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The Matador

4.0 star property

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Reception
Standard Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Street view
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $106
$96 nightly
$106 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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

Room options

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

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room

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

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

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Studio | Living area

One Bedroom Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sale

When you stay at The Matador in Sale, you'll be 23 mi (37 km) from Ninety Mile Beach. .This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Gippsland Centre.
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What's nearby

  • The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gippsland Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gippsland Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪The York Lounge & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Star Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Criterion Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Matador

The Matador offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this motel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 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

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

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

The Matador Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 801 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 801 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 801 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 801 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 801 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Barry

Spacious room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good staff were good, bed was great.and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, staff were attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean walking distance to town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here a couple of times now and both have been great. Friendly staff, easy check in, clean rooms and great value. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Matador Motel is my motel of choice in Sale. I’ve stayed here a couple of times and both stays have been great. It’s quiet, very spacious, and excellent value for money. The rooms are clean and comfortable, making it an easy, stress-free stay. I’d happily stay here again and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and breakfast was an included bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Plenty of space, great shower & a pretty good breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff, completed a great stay at the Matador.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent stay. Suite very ckean and functional.Stall all very friendl. Wold stay adain
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected. A good, safe, hotel choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leonie

Breakfast was good Room a bit tired
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel location with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great 😊 There were so many varieties to choose for and freshly made . It saved so much time for us . Loved the balcony and it was a corner room so it was nice and quiet. We really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the city centre and spacious breakfast area and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, included continental breakfast was delicious and great value. Room was huge, bathroom updated well, convenient location. Only downside is lack of sound insulation between rooms and from the outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spiridoula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The continental breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff were amazingly friendly. Very helpful advice on our journey going forward.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value for money. Large room, clean, and the inclusion of breakfast makes this a good choice. Especially to see a show at The Wedge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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