Craig's Royal Hotel

4 class rating
10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, VIC 0, Australia
Ballarat, Australia
8.3
Very good
based on 1320 reviews
1,320 reviews
Thu 11/12
-
Fri 12/12
1 room, 2 guests
Deals from
$135
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Classic room
$135
Queen room
$147
Superior room
$166
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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.

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. A variety of drinks can be savoured at the in-house bar.

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

8.3
Very good rating
Based on 1,320 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Craig's Royal Hotel

Thu 11/12
Fri 12/12
King room
1 king bed
$287
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$289
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$290
nightly with fees
Superior room
1 queen bed
$166
nightly with fees
Deluxe room
1 king bed
$203
nightly with fees
1 king bed
$215
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$223
nightly with fees
Classic room
bed type unknown
$135
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$136
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$137
nightly with fees
Queen room
bed type unknown
$147
nightly with fees
bed type unknown
$256
nightly with fees
Standard Room
bed type unknown
$276
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
  • Dustbins
  • 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

  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Designated smoking area

Services and conveniences

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

8.3
Very good
1320 verified ratings
Wonderful
736
Very good
294
Good
138
Okay
51
Fair
45
Mediocre
22
Poor
34

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the beautiful location and historical ambiance of the hotel, along with the lovely food and service in the restaurant. However, many reviews highlighted issues with cleanliness, service quality, and bed comfort, which detracted from the overall experience. Some guests found the hotel to be a good value for money, while others felt it was outdated and in need of modernization.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location9 out of 10
Atmosphere8.5 out of 10
Amenities8 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
Bed Comfort3 out of 10
Value for Price2.5 out of 10
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Location

10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, VIC 0

What's nearby

  • Her Majestys Theatre19 m
  • Ballarat Fine Art Gallery258 m
  • St Patrick's Cathedral0.5 km
  • Ballarat Railway Station0.5 km
  • Sturt Street Gardens0.7 km
  • Eastern Oval0.8 km
  • Gold Museum1.6 km
  • Sovereign Hill1.7 km
  • Lake Esmond1.9 km
  • Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka2.3 km
  • Eureka Centre2.3 km
  • Lake Wendouree2.5 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Craig's Royal Hotel

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April
August
$166
$239
Cheapest month to stay with an average 28% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 93% rise in price.
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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 April and June.
  • 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 Thursday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Craig's Royal Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $178, while the most expensive was $178.
  • How long should you stay at Craig's Royal Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

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, 0.8 km from the centre 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 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 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 75.4 km from Melbourne Avalon. Craig's Royal Hotel is 87.2 km 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 centre

8.5
0.8 km

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