Craig's Royal Hotel

Property class: 4

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Sovereign Hill is located near Craig's Royal Hotel, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars, and a conference center. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Gallery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 368
AED 406 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame and red canopy, a sitting chair, a table with a vase, and a chandelier.

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a chandelier, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outside through a door.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A classic hotel room with a wooden bed, a radiator, a framed picture on the wall, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

Classic Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A classic bedroom with a large wooden bed, a wardrobe, a desk, and a chair.

Royal Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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 Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre and Ballarat Bird World. Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. Visit our Ballarat travel guide
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10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, VIC, VIC3350

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower, a statue in front, and a flagpole with flags.
    Ballarat Town Hall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A gallery with large landscape paintings, a statue, and wooden furniture.
    Art Gallery of Ballarat
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic church with a pointed steeple and arched windows.
    St Patrick's Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historical town with wooden buildings, a fenced mining area, and a clear blue sky.
    Sovereign Hill
    3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Her Majesty's Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station
    6 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grill'd
    3 min walk
  • Irish Murphy's
    3 min walk
  • Boss Burger Co
    4 min walk
  • Yellow Espresso
    3 min walk
  • The Forge Pizzeria
    4 min walk

About this property

Craig's Royal Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Sovereign Hill
  • At Craig's Royal Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars, and a conference center. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Gallery Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and luggage storage
    • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
    • A ballroom, a gift shop, and concierge services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Craig's Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Craig's Royal Hotel?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craig's Royal Hotel on 9 November 2026 start from AED 368, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Craig's Royal Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Craig's Royal Hotel located?

Located in Ballarat Central, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Her Majesty's Theatre and Sovereign Hill. Ballarat Town Hall and Art Gallery of Ballarat are also within 5 minutes. Ballarat Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Craig's Royal Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 799 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very unique building and rooms, rooms with character. Beautiful building and very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the ambiance of the hotel and the history of Ballarat
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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An excellent venue in the heart of the town. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were all very friendly & helpful, whether they were at the reception desk, restaurant or cleaning the rooms. Our room was clean, the restaurant was really nice & the front bar was quite nice to sit and enjoy a drink or two. The only negative is that there is t enough parking available for guests & street parking is $3.60 per hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and good staff. Part of the building was under repairs and it probably could have been temporarly covered up while guests were around. Our second good experience. P
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding hotel I absolutely loved the vibe/decor etc,the staff were extremely helpful.Super quiet place.Took me back a century or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice clean almost fully refurbished room with helpful staff. Only downsides were some old building noises and a shower head that was best suited only to people <170cm tall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The most mind blowing Hotel to stay rich in culture and history....better than the Waldorf Astoria in New York at a bargain price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel. Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great old fashioned room!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Grand hotel - nice quiet rooms. Lovely restoration. Atmosphere is marred by the poker machines.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Receptionist was extremely pleasant and helpful. Room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Walked downstairs for dinner which was lovely and very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older property with lots of character. Off street parking is $10 a day. Restaurant provided great meals. Staff friendly and always helpful. Not the best place to stay with young children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel excellent service good food. Very comfortable bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the historical feeling of this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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High standards hotel Friendly professional staff Will keep coming back 😊👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed in a single room for one night. It was comfortable with an excellent bathroom. The staff were really lovely and the vegetable side dish on the dinner menu is 5 star. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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A lovely heritage hotel in the heart of Ballarat. Many original features including original sandblasted glass with 1850s motifs. The room was clean and comfortable. We stayed a week, and the room is only serviced on request. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The property had lots of character and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Spotless room polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Warm, quiet rooms, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, decor, ambience, service and amenities. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Lovely comfortable and classy foyer with genuine heritage appeal. Only criticism was surprisinly basic food and drink offerings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A wonderful old hotel, retaining the atmosphere of its glory days, but with modern amenities and a good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The old character and decor of the hotel. The fantastic, comfortable rooms. Like stepping back in time. Fantastic value for money in a beautiful historic city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025