Name: Craig's Royal Hotel
Address: 10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Rating: 8.6

Guest reviews

8.6

Fabulous

Based on 1,563 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

11%

Couple

59%

Family

12%

Group

11%

Solo

4%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Craig's Royal Hotel, guests consistently praise the grand, historic character and central location, while opinions diverge on comfort and operations, reflecting a mix of charm and shortcomings that influence the overall experience.

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8

Lisa

Mar 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful old building. Foyer/reception area feels grand & the heritage is preserved. Room decor is nice but the rooms are a too dated (grandma’s house) for my liking but could look beautiful if designed right. Mattresses are very soft. Rooms clean. Staff were great. Great location.

10

John

Feb 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

All good as always

10

Kevin

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel excellent service good food. Very comfortable bedrooms.

10

Jenny

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We didn't stay for breakfast, but did enjoy dinner the night before - food was delicious with generous portions. Loved the beauty and history of this hotel.

10

Roz

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the history of this hotel. Beautifully preserved and maintained, with exception to the carpet in the lift, which has seen some rough days with lughgage. Our room felt like a bit of a dud, way at the back of the hotel with a brick wall and roof view. Incredibly comfortable room and bed though. Could do with plugs easier to find, rather than behind bed at skirting level, but historic hotel so allowances made. Wonderful welcoming staff. A gorgeous place to stay.

10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Location

Located in Ballarat Central, a neighborhood in Ballarat, Craig's Royal Hotel is near a train station. Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Ballarat Bird World and Park Lake Gardens are also worth visiting.

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00

Good to know

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FAQs

Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Electric car charging stations are also provided.

A cooked-to-order breakfast is available, with prices ranging from approximately AUD 15 to 100 for both adults and children. Specific serving hours are not mentioned.

Check-in starts at 14:00 and ends at 20:00, while check-out is until 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options may be available upon request.

The hotel has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities. Step-free entrances are also available.

The hotel is situated in Ballarat Central, near a train station. Attractions like Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Golf Club, and the Eureka Aquatic Center are nearby.

Children are allowed at the hotel, and they can stay for free up to a certain age, although the specific age limit is not mentioned.

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