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Criterion Hotel Sale

3.5 star property
Motel in Sale with a restaurant and a bar

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Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
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

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 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
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room (Disabled Access Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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
  • Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's Country Bakehouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Criterion Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burrito Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Sale

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant at Criterion Hotel Sale. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Criterion Hotel Sale feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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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

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

Property is also known as

Criterion Hotel
Criterion Sale
Criterion Hotel Sale Sale
Criterion Hotel Sale Motel
Criterion Hotel Sale Motel Sale

Frequently asked questions

Is Criterion Hotel Sale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Criterion Hotel Sale?

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.

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Criterion Hotel Sale Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 328 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is convenient, clean and has great options for food and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation with a fabulous restaurant attached. Excellent, friendly staff too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ignazio

Liked: Amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old pub with quality renovations. Fabulous dining room with lots of options and a great wine list. The bedrooms were on the small side but very comfortable and so nice to see a coffee machine. It was a very convenient stay on our trip to Melbourne. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review Sale accom.

First time have stayed at this hotel. We go to Sale regularly.We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Salvatore

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Surjeet

Disliked: Amenities
Price was right for small room. The rain shower was excellent and the minibar was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to our home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and quiet

Very good stay. Room was comfortable and quiet. Very good location, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

10/10 Excellent

Anson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A convenient place to stay in Sale
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, modern facilities, and great food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality and size of rooms is above what you get for similar prices!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit noisy on Friday night. My window right beside verandah seating area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place to stay Plus also very quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Sale

Great experience, quiet and comfortable room, amazing meal in the restaurant downstairs!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply the Best in Gippsland

My stay at The Criterion in Sale Vic was fantastic! The staff are always incredibly welcoming and helpful, the rooms are always spotlessly clean and comfortable, and the restaurant always has a great variety of delicious options. The location is perfect for my business and personal needs, and I always appreciate the friendly service from Rex, Chad and the team. Definitely my go to accomodation In Sale when I travel to Gippsland for work.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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