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About the Hotel

10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, Australia

Rooms & Suites

Craig's Royal Hotel offers 41 boutique rooms, each uniquely rebuilt and furnished, retaining features of their rich history. No two rooms are identical. Rooms include a personal safe, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms have dual spa baths and access to a shared balcony. The air-conditioned suites feature antique furniture, including a 600-year-old Chinese wedding bed. Royal Suites are individually themed with antique furnishings, an en suite bathroom with a spa bath, and a walk-in shower; most offer views of Lydiard Street. Some rooms offer king-size beds that can split into two single beds, subject to availability. Rooms include free toiletries, bathrobes, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath, a hairdryer, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, and heating. Some rooms are specifically designed for single travelers.

Dining at Craig's

The Gallery Restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and includes a bar. Guests can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. For dinner inclusive rates, guests choose from 2 meal options on the menu.

Events and Weddings

Craig's Royal Hotel hosts meetings for 10 to presentations for 150 guests. Bentley's is available for dinners and conferences, featuring Victorian architectural details, in-house AV equipment, and restaurant-standard catering. The Grand Dining Room seats 110 guests and provides space for a dance floor. The Prince's Room suits wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions, or intimate seated functions. The Reading Room, overlooking Her Majesty's Theatre, has an elegant balcony. The Cellar is a unique location for receptions or pre-dinner drinks. The hotel hosted confidential board meetings, boards of inquiry, state functions, and corporate announcements.

Location in Ballarat

Located in the heart of Ballarat, Craig'S Royal Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Ballarat. Landmarks nearby include St Patrick's Cathedral (1 km), Bakery Hill (0.5 km), Central Square Shopping Centre (0.3 km), Burke and Wills Fountain (0.3 km), Mount Warrenheip (0.3 km), Post Office Gallery (0.3 km), Lake Burrumbeet (0.3 km), The Gold Museum (2.5 km), and Eureka Stadium (0.3 km). Avalon is 100 km away.

Hotel Services

Craig's Royal Hotel offers free valet parking and free Wi-Fi access. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Guests can make use of complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Electric Vehicle Charging and Secure Off Street Parking are available. The hotel provides responsible gambling in all of its venues, exceeding all gambling legislature requirements in the state of Victoria. The hotel maintains responsible service of alcohol, with staff trained in Responsible Service of Alcohol.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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14 m² 
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14 m² 
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15 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Ballarat300 m
Airports
Avalon (AVV) 102.7 km
Essendon Fields (MEB) 103.2 km
Train
Ballarat Train Station500 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • 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

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, Australia
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10 Lydiard St South, Ballarat, Australia
Nearby
Gallery
Art Gallery of Ballarat
230 m
Ballarat
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
760 m
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
The Titanic Memorial Bandstand
240 m
Sturt Street
Major General Harold
300 m
Sturt & Dawson Streets Lat: -37.561422 Long: 143.853053
Borneo, Malaya
430 m
Sturt & Dawson Streets
Peter Lalor Statue
430 m
Church
Ebenezer St Johns Presbyterian Church
470 m
Sturt & Lyons Street South Lat: -37.561355 Long: 143.852339
Cenotaph
550 m
Restaurants
The Gallery Restaurant at Craig's Royal Hotel
0 m
10 Lydiard St S
Prospects Training Restaurant
100 m
Lydiard St
Ballarista
70 m
2a Lydiard St S
Little Bird Cafe
100 m
205 Sturt St
Brown Grain Thai Restaurant
480 m
212 Sturt St opposite Town Hall
New Mr Rice Ballarat
170 m
214 Sturt St
Cafe at Provincial
240 m
222 Sturt Street
Red Peppa
540 m
34 Sturt St
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