Craig's Royal Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • 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

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Crock
Australia Australia
“Very clean, all of the ammenities we needed, had ok shampoo and conditioner. We left something behind and they kindly sent it back to us in the mail. Great location too.”
Valerie
Australia Australia
“Loved the heritage features - combined with comfort”
Lita
Australia Australia
“Lovely building full of grandeur and history, but with mod cons Comfortable bed, quiet and dark for sleeping.”
Christine
Australia Australia
“Christian from the bar was excellent. The new receptionist was fantastic”
Gary
New Zealand New Zealand
“The heritage charm of the venue makes it something special. The reception desk staff were very friendly and helpful. The food for both dinner and breakfast was very well presented although the menu and drinks selection was rather limited. Location...”
Facey
Australia Australia
“Delightful charm that did not sacrifice comfort. Subtle quirks like the old elevator are obviously intentionally kept. It's an experience not just a stay.”
Helen
Australia Australia
“What a beautiful old grand hotel. Considerable investment has been made to maintain the facility but retain the original 19C features, furniture and decor. Staff were courteous and very helpful. Very comfy beds and pillows. I booked as a single...”
Samira
Australia Australia
“We loved our stay here. Clean, location was perfect and staff were lovely. 😊”
Ash
Australia Australia
“Fabulous old hotel, I love the manual elevator. Staff were absolutely fantastic, accommodating and helpful. I had to change dates because of a last minute problem and they were super helpful about it. Will definitely come back and have sent...”
Susan
Australia Australia
“Loved the old world charm of the building and the rooms. Also enjoyed dining in the atrium area. Gorgeous bathroom.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

Craig's Royal Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.