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The Matador

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Sale motel

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Standard Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Microwave
Terrace/patio
One Bedroom Studio | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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68-78 Raymond Street, Sale, VIC, 3810
  • Place, Gippsland Art Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gippsland Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Twin Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Corporate Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Corporate Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Studio | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

One Bedroom Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Sale

In Sale .Stay at this Sale motel and you'll be within 32 miles (52 km) of Ninety Mile Beach and Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gippsland Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Victoria Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gippsland Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sale Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's Country Bakehouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Criterion Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burrito Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Matador

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Sale motel
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. The Matador also features an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Sale motel.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1970
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Matador offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Criterion Hotel Sale

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 327 reviews
$76 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Criterion Hotel Sale

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

The Matador Sale
Hacienda Sale
The Matador Motel
The Matador Motel Sale

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Matador to the airport?

The Matador is 145.9 mi (164-min drive) away from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Matador?

As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Matador on Oct 19, 2025 start from $78.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Matador have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Matador.

Does The Matador offer free breakfast?

The Matador offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Matador?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Matador?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Matador?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Matador have a pool?

The Matador features an outdoor pool.

Does The Matador have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Matador to downtown Sale?

The Matador is 0.7 mi away from Sale.