Craig's Royal Hotel  

On historic Lydiard Street in the heart of Ballarat, this restored 4-star boutique heritage hotel channels gold‑rush grandeur. Minutes from Sovereign Hill, Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat Town Hall, the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Gold Museum.

Victorian architecture meets modern boutique style after a four-year restoration. Forty-one individually decorated rooms feature LCD TVs, refrigerators, iPod docking stations, safes, private bathrooms with designer toiletries and plush bathrobes.

Complimentary wireless internet, concierge service and a gift shop/newsstand keep things easy. Two bars and a coffee shop invite low-key evenings, while a grand ballroom and wedding services anchor the venue’s event pedigree. Wake up to city-street charm and flexible breakfast options (fees may apply).

Conference center and meeting rooms for events big and small. 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and complimentary newspapers in the lobby; complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps meetings moving.

The Gallery Restaurant serves local and international dishes with a regional bent. A café and two bars round out on-site dining, plus limited room service and cooked-to-order breakfasts served daily (7:00–11:00 AM).