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The Matador

4.0 star property

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A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a staircase, a bookshelf, and a large portrait on the wall.
A swimming pool with a view of a building and palm trees at dusk.
A white building with two windows, a black gate, and a sign that says 'The Porcupine Place Welcome.'
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a wine glass, and a bottle on a table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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68-78 Raymond Street, Sale, VIC, 3810
  • Place, The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gippsland Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Corporate Room | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Corporate Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A compact living space with a sofa, a coffee table, a kitchenette, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

One Bedroom Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a remote control and a wine bottle, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a bathroom with a round mirror and a white sink.

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Matador

This motel features an outdoor pool, a conference centre and a business centre. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room, laundry facilities and a banquet hall are on-site.
The Matador offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Matador. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Wedge - Performing Arts Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business centre, a meeting room and a conference centre
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • 23 mi (37 km) from Ninety Mile Beach
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre 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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

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 daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 816 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious generous breakfast, friendly and helpful staff, safe easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to town and the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anubhav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Open pool - quite cold weather around, but otherwise excellent place to stay and absolutely loved the hospitality, cleanliness, services, staff and yummy breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry

Spacious room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff go above and beyond here. It’s great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good staff were good, bed was great.and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast included was very enjoyable. Overall a positive experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and made us feel welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dihan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good access to all. Reasonably priced and good value. I'd rate better than my Airbnb experiences
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean walking distance to town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, staff were attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and breakfast was an included bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Manhua Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice stuff. Good every thing. Only not good is the back yard door made noise when wind blows at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel location with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Plenty of space, great shower & a pretty good breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff, completed a great stay at the Matador.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room with lots of storage space. Modern bathroom with nice smelling shampoo, conditioner and soap. Continental breakfast had the usuals but also bircher muesli, meat and cheese platter, variety of coffee pods
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the city centre and spacious breakfast area and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as expected. A good, safe, hotel choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent stay. Suite very ckean and functional.Stall all very friendl. Wold stay adain
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leonie

Breakfast was good Room a bit tired
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026