Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

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.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details regarding room accessibility can be confirmed by contacting the property directly.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Gippsland Centre. It is also 23 mi (37 km) from Ninety Mile Beach.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, which is seasonal. Specific operational hours can be confirmed by contacting the property.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 6 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. It is recommended to contact the property directly for confirmation and any associated costs.

The Matador Motel in Sale, Australia

Average nightly price at The Matador by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$94
February	US$97
March	US$96
April	US$93
May	US$95
June	US$94
July	US$93
August	US$94
September	US$92
October	US$86
November	US$90
December	US$92

What guests think

Across recent reviews of The Matador, travelers highlight friendly, accommodating staff, clean and spacious rooms, and strong value in a central, walkable location, with a continental breakfast frequently included and appreciated for starting the day simply and conveniently.

Many note comfortable beds and good showers. Recurring drawbacks include some dated fittings or cold rooms with noisy heating, occasional noise from neighbors or traffic, sporadic cleaning lapses, and unallocated parking that can be tight or scarce when busy. Overall, expect a straightforward base in Sale that is practical for overnight stops and short visits.

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Facilities

Free on-site parking is available, but several guests report limited or tight spaces when busy; others found it ample. Guest laundry was handy.

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Sushant

29 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Its a nice property with ample parking and excellemt staff and service.

10

Jennifer

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Barry

20 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property which was close to the centre of town and had good facilities.

8

Damian

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was not impressed by the lack of parking spaces.

10

Cassi

5 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great. Amenities and laundry was all handy. Small things like biscuits in the room and good coffee. Great location. Overall 10/10

8

Fiona

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well layed out room ...clean and tidy with guest laundry. Easy walking distance to dinner options.

10

Sandra

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Went to Sale for the weekend and stayed 2 nights at The Matador Motel. Older style motel but spotlessly clean with all usual amenities. Great staff, knowledgeable and very friendly. Breakfast included and although only a Continental breakfast it was plentiful. The Motel is well situated to walk to the town centre, the Lake, The Wedge and the Art Gallery. Also free parking. Highly recommend.

10

Mukda

2 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Matador Hotel, Good location, nice Spanish style building with renovated room, quiet, clean, big area for parking inside and safe. Good price incl. good continental breakfast. Its our 2nd stay, love it, will be back. 🤗

8

Hannah

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Just a quick stopover between long drives. Clean and good sized room. Thoughtful snacks in our room for us. Late check in (7pm) so collected key from lockbox, no issues. There is a pool that we didn’t use and isn’t really advertised. Parking easy. Hotel is right in town with lots of eateries around for a quick dinner. Breakfast was basic but a lovely addition & free of charge too! East check out. We’d stay again if we were in the area!

10

Joan

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel was well placed, room was very clean. Only downside was unallocated parking and parking spaces very narrow.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally very clean, with housekeeping often praised. A few guests reported lapses such as dust, cobwebs, mould, or missed spots.

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Brenda

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Cobwebs on ceilings.

6

Tim

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is well located in Sale . The bed was very comfortable and good parking. On the downside the room was cold with the heating noisy and not very effective. The TV remote did not work with the television in the bedroom and there was a lot of mould on the ceiling in the bathroom.

6

Priscilla

29 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A basic stay. Clean bedding and a good shower head. A noisy property. Some men argued late at night outside. It wasn’t a retreat for a quiet sleep. The traffic was very noisy, trucks got going at 5:30am. The floors weren’t properly clean. The eco friendly shampoos etc are to be applauded. There weren’t any frills, like chamomile tea for example. The staff were helpful and friendly and the breakfast was ok.

10

Robert

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, staff were amazingly friendly. Very helpful advice on our journey going forward.

8

Ioannis

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A fan in the bathroom would be good. There was a long hair (thankfully from a head) on the bedsheet, that wasn't mine. :-/

8

ULF ERIK JORGEN STEFAN

13 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms was not proporly clean Dust

10

Antony

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Matador is a great place to stay in Sale. The staff are very friendly, the room was spotless and the breakfast was great! It’s very good value too. Thank you for another lovely stay. Antony and Yvonne

8

leigh

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, staff were attentive

10

Sandra

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Went to Sale for the weekend and stayed 2 nights at The Matador Motel. Older style motel but spotlessly clean with all usual amenities. Great staff, knowledgeable and very friendly. Breakfast included and although only a Continental breakfast it was plentiful. The Motel is well situated to walk to the town centre, the Lake, The Wedge and the Art Gallery. Also free parking. Highly recommend.

10

Julie

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and well equipped. Bed was comfortable and all the little extras which used to be in hotel rooms. Breakfast was great too.

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Rooms

Rooms are typically spacious and comfortable, with good showers and some renovated interiors; many liked the beds. Downsides include dated fittings in places, thin walls or traffic noise, poor lighting, and cold rooms or noisy heating.

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Tim

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is well located in Sale . The bed was very comfortable and good parking. On the downside the room was cold with the heating noisy and not very effective. The TV remote did not work with the television in the bedroom and there was a lot of mould on the ceiling in the bathroom.

8

Kay

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Matador was quite good but our studio room was in a poky little that was very cold Everything else was fine

10

Phillip

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of space, great shower & a pretty good breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff, completed a great stay at the Matador.

6

Flavia

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great shower, comfortable bed, spacious room.

10

William

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and comfortable motel. A little bit dated in terms of the fittings, but plenty of power outlets for charging things, and good wifi speeds. Breakfast was basic (cereals, toast, juice, tea and coffee), but plentiful and a clean and spacious room to have it in. We were happy with the experience.

6

Michelle

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff, room and facilities were great. But unfortunately, in our room you could hear every word people in the next room were saying.

10

Chris

6 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Kim

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, modern and clean rooms. Comfortable bed and good facilities provided. Good breakfast included. I would stay here again and would recommend to others.

10

mary

6 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

One of the best places we have stayed in. Beautifully renovated rooms. We had a king size bed and it was the best. The shower had the best pressure. Continental breakfast was included and it had almost everything from yogurts, fruits cereals, variety of breads and spreads, juices and a quality coffee pod machine. We would definitely go back and stay here again.

8

Carla

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were all friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was excellent. Unfortunately, the lighting in the room itself was very poor, so that even unpacking bags was tricky. Bathroom was good; clear lighting, nice shower and lovely luxury products (body wash etc.)

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with efficient check-in and flexibility for early arrivals or room changes. There is an isolated report of rude, inflexible hosts.

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10

Chris

21 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Caylene

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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 :)

10

Suzanne

2 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, good bathroom and comfortable bed. They let us check in slightly early which was appreciated on a very hot day. The continental breakfast was more than adequate.

10

Daniel

5 Feb 2025

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Have stayed here a few times now and cannot go past it. Staff always friendly and helpful, rooms comfortable and the breakfast is such a bonus.

10

Christina

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly. Selection for breakfast was sufficient and good. Room was cleaned every day. Walking distance to the city centre. Great place to stay.

2

milan

15 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,372 nights

the hosts were very rude and not conforming or flexible in any way, basically.. my way or the highway, absolutely rude and should not be in the hospitality industry.

10

Matthew

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel location with very friendly staff.

10

Andrew

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Management of the hotel was excellent and extremely helpful

10

Phil

22 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

As soon as I arrived I was greeted with a smile - and the whole experience was completely satisfying

8

Graham

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Happy to let me book in several hours early and change my room from uptsairs to ground floor. Age is starting to catch up with me.

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Location

Central, walkable base near the Port of Sale, Gippsland Gallery, The Wedge, lake, shops and dining. Handy for exploring town on foot.

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Alison

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The situation was excellent – I had a lovely walk around the lake in the morning. The matador was close to shops and restaurants.

10

Philip

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed the proximity to the gallery and the river. We also found that we could visit a restaurant for dinner only a short walk away. The buffet breakfast was very good.

10

Sarah

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly and helpful staff. Spacious rooms and very clean.

10

Sam

5 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Super nice location. Great condition of my room. Easy access to Sale high street. Amazing curry restaurant across the road. Would stay again for sure.

10

JOHN

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff clean walking distance to town

10

Morgan

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable room and bed. Continental breakfast a bonus. Easy walking distance to lots of dining options.

10

Sandra

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Went to Sale for the weekend and stayed 2 nights at The Matador Motel. Older style motel but spotlessly clean with all usual amenities. Great staff, knowledgeable and very friendly. Breakfast included and although only a Continental breakfast it was plentiful. The Motel is well situated to walk to the town centre, the Lake, The Wedge and the Art Gallery. Also free parking. Highly recommend.

10

Mrs Anne

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the best country motels. Right in town, 2 blocks from the shopping centre and supermarket, over the road from the Port of Sale and great breakfast included in the price. There is nothing not to like

10

Marie

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the city centre and spacious breakfast area and clean room.

10

DIANNE

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Quiet location with comfortable bedding. Very good continental breakfast included. Short walking distance to restaurants, pubs etc.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is included and widely praised as fresh and plentiful. A minority found it basic or limited.

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Alistair

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent accommodation Great breakfast

10

Doug

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, clean and well maintained.

10

Delma

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Emmett

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty average hotel,you get what you pay for. Air con is super noisy in the room. Breakfast is very basic. Location wise it’s great, the rest is ok.

8

Eve

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money. Comfortable, clean rooms. Nice continental breakfast included. Bathrooms could do with an upgrade.

8

Ian

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The continental breakfast was excellent

10

Valerie

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly reception. A very comfy bed and a great continental breakfast - all fresh - no pre-packaged. Will def stay again.

10

Julie

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless and well equipped. Bed was comfortable and all the little extras which used to be in hotel rooms. Breakfast was great too.

8

Barry

16 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room and great breakfast

4

Naseer

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast options are really limited.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $89	2 $89	3 $89
4 $90	5 $91	6 $95	7 $98	8 $95	9 $99	10 $98
11 $93	12 $107	13 $95	14 $100	15 $95	16 $105	17 $100
18 $95	19 $97	20 $102	21 $113	22 $105	23 $103	24 $110
25 $101	26 $102	27 $102	28 $117	29 $100	30 $110	31 $112

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