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The Matador

4.0 star property
Motel in Sale with free breakfast and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Standard Room
Terrace/patio
Reception
Property entrance
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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One Bedroom Studio | Living area

One Bedroom Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Corporate Room

Corporate Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
68-78 Raymond Street, Sale, VIC, 3810

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

Upscale motel
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, laundry facilities and a business centre at The Matador. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 54 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and mini fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1 per cent 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

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 6 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

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Matador have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Matador?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Matador on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$120.00, including 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.

Is The Matador pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Matador?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Matador?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Matador?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Matador located?

Situated in Sale, this motel is 23 mi (37 km) from Ninety Mile Beach and 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from Gippsland Lakes Coastal Park.

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, bentleigh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roeland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Light was broken, dark next to staircase
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to my work and staff are great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)