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Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Criterion Hotel Sale in Sale, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Victoria Park and 5 minutes by foot from Lake Guthridge. This motel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Gippsland Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre.
What's nearby
Victoria Park(0.2 Miles)
Lake Guthridge(0.3 Miles)
The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre(0.3 Miles)
Gippsland Centre(0.3 Miles)
Gippsland Art Gallery(0.4 Miles)
Sale Botanic Gardens(0.9 Miles)
Central Gippsland Health(1 Miles)
Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve(1.1 Miles)
Herb Guyatt Flora Reserve(1.4 Miles)
Swing Bridge(3.1 Miles)
RAAF Base East Sale(3.9 Miles)
Sale Golf Club(4.4 Miles)
Sale Camping Reserve Gippsland Lakes Reserve(7.7 Miles)
Longford Natural Features Reserve(8.1 Miles)
Lake Melanydra Gippsland Lakes Reserve(8.7 Miles)
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)(141.6 Miles)
Melbourne Airport (MEL)(146 Miles)
Avalon Airport (AVV)(165.8 Miles)
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Non-smoking rooms
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Live music
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Victoria Park (0.2 Miles)
Lake Guthridge (0.3 Miles)
The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre (0.3 Miles)
Gippsland Centre (0.3 Miles)
Gippsland Art Gallery (0.4 Miles)
Sale Botanic Gardens (0.9 Miles)
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At Criterion Hotel Sale, travellers describe a thoughtfully renovated heritage pub-hotel with modern, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a central location that suits quick stopovers as well as short business visits.
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What guests think
At Criterion Hotel Sale, travellers describe a thoughtfully renovated heritage pub-hotel with modern, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a central location that suits quick stopovers as well as short business visits.
Rooms are generally very clean and include helpful touches like coffee machines and minibars, with lift access to upper floors. Common trade-offs are compact room sizes, occasional noise from the road or bar areas, and a few reports of hard beds or temperature control issues in certain rooms. The on-site bistro and bar draw frequent praise for quality, variety and convenience, though there is no breakfast service and a couple of diners reported slow or uneven service. Expect a stylish stay with good food and compact rooms suited to short visits.
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Facilities
On-site bistro and bar are a standout and widely praised; lift access and on-site parking are available. There is no breakfast service.
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Noni
28 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
PETER
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Giuseppe La
16 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Graham
20 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Janine
14 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Sascha
7 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Charles
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Erin
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Daniel
17 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Margaret
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised across reviews, with rooms and common areas described as clean or spotless. A few guests noticed dust, dirty shower areas, or exterior windows needing attention.
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Natalie
8 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lynda
12 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
William
22 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
PETER
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Emma
31 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,357 nights
Janine
14 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
HISAYA
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lisa
3 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Heather
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kevin
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms
Rooms are modern and comfortable but frequently compact, with some windowless or limited-window layouts; in-room coffee machines and minibars are appreciated. Noise can affect street- or bar-facing rooms, and a few mention hard beds or heating/AC issues.
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judith
25 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
chris
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
PETER
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Marlin
17 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Frances
18 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
HISAYA
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Darren
22 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Andrew
17 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Rochelle
14 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Margaret
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Service
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and professional, and check-in is smooth. Isolated criticisms cite confused bar service or slow restaurant response at busy times.
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Rushil
2 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Carolyn
13 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stuart
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Michael
27 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Peter
8 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
12 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Marlin
17 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cameron
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lorinda
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Charles
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Location
Central, walkable location close to shops, cafes and the lake, convenient for stopovers and business travel. Easy access to main roads supports onward travel.
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Noni
28 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Anthony
24 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Kevin
1 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Heather
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lorinda
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Ian
22 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Peter
20 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Neil
12 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Gillian
15 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,341 nights
Amanda
1 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Dining
The bistro serves high-quality, tasty meals with a good menu and wine list, and the bar is popular. There is no breakfast service, and a couple of reviews mention slow or uneven service.
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PETER
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Steven
1 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Graham
20 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
12 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Janine
20 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Salvatore
2 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Sascha
7 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Charles
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Erin
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Margaret
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Heather
16 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Jeffery
10 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Melissa
12 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Raymond
11 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Will
8 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Free self-parking is available on-site, providing convenience for guests traveling by car.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.
The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including elevators and step-free entrances, ensuring convenience for guests with disabilities.
The hotel is located just a 4-minute walk from Victoria Park and a 6-minute walk from The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre. It is also close to Gippsland Centre and Gippsland Art Gallery, making it a convenient base for exploring Sale.
One child aged 11 years or younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.
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