ballarat

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Map of Ballarat

Nearby attractions

Sovereign Hill

1 mi

Ballarat Wildlife Park

2 mi

Art Gallery of Ballarat

0.2 mi

Victoria Park

2 mi

Available Rooms

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen • 43 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Room

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Single Room

1 Single

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.6

Outstanding(555 Reviews)

2.5

Dec 2024

I was happy with my stay. The staff were great and helpful and friendly. Will be staying there again.

2.5

Dec 2024

Craig's Royal Hotel is a lovely old building with a lot of history. I particularly enjoyed the old fashion lift which I've never seen outside of old movies. The staff were wonderful, the snack bar being open late is a life saver for musicians or anyone who is going to be out late, it's not quite like getting a full meal but at least it's some nice, hot food. My room was small but cozy, perfect for what I needed. My only issues were that the cord on the kettle was barely long enough to reach the plug from the table that it was sitting on and there were some cobwebs on the side of the wardrobe facing the bathroom door, a very small amount in a spot that would be easy to miss when dusting so it wasn't worth complaining about and I'd say that most guests probably wouldn't even have noticed. I'm only mentioning it here because a review does call for such things. But that's really my only criticism, everything else was great. Maybe they could include breakfast in the price of the stay, but that's not a big deal as the breakfast menu is fairly reasonably priced anyway.

1.5

Nov 2024

Although we enjoyed our stay and the reception staff were very helpful and I thoroughly enjoyed the spa bath, there were issues,there was dust throughout the property,carpets in the main area were actually threadbare! and I don’t think the mattress had been changed since Prince Albert stayed there since it sagged badly in the middle! Such a shame as overall it’s a lovely hotel.

2.5

Oct 2024

Nice and classy

2.0

Oct 2024

Had to find a suitable hotel for a weekend speaking engagement in Ballarat. Hotel is ageing for sure but was ok. Car park entry is very difficult and staff were all confused as to how to enter. I was locked out on Saturday night after 10pm. Had to exit through roller door and walk all the way to front of hotel to access. Crazy! Also the biggest issue was music playing all the time... all night. No one knew anything about it. Shocking and very disruptive. Staff seemed untrained and very young to be managing a hotel. Same guy was on front desk and making coffee for brekky. No water at the table.. simple things missing. Eggs overcooked.. bacon dry and not cooked fresh...wouldn't recommend staying here. Such a shame for an iconic place.

1.5

Oct 2024

Beautiful building but Rooms need updating, no shower door (water went everywhere), toilet seat all cracked, central heating / aircon (poor), window didn’t open in bathroom, fridge very unpractical (no freezer), pack your own pillow if you need any substance (so thin).

2.0

Oct 2024

Amazing building. Bits were tired but generally in keeping with the ambience. Location was good. Bed was comfy. Room was very dusty but I’m hoping that was more to do with the old building. Staff we encountered were efficient but a bit unfriendly and abrupt. Limited parking is available but only was told on check out there was a charge .

1.0

Sep 2024

Reception was friendly and staff helpful. The room was average, but the problem was the noise. We really couldn’t sleep properly. The condenser unit 1 meter away from our window was very noisy. The dB reading was 47 on average through the night (I’m a past sound engineer and care about that kind of stuff).

2.5

Sep 2024

The overall experience was very good in a top-rate traditional property. However our dining experience at the Atrium on Saturday night was spoilt by the poor service of the two staff on duty. At the completion of our main course they ignored our table) even though the room was about one-third occupied) for about half an hour to remove our plates and for us to request the dessert menu. Both staff were not cognisant of the wishes of the diners at all tables. They need better training in Hospitality.

2.5

Sep 2024

Overnight for function- staff excellent

5.0

Sep 2024

I was first in Ballarat at Teacher’s College in the early 60’s. The hotel was iconic then. Loved my stay. The food was very good, too. Will be back in the future.

5.0

Sep 2024

Really loved the heritage style of this hotel, the old fashioned lift added authentic charm to the venue.

4.0

Aug 2024

Lovely property. Bathroom needs a fan or some fresh air because it was a bit musty. I know we’re unusual, but it was very warm so thank goodness for the ability to open the window (something you can’t do in most hotels!). Food in the restaurant quite good and service kind and attentive. Had to search for a dropped AirPod and discovered that under the bed had not been vacuumed in a long time. It would be a real challenge in maintaining this property - and it’s charming!

2.0

Aug 2024

Beautiful old hotel with old world charm. Carpet on stairs threadbare is places which can be a little dangerous.

4.0

Aug 2024

The architecture and decor of Craig’s is simply fabulous. However fake plants and floral displays really cheapen the look. The room was less than expected - booked 12 months in advance and I poured over the supplied photos and description to make my selection. Overall a pleasant stay but I would not return.

4.0

Aug 2024

Central

5.0

Aug 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Craig’s Royal Hotel. The accommodation was lovely and comfortable, the food in the restaurant was delicious and generous, and all the staff were so kind and obliging, nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend Craig’s Royal Hotel and would definitely stay here again. Thank you to all the management and staff who made our stay enjoyable and memorable.

5.0

Aug 2024

Great location close to Ballarat Central and city restaurants.

5.0

Jul 2024

Would definitely recommend

5.0

Jul 2024

Safe, quiet, easy parking , close to town

3.0

Jul 2024

The elevator is a icon The reception staff great Now you have major problems 1- No staff i the bar area. Several people including me awaitimg 10 - 15 minutes to find a staff member to assist Some people walked off and up the road 2- I spilt hot chocolate all over the table. As i went ti get help from the 3 staff members in the morning doing ver little. No one seemed interested in the assistance nor cared to ask could they help. I got rags and cleaning rags to mop up and clean up the mess. This is very poor After i had cleaned as much as i could I stopped a staff member bringing a coffee in for someone and let them know that i did my best but its still amess. I beleived that until i said something no one cared at all!!!!!!!!! The parking is bad having to park in the street. You should look for a area that is set aside for your patrons

2.5

Jul 2024

Beautiful hotel, full of atmosphere, it’s like stepping back in time, light fittings are especially beautiful, we stayed for two nights and would recommend Craig’s royal hotel.

3.0

Jul 2024

Room was very hot. Music playing all night. But the staff were very good.

3.0

Jul 2024

Hotel requires to do renovation

3.0

Jul 2024

Lovely space - noisy on a Friday night (3 am...)

5.0

Jul 2024

Complete hassle free transaction in a word Perfection

5.0

Jul 2024

Great location, value for money and enjoyed the historic charm of the property. The air-conditioning unit was outside our window and was a little bit noisy. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

2.5

Jun 2024

Gorgeous hotel. Great staff. Lovely room. Perfect overnight stay in Ballarat.

2.0

Jun 2024

Parking in central Ballarat is all metered. Garage costs $10 per night. Hotel was old world comfortable with excellent heating for winter.

4.0

Jun 2024

Annoying piped music in halls and bar. Doesn’t suit classic historic hotel.

1.0

Jun 2024

The room was nothing like it showed in the brochure,had to go down 2 timesto get milk and tea bag's you couldn't swing a cat in the room, it had a tiny tv in a cupboard, I will never go back there

3.0

May 2024

Twice bn there main bar either closed or not available get pushed into gaming room won’t b goitback

5.0

May 2024

Loved the architecture of the building. Loved using the old school lift. Food was great. Loved our room, we had a Royal Suite and a balcony. First time for me in Ballarat and it was a great visit. Definitely will be back

3.0

May 2024

Lack of nice lounge areas to sit and drink. 2 of the 3 bars were closed. TV didn't work. Only 2 milk sachets in fridge.

5.0

May 2024

Beautiful interior

2.0

May 2024

We booked rather late so we seemed to get one of the lesser rooms. View over the air conditioning ducts and the constant sound of the air conditioning or kitchen vents. Room was tastefully decorated in colonial chic but was very small. Bathroom was quite spacious though. The staff members we had contact with - reception and restaurant - were very professional and friendly.

3.0

May 2024

Not convenient for people with disabilities

5.0

Apr 2024

Great place to stay

2.5

Apr 2024

This is my favourite regional Victoria hotel. Its beautiful. And the bed is so comfy. Ive never come in summer, but in winter or change of season the entire hotel is so toasty. I could have easily caught the train back down to Melbourne after the exhibition I came for, but if you can stay at Craig's Royal Hotel, why would you?

5.0

Apr 2024

The hotel was great apart from the worn carpets, cracked hand basin and pillows need replacing. The staff were fabulous.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Ballarat?

The average price for a rental in Ballarat is $118 per night. This rental is $8 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Craig's Royal Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Craig's Royal Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Craig's Royal Hotel?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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Craig's Royal Hotel

Hotel in Ballarat

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Ballarat

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

Classic Single Room

Craig's Royal Hotel

Hotel in Ballarat

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Ballarat

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room

Classic Single Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Ballarat?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Craig's Royal Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Craig's Royal Hotel?

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