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Craig's Royal Hotel

★★★★★ 10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, AU

8.6 guest rating· 2699 reviews

The five stars

Craig's Royal Hotel holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Room service.

Guests score it 8.6/10 across 2699 reviews.

About this hotel

Elegant Boutique Rooms

Experience luxury at Craig's Royal Hotel with boutique-style rooms featuring elegant furnishings and modern amenities. Each room is equipped with a personal safe, work desk, flat-screen TV, and a marble bathroom for your comfort and convenience.

Dining and Entertainment

Indulge in exquisite dining options at the hotel's restaurant, offering delicious lunch and dinner menus. Don't miss the chance to savor a delightful high tea experience every Sunday from 14:00 onwards.

Convenient Location and Modern Facilities

Located just a 5-minute walk from Ballarat Railway Station, Hotel Craig's Royal provides easy access to nearby attractions like Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree. Enjoy modern conveniences such as free Wi-Fi access, Hydronic Heating in each room, Electric Vehicle Charging, and Secure Off-Street Parking during your stay.

Book now to elevate your stay at Craig's Royal Hotel and create unforgettable memories in Ballarat.

Rooms & rates

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Royal Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, safe, and free newspaper</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Classic Room

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, safe, and free newspaper</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Queen Room with Spa Bath

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe King

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Royal Suite

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Classic Queen

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Queen bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

This suite features spacious interiors with stylish furnishings. Please note that when booking a dinner included rate guests can choose from 2 meal options on the menu.

Royal Suite with Balcony

Sleeps 2 · 23 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

The Royal Suites are individually themed with antique furnishings. Each has an private bathroom with a spa bath and a separate walk-in shower. Most have views of Lydiard Street. Please note that when booking a dinner included rate guests can choose from 2 meal options on the menu.

Classic King or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 14 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

This air-conditioned room has a marble bathroom. Some units have a king-size bed that can be split into 2 single beds (subject to availability).

Classic Single

Sleeps 1 · 14 m² · Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

This air-conditioned room has a marble bathroom. This room is ideally designed for a single traveler.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Accessible parking
  • Private parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
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  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.62699 reviews

+ Charming atmosphere+ Friendly service+ Good location− Noisy room− Slow restaurant service− Poor food quality
Cleanliness8.2
Service9.2
Location9.3
Room Quality8.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money8.2

We were happy with the way we were treated.

9.0

The staff were so friendly, but also professional.

− Our room was not done and the breakfast tray left in room.

Faye · AU · 2026-07-25

Loved our stay staff great room warm and comfy

10.0

Loved every minute of it staff were awesome made you feel very welcome food excellent

− Love the old look warm and comfortable

Anne · AU · 2026-07-24

A great venue and location to celebrate a special birthday with friends.

9.0

− Faint music could be heard in our room all night. Staff investigated but couldn’t identify source.

Sam · AU · 2026-07-23

Beautiful old world charm and sophistication.

10.0

Beautiful historic hotel in the heart of Ballarat, close to everything. Friendly staff, great breakfast and meal options, and rooms comfortable with so much old world charm. In a world of other new hotels that are grey and square, Craig's Royal is a refreshing change and a pleasure to stay somewhere with true style.

AndyJC · AU · 2026-07-22

Lovely period hotel in a central location looking a little run down.

7.0

The hotel is a fabulously restored period building located in the centre of Ballarat city.

− Unpainted patches in beautifully ornate ceilings, the bed was uncomfortable (the king size mattress sloped from the centre of the bed to the outside) and an earwig was in the shower. No bottled water was in the room.

Geoff · AU · 2026-07-21

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Craig's Royal Hotel really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Parking spaces must be reserved in advance.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 10 per day.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 0 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.