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Criterion Hotel Sale

3.5 star property

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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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

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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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

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

Queen Room (Disabled Access Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Criterion Hotel Sale

Along with a restaurant, this motel has a bar/lounge and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Criterion Hotel Sale. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Victoria Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, an elevator, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Victoria Park and 6 minutes by foot from The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Criterion Hotel Sale also features a terrace, room service (during limited hours), and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Sale motel.

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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. 239 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 373 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brenda

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

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

JOHN

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

8/10 Good

Noha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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