The Matador

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Sale motel

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Standard Room
Property entrance
Reception
Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
68-78 Raymond Street, Sale, VIC, 3810
  • The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre
    1 min walk
  • Gippsland Centre
    6 min walk
  • Victoria Park
    8 min walk
  • Sale, VIC (SXE-RAAF East Sale)
    12 min drive

Room options

Deluxe King Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Studio

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Corporate Room

  • 27.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Sale

In Sale .Stay at this Sale motel and you'll be within 32 miles (52 km) of Ninety Mile Beach and Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park.

What's nearby

  • The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gippsland Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gippsland Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Stratford Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sporting Legends - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sale Greyhound Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pastry & Pieces - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Matador

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Sale motel
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. The Matador also features an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Sale motel.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1970
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Matador offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Separate sitting area

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 Monday - Thursday (7:30 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 666 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 666 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 666 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 666 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 666 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to stay for a friend’s birthday
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter, Pakenham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Naseer, Adelaide

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast options are really limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ivy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had nice stay would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

luke

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mongkol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All nice. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The situation was excellent – I had a lovely walk around the lake in the morning. The matador was close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing! We had a nice stay ! Michael & other staffs are very friendly! Worth for the value! The breakfast include was great! The room is very spacious, especially the bathroom! Definitely will Stay there again & recommend friends!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good motel
Great place to stay. Quiet location with comfortable bedding. Very good continental breakfast included. Short walking distance to restaurants, pubs etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heinrich

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caylene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and efficient, and it was raining the next morning when I left and I was met at my car door and key taken from me. How easy was that - Oh thank you for the chocolates, I am enjoying them now as I am writing this review :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up!
Lovely spacious room with perfectly firm beds. Enjoyed the complimentary continental breakfast daily and the location was very convenient for exploring Sale.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Property was clean and tidy, showing care provided by owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking can be an issue if the Motel is fully booked, because the parking is first in, and sometimes there are no parking spots left.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to the art gallery, easy to find
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ella

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Einhart

We received a good recommendation for a restaurant! The room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

A bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024