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Criterion Hotel Sale

3.5 star property
Travelers enjoy a comfortable atmosphere at this Sale hotel, with excellent food, drinks, and attentive service for a memorable stay.

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The Criterion Hotel Sale offers a perfect retreat with a bar, restaurant, WiFi, luggage storage, and extended parking. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Room With Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe King Room | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room (Disabled Access Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Sale is home to Criterion Hotel Sale. Sale Golf Club and Avon Ridge Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve and Herb Guyatt Flora Reserve. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing. Visit our Sale travel guide
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Map
90 MacAlister Street, Sale, VIC, 3850

What's nearby

  • The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Victoria Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gippsland Art Gallery
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gippsland Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Gippsland Health
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Sale Station
    3 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    163 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack's Country Bakehouse Cafe
    4 min drive
  • The York Lounge & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Star Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Criterion Hotel
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Criterion Hotel

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is Criterion Hotel Sale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Criterion Hotel Sale?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Criterion Hotel Sale?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Criterion Hotel Sale located?

Situated in Sale, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Park, The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre, and Gippsland Centre. Gippsland Art Gallery and Central Gippsland Health are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sale Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Criterion Hotel Sale Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 362 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful service, cleanliness and safety of room as well as great restaurant in hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, staff were really helpful and friendly, amenities were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This a well renovated very comfortable hotel. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy arrangement we loved our stay! thanks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really like beautiful old buildings with modern interior design like this one. Everything was pretty good. Mattress was comfy. Pub food was good too. Cleaning could be improved (eg exterior windows & windowsills need a good clean) and AC in rooms needs to run to ensure the hallways & rooms stay must free.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food. Great location. Very happy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & friendly staff. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, convenient stop over point, clean, friendly helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As listed in the review, the stay has been very pleasant and the staff extremely helpful. Walking distance to cafe’s and shopping. Highly recommend.
Botanical Gardens
Black Swan
Old swing bridge
Mid town clock
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, comfy rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and room was quieter than I thought as I was near to a main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely staff members and great food on site!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Friendly, efficient service. A comfortable room. An outstanding meal in the bistro.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been to the Criterion a few times now and pleasant stay as usual. Nice comfortable room and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent overnight stay at the Criterion. Very comfortable room/bed. Nespresso machine. Bathtub. Twin sinks. Modern, clean, fast WiFi. Good price. Food in the bistro was top notch too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area this hotel was located. Easy walking around town to find options for dinner and drinks. Food was delicious onsite also if you wish to stay in for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HISAYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All positive score. Good size and clean room and friendly staff. Room #3 WiFi conection was bit weak signal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a comfy and convenient stay. Only feedback is the bathroom glass shelf above basin makes it difficult to wash face/rinse mouth etc and choice of tap makes it easy to splash water on floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful staff, good facilities, very pleasant stay , would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location this is a great place to stop over at when travelling, close to main shopping, cafes and being attached to the bar & bistro it ticks all the boxes
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking to dinners and easy to get back on the road first thing in the morning. Comfy room, spacious bathroom, elevator access, easy check out process
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub, meal were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to city and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025