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      Craig'S Royal Hotel - Ballarat

      $$$$||View on mapBallarat, Australia10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Australia|
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      Craig'S Royal Hotel - Ballarat
      10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Australia·View on map
      $$$$
      Overall Score
      Great · 1954 reviews
      8.5Great
      Location9.5
      Staff9.1
      Cleanliness9.0
      Comfort8.9
      Facilities8.6
      Who stays here
      Couples50%
      Solo25%
      Families16%
      Groups8%

      Overview

      Overall Score
      Great · 1954 reviews
      8.5Great
      Location9.5
      Staff9.1
      Cleanliness9.0
      Comfort8.9
      Facilities8.6
      Who stays here
      Couples50%
      Solo25%
      Families16%
      Groups8%

      4-star heritage hotel in Ballarat featuring 41 individually designed boutique rooms

      Rooms and Suites

      Craig's Royal Hotel offers 41 individually designed boutique rooms, each reflecting the hotel's rich heritage. Rooms feature antique and reproduction dark wood furniture, lace curtains, and marble bathrooms with spa baths in select suites. The Royal Suite includes a four-poster bed and a deep spa bath, while the North Tower Royal Suite provides a tower overlooking the city.

      Dining Experiences

      The on-site Gallery Restaurant serves local and international cuisine, with a focus on seasonal ingredients. High Tea is available every second Sunday, offering a unique culinary experience in the historic setting. The bar and lounge areas provide a relaxed atmosphere for drinks before dinner.

      Weddings and Events

      Craig's Royal Hotel is a premier wedding venue in regional Australia, with stunning bridal suites and picturesque settings. The Bentley's venue features beautiful Victorian architectural elements, suitable for receptions and ceremonies. The hotel also hosts business meetings and conferences, with comprehensive in-house services including AV equipment and catering.

      History and Heritage

      Originally Ballarat's first licensed pub, Craig's Royal Hotel has hosted many notable guests, including English princes, Mark Twain, and Dame Nellie Melba. The building retains original features such as a grand staircase, vintage lift, and 19th-century art and furnishings. Guests can read about the hotel's history in their rooms, with photographs and stories from its past.

      Location and Convenience

      The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Ballarat Railway Station and close to major attractions like Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Sovereign Hill, and Her Majesty's Theatre. Secure off-street parking is available for $10 per night, and an electric vehicle charging station is on site. The 24-hour front desk and concierge services assist with luggage storage and local recommendations.

      • Location: 5-minute walk from Ballarat Railway Station, near Sovereign Hill
      • Rooms: 41 individually designed boutique rooms with marble bathrooms
      • Dining: Gallery Restaurant with local cuisine and High Tea every second Sunday
      • Weddings: Premier wedding venue with Bentley's Victorian function rooms
      • History: Ballarat's first licensed pub, hosted Mark Twain and royalty
      • Parking: Secure off-street parking and electric vehicle charging station
      • Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, and AV equipment for events
      Good to know
      Check-in/Check-out
      from 14:00-22:00
      from 08:00-11:00
      Amenities
      Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at AUD 10 per day.
      Wireless internet is available in for free.
      Other information
      Pets
      Pets are not allowed.
      Building
      Number of rooms:43
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      Rooms and availability

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      Classic Room
      • Max:
        2 persons
      • Bed options:
        1 King-size bed1 Double bed
      • Shower
      • Air conditioning
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      Deluxe King Room
      • Max:
        2 persons
      • Bed options:
        1 King-size bed
      • Shower
      • Heating
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      Royal King Suite
      • Max:
        2 persons
      • Bed options:
        1 King-size bed
      • Shower
      • Heating
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      Facilities

      Main facilities

      Wi-Fi
      Parking

      AUD 10 per day

      Luggage storage
      24-hour services

      24-hour reception

      Food/ Drinks

      Bar/ Lounge area

      Restaurant

      Welcome drink

      TV

      Flat-screen TV

      Lift
      Kitchen facilities

      Electric kettle

      Services

      • Room service
      • Housekeeping
      • Welcome drink
      • Happy hour

      Dining

      • In-room breakfast
      • Restaurant
      • Bar/ Lounge area
      • Special diet menus

      Business

      • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

      Children

      • Children's menu

      Room features

      • Air conditioning
      • Heating
      • Sitting area
      • Dining table
      • Ironing facilities

      Bathroom

      • Bathtub
      • Free toiletries

      Self-catering

      • Electric kettle

      Media

      • Flat-screen TV

      Room decor

      • Carpeted floor
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      Essential information about Craig'S Royal Hotel

      💵 Lowest room price 78 £
      📏 Distance to centre 300 m
      ✈️ Distance to airport 102.7 km
      🧳 Nearest airport Avalon, AVV

      Location

      10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Australia
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      10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Australia
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      10 Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Australia
      • City landmarks
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      Sovereign Hill
      2.3 km
      Landmark
      Bakery Hill
      750 m
      Museum
      The Gold Museum
      2.4 km
      Church
      St Patrick's Cathedral
      970 m
      Landmark
      Sturt Street Gardens
      820 m
      Museum
      Eureka Centre
      2.3 km
      Landmark
      Ballarat Central
      1.1 km
      Zoo
      Ballarat Wildlife Park
      3.1 km
      Landmark
      Black Hill Lookout
      1.7 km
      Landmark
      Goldfields Track start
      980 m
      Gallery
      Art Gallery of Ballarat
      230 m
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      Lydiard Street
      230 m
      Ballarat Airport
      Ballarat Aviation Museum
      190 m
      Eureka Stadium
      190 m
      Gallery
      Back Space Gallery
      260 m
      Public Building
      Ballarat Civic Hall
      470 m
      Lake Burrumbeet
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      Gallery
      Post Office Gallery
      140 m
      Museum
      Mining Exchange
      200 m
      cnr Sturt St &
      Burke and Wills Fountain
      100 m
      Mall
      Central Square Shopping Centre
      170 m
      Mount Warrenheip
      760 m
      Learmonth Heritage Walk
      190 m
      U 6 315-317 Sturt St City Centre Arcade
      Art House Ballarat
      200 m
      Sturt Street & Camp Street Lat: -37.561989 Long: 143.858656
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      Church
      Ebenezer St Johns Presbyterian Church
      470 m
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      8.5 /10
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