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The Matador

4.0 star property

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A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase, a bookshelf, and a large portrait on the wall.
A white building with two windows, a black gate, and a sign that says 'The Porcupine Place Welcome.'
A swimming pool with a view of a building and palm trees at dusk.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a wine glass, and a bottle on a table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $97
$88 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 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, WiFi (free)

Family Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a chair.

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, WiFi (free)

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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A compact living space with a sofa, a coffee table, a kitchenette, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

One Bedroom Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a remote control and a wine bottle, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a bathroom with a round mirror and a white sink.

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
  • Central Gippsland Health - 3 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
  • ‪Criterion Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Star Hotel - ‬3 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

Property class

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. 436 out of 818 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 818 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 818 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 818 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 818 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious generous breakfast, friendly and helpful staff, safe easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to town and the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anubhav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Open pool - quite cold weather around, but otherwise excellent place to stay and absolutely loved the hospitality, cleanliness, services, staff and yummy breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The newly renovated king apartment was far beyond my expectations. Beautiful furnishings and well designed. The included continental was also great. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff go above and beyond here. It’s great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast included was very enjoyable. Overall a positive experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dihan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good access to all. Reasonably priced and good value. I'd rate better than my Airbnb experiences
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

8/10 Good

leigh

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

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Manhua Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice stuff. Good every thing. Only not good is the back yard door made noise when wind blows at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room with lots of storage space. Modern bathroom with nice smelling shampoo, conditioner and soap. Continental breakfast had the usuals but also bircher muesli, meat and cheese platter, variety of coffee pods
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

8/10 Good

Jan

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

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

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

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

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