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Criterion Hotel Sale

3.5 star property
Travelers enjoy a comfortable atmosphere at this Sale hotel, with excellent food, drinks, and attentive service for a memorable stay.

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The Criterion Hotel Sale offers a perfect retreat with a bar, restaurant, WiFi, luggage storage, and extended parking. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is RM333
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Room With Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room (Disabled Access Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Sale is home to Criterion Hotel Sale. Sale Golf Club and Avon Ridge Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve and Herb Guyatt Flora Reserve. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Map
90 MacAlister Street, Sale, VIC, 3850

What's nearby

  • Victoria Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gippsland Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gippsland Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sale Common Nature Conservation Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Sale Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's Country Bakehouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Criterion Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The York Lounge & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack Ryan's Irish Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Criterion Hotel Sale

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a bar and a restaurant at Criterion Hotel Sale. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and meeting rooms
  • A lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Criterion Hotel Sale feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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RM420 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 and cash

Property is also known as

Criterion Hotel
Criterion Sale
Criterion Hotel Sale Sale
Criterion Hotel Sale Motel
Criterion Hotel Sale Motel Sale

Frequently asked questions

Is Criterion Hotel Sale pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Criterion Hotel Sale?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Criterion Hotel Sale on 25 Jan 2026 start from RM 332.84, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Criterion Hotel Sale?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Criterion Hotel Sale?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Criterion Hotel Sale?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Criterion Hotel Sale located?

Situated in Sale, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Park, The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre and Gippsland Centre. Gippsland Art Gallery and Central Gippsland Health are also within 1 mile (2 km). Sale Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Criterion Hotel Sale Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 347 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As listed in the review, the stay has been very pleasant and the staff extremely helpful. Walking distance to cafe’s and shopping. Highly recommend.
Botanical Gardens
Black Swan
Old swing bridge
Mid town clock
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & friendly staff. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent overnight stay at the Criterion. Very comfortable room/bed. Nespresso machine. Bathtub. Twin sinks. Modern, clean, fast WiFi. Good price. Food in the bistro was top notch too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

HISAYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All positive score. Good size and clean room and friendly staff. Room #3 WiFi conection was bit weak signal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Friendly, efficient service. A comfortable room. An outstanding meal in the bistro.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a comfy and convenient stay. Only feedback is the bathroom glass shelf above basin makes it difficult to wash face/rinse mouth etc and choice of tap makes it easy to splash water on floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and room was quieter than I thought as I was near to a main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been to the Criterion a few times now and pleasant stay as usual. Nice comfortable room and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the area this hotel was located. Easy walking around town to find options for dinner and drinks. Food was delicious onsite also if you wish to stay in for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking to dinners and easy to get back on the road first thing in the morning. Comfy room, spacious bathroom, elevator access, easy check out process
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Salvatore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to city and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, comfy rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely staff members and great food on site!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and quiet

Very good stay. Room was comfortable and quiet. Very good location, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location this is a great place to stop over at when travelling, close to main shopping, cafes and being attached to the bar & bistro it ticks all the boxes
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub, meal were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anntoinette Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and helpful and room was clean and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Sale

Great experience, quiet and comfortable room, amazing meal in the restaurant downstairs!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight stay. Friendly staffs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and comfortable. A really nice place to stay and great place to eat. Helpful staff who were very accommodating. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet rooms were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024