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Criterion Hotel Sale

Property class: 3.5

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A bar area with a counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a menu board displaying live music and happy hour details.
A reception desk with a marble top, a framed historical photo, a modern chandelier, and a vase with flowers.
A modern building entrance with a glass door, two potted plants, and a sign that reads "CRITERION."
A bar area with a bartender, a menu board for Gipsland Wines, and a sign for the Afterwork Menu.
A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a framed abstract painting on the wall, and two pendant lights.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $94
$85 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

Explore the area

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90 MacAlister Street, Sale, VIC, 3850
  • Place, Victoria Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gippsland Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gippsland Art Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled towels, a framed picture on the wall, and a closet with hanging clothes.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Room With Bath

A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled towels, a framed picture on the wall, and a closet with hanging clothes.

Studio Room With Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe King Room

A neatly made bed with striped pillows and a single orange pillow, two black pendant lights, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Deluxe King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room (Disabled Access Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sale

With a stay at Criterion Hotel Sale in Sale, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Victoria Park and 5 minutes by foot from Lake Guthridge. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Gippsland Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre.
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What's nearby

  • The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Victoria Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gippsland Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gippsland Art Gallery - 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 Ryan's Irish Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Star Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The York Lounge & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Sale

Criterion Hotel Sale offers 16 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Sale motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Criterion Hotel Sale has a restaurant on site.
The Criterion Hotel - This bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Property is also known as

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

Criterion Hotel Sale Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 379 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and cosy room. Food from the pub was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights with work excellent facility and staff. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
and dinner at the pub downstairs was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Charming restored hotel with modern rooms and great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Kathlean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Especially loved the coffee machine in yhe room. Soooo nice first thing in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great bathroom with a large bath
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hardy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and room clean, friendly staff. Near town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager is excellent- very friendly, helpful, accommodating and lovely to deal with. The room was spotless, the bed was very comfortable. Staff are friendly. I would highly recommend staying at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bree

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

10/10 Excellent

Anson

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

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 review

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

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

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