Craig's Royal Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ballarat East, Australia, hosting 110 at dinner and 150 standing.
Craig's Royal Hotel
Ballarat EastVictoria, Australia
Craig's Royal Hotel is a historic hotel in Ballarat East with 41 guest rooms, offering indoor wedding receptions with in-house catering and an on-site bar.
Craig's Royal Hotel
- Guests
- 110 at dinner
- Rooms
- 41 rooms
- Cost
- A$145 to A$260
- Getting there
- MEL
About the venue
Craig's Royal Hotel is a historic hotel in Ballarat East with 41 guest rooms, offering indoor wedding receptions with in-house catering and an on-site bar.
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 110 for a dining reception or holds 150 standing, with dedicated dance space and a minimum of 10 guests for smaller gatherings.
Per-head pricing runs from AUD 145 to AUD 260 and includes catering and drinks, with an on-site coordinator to help plan the day.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is about 79 minutes away by road, and on-site parking is available for guests.
- Historic hotel with 41 rooms, from Classic Single through to the Royal Suite with Balcony
- Seats 110 for a dining reception or 150 standing, with dance space
- Per-head pricing from AUD 145 to AUD 260, including catering and drinks
- In-house catering, on-site bar and an on-site wedding coordinator
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Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 110 guests
- Standing reception
- 150 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 10 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 41 rooms
- Room types
- 9 listed
House rules
- Pets
- No
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
The ceremony
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
The place
- Historic building
- Yes
Money
- Price
- A$145 to A$260 per head
- Included
- Catering and drinks
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Getting there
- MEL, 79 min by car
- Yes
Reviews of Craig's Royal Hotel
“My sister and I stayed two nights. We felt welcomed the place was steeped in history. The room was amazing, people accommodating and friendly. We went to dinner in the restaurant and it was so so good.”
4.2out of 5, from 1,172 Google reviews
Questions about the venue
Where a number is our estimate, we say so.
How many guests can the venue hold?
The meeting and banquet space seats up to 110 guests for a dining reception and holds up to 150 standing. The minimum booking is 10 guests.
What does the per-head price cover?
Pricing is charged per head, from AUD 145 to AUD 260, and includes catering and drinks. Full details are in the functions pack at https://craigsroyal.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CRH_functions_24.pdf.
Can our guests stay on site?
Yes. The hotel has 41 rooms, including Classic Single, Classic Queen, Classic King or Twin, Classic Room, Deluxe King, Royal Room with 1 King Bed, Queen Room with Spa Bath, Royal Suite and Royal Suite with Balcony. Most rooms sleep two.
How far is the venue from the airport?
The nearest airport is Melbourne (MEL), roughly a 79-minute transfer. Parking is available at the venue.
Is there a wet-weather option, and are pets allowed?
The reception space is indoors and serves as the weather backup. Pets are not permitted.
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