Craig's Royal Hotel
Hotel, 5-star10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, AustraliaShow on map
Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for location, amenities and service.
8.62,775Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.3 out of 10, at 10 Lydiard Street South.
- Parking on siteAvailable at a charge the property sets.
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.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Lift / Elevator
Rooms
8.6
Fabulous
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 2,775 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.2
- Service9.2
- Location9.3
- Rooms8.2
- Amenities9.2
- Value8.2
- Food & drink7.7
Guests mention
Charming atmosphereFriendly serviceGood location
MareeAustraliaThe sense of times gone buy retained ( loved the elevator!) with modern comforts. Just fabulous.
PetaAustraliaJust beautiful old world charm with modern facilities.
Beautiful hotel, with lots of old world charm but with modern facilities.
The room was down the back of the hotel and the extraction fan was right outside our window, it went all night.
AmandaAustraliaHighly recommend !
Beautiful room and building! Stunningly decorated. All the staff we interacted with were amazing. Centrally located- so easy to walk around town. Onsite bar and restaurant were beautiful.
O'ConnellAustraliaExcellent love the hotel and it’s survice
Location and parking
Stairs a problem
CraigAustraliaGreat location, good staff, enjoyable stay.
Location is great, hotel charm is good, breakfast facility great
Beds a little hard compared to modern mattress, Lift not working but was communicated prior. But the Chairs in the rooms are really uncomfortable, They…
AnnAustraliaAbsolutely loved our stay. Beautiful comfortable clean room. Staff was very friendly. Onsite meals were great and very w
How central it was. The beautiful building with it’s history and how well it’s been updated
Absolutely nothing
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Australia
Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Paid parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces. Parking spaces must be reserved in advance. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Craig's Royal Hotel
What time is check-in and check-out at Craig's Royal Hotel?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Craig's Royal Hotel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Craig's Royal Hotel?
Yes — parking is available on site at a charge the property sets. We check the rate and whether a space can be reserved against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Craig's Royal Hotel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Craig's Royal Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Craig's Royal Hotel?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Craig's Royal Hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Craig's Royal Hotel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Craig's Royal Hotel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Craig's Royal Hotel?
10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat.
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