Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Craig's Royal Hotel

A 5-minute walk from Ballarat Railway Station, Craig's Royal Hotel features boutique-style rooms with elegant furnishings. Boasting a rich ambiance of Australian heritage, this hotel offers a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi access. The stylish guest rooms are fitted with a personal safe, a work desk and a flat-screen TV. Each has a marble bathroom. Hydronic Heating in each room Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner on site. High Tea is available every second Sunday Hotel Craig's Royal is 2 km from Ballarat Tramway Museum and Ballarat Indoor Go Kart Centre. Sovereign Hill is 2.3 km away. Eureka (Mars) Stadium - AFL venue is 3.6km. Lake Wendouree is 3.6km

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a stay with kids.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Heather
    Australia Australia
    We liked the history and atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was more spacious than we were expecting which was a lovely surprise, especially the balcony.
  • Graeme
    Australia Australia
    We ordered the Big Breakfast, and shared it with coffee. Tasty, and plenty for the two of us. Staff were very attentive, professional and friendly.
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    The "old world" charm and helpful staff. I love the lift and the fact I culd open the window in my room!!
  • Tamsin
    Australia Australia
    Comfortable with charming Victorian decor. Good sitting areas and lounge with a good pianist singing.
  • Betts
    Australia Australia
    We didn't stay for breakfast, but we did have for lunch the day we arrived.
  • Rae
    Australia Australia
    A beautiful hotel. Extremely comfortable bed. I had a great stay, thank you very much.
  • Valentina
    Australia Australia
    It is a beautiful heritage building. So much history. The furniture and the lighting it is awesome.
  • Carmel
    Australia Australia
    Fabulous central location. Gorgeous building and wonderful sense of history. Short walk to so many restaurants and cafes, and to the Civic Centre.
  • Judith
    Australia Australia
    History. Location. Excellent modernisation of the bathroom. Loved the heated towel rail. Heidi who wound me around corridors to get me to my room early on arrival.
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    I like the historical aspect of the hotel, decor and ambiance of yesteryear

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Parking spaces must be reserved in advance.