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Reviews of Craig's Royal Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

10 Lydiard Street South, 3353 Ballarat, Australia

#10 of 31 hotels in Ballarat

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Review Score

Based on 1520 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    8.0
    If you are a fan of historical architecture, its value for money. :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be nice if the TV had Netflix, Prime and Disney access. Also, I noticed on the main stairwell the carpet was fraying at the edges. May need replacing.

    I liked the theme of the decor, the scale and size of the rooms and the staff. Staff were mindful and great. Partner enjoyed the sauna in the room.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel in central Ballarat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    Extra charge for parking

    Beautiful foyer and general ambience

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    classic style.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    9.0
    Luxurious building great location terrific breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was a little uncomfortable but that’s personal preference

    The breakfast was fantastic the location is brilliant

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    8.0
    Central, character, well priced rooms
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The new basin in the bigger room was a splatter-prone zone next to the only power point my laptop plug could fit! I did not like the colour combo (just didn't gel together) and strangely for a history-type person like me I thought the styling was a little forced but it is spacious and it is interesting and downstairs lobby area is nice. Easy location to Ballarat Central and shops. Even with the old lift (mind your fingers!) there can be some half-floor stairs to navigate. I had to walk a way to even get out of the building.

    I stayed in two rooms, the older one was bigger and grander but had limited places to power laptops, the newer one was smaller but still sizeable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely comfortable time in Ballarat
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a very loud vent just outside my window which caused the window to rattle and made it hard to sleep.

    Very plush room, great location and beautiful building. I loved the inclusion of the history information in the room.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    8.0
    Worth staying just to experience a piece of "Ballaarat"'s history!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    I thought it was weird that my drink at the restaurant didn't get served until I got my meal. It's either that or they just forgot. Steak was quite average as well. The bed join could be felt all night, which was not something you'd expect from a hotel of this type. Surprising that a 4-star hotel doesn't provide body lotion, though.

    The retention of the hotel's history is amazing and a beautiful sight! The old lift still being maintained as is, was awesome! The rooms, the layout and even the room signs note "Ballaarat" from the original city name. The bathrooms are beautiful, big and well maintained with plenty of towels provided.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful old style hotel full of charm and in a great central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely old world charm, comfortable beds, helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful helpful staff, great location and lovely heritage decor. Loved the original lift!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Single
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful and very comfortable. Well priced.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2024

    9.0
    Great facilities and I will be. Back again soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't think of anything that I didn't like

    Breakfast was excellent lovely large bacon and egg in a bun

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2024

    8.0
    We couldn’t wait to get back to our accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outstanding decor, we were transported back in a time. From the front entrance, to parking in the stables, the old fashioned lift and the decadent staircase fit for Royalty, we were treated as such… looking forward to staying again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent venue
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Single
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Find I'm a bit disappointed with the restaurant. I had a veal scallopini, which I had always believed to be completed in a creamy sauce. Mine was delivered on a bed of beans and mashed pumpkin with a type of watery sauce. Would not eat there again:(

    Facilities were great and actually better than I expected. The bed was comphy and the shower hot and strong.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent hotel, staff, restaurant and location, would definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The history and location of the building. The staff were fantastic, they made everything easy. The restaurant was good and reasonably priced. We had 2 great days in Ballarat and would definitely stay there again and recommend to others.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    9.0
    Great location and place to stay if visiting Ballarat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Classic King or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hotel and staff so friendly and helpful. Lovely historic building and well maintained.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful historical building with great atmosphere
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    Minor but heating unit was loudish.

    A beautiful historical building in the heart of Ballarat. Comfortable rooms, great room service dinner, very well priced tea and coffee. Lovely stay overall.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had Breakfast and Tea the service and Food were Excallant and good value ,

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent and will be back to explore more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioning could have been better.

    Lunch and dinner was lovely.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay at Craigs. If we are back in Ballarat we would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was too hot and a shower over a bath is really very dangerous. Also, check in was horrendous. We waited 30 minutes for one, lovely lady, to see to us.

    The location, the food in the restaurant and the old world charm.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    9.0
    Absolutely stunning with wonderful friendly helpful staff Thanks so much
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Royal Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room got very hot and the doors to the balcony rattled in the wind

    Loved the attention to detail throughout the Hotel. Absolutely beautiful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    8.0
    Like stepping back in time to colonial Australia
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Noticeably understaffed.

    Was authentically heritage style. Very clean and the rooms were large and comfortable. The hotel was understaffed and all but one bar was closed. However, the staff were of a high standard and coped well with the diverse jobs they were doing. Excellent Chef and we ate breakfast, lunch and dinner at different days throughout our stay and each and every meal was very good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very good

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful couple of nights , a lovely high Tea experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower over bath was a little tricky getting in and out of.

    Breakfast was great and very reasonably priced. Coffee and service were excellent

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2024

    9.0
    Stunning old hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Absolutely stunning hotel and lovely restaurant with a lovely staff member working there. She did a great job!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    7.0
    Disappointed from previous stays . But will still come again hopefully things will improve in the future.
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Single
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel has changed hands recently. I felt the change. The staff are not as attentive as they have been in the past. Plus there was a shortage of staff on my weekend.

    I love. The decor , plus restaurant inside hotel. Safety.

    Stayed in August 2024

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