The Criterion Hotel - Sale, Victoria

Caitlin G.

Hosted a large client dinner at this venue - service was excellent, food and menu was of high quality and thoroughly enjoyed. Centrally located conveniently on the highway and near suitable accommodation, it's beautifully furnished and the booking process easy and supported. Will be returning.

Leanne K.

We had the pleasure of celebrating Mother’s Day lunch at the Criterion Hotel in Sale, and it was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so welcome, with a complimentary glass of bubbles for all the mums – a lovely touch that set the tone for the day.

The 3-course menu was outstanding. Each dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour, clearly prepared with care and quality ingredients. From the delicious entrée to the perfectly cooked main and the indulgent dessert, everything exceeded our expectations.

The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a great buzz in the air as families came together to celebrate. The service was attentive and friendly, without being intrusive.

A huge thank you to the team at the Criterion Hotel for making Mother's Day so memorable. We'll definitely be back for future celebrations!

irene V.

Visiting Sale with 8yo grandson. Wanted to stay centre of town in a old Pub. Wow. Inside is so modern atmosphere. Who knew from outside. Family dinner (happened to be schnitzel night $21. Perfect plate.) Staff A1. Picked the cheapest room which had everything.

Mad P.

Fantastic place to stay. My room and bathroom was simply lovely. I didn't know what the accommodation looked like before, but I am very impressed with the way it looks now. I especially liked the restored aspects of the 160 year old establishment. The wallpaper in my room was tastefully made of thousands of tiny stamps. The bathroom ceiling was an especially nice touch. The room was exceptionally clean and very good value for money. I was only there for one night on as i was looking for a property to purchase.I was very excited to stay in a pub, because it was a first. My room overlooked the main street and the staff were nothing short of amazing. Nothing was too much trouble and Rex was available 24/7. (I hope I wasn't too much of a pest)
Thank you for giving me such a memorable stay and first impressions of Sale's community spirit. Would definitely recommend to others. 10/10

Elly F.

We enjoyed an excellent meal last week - very efficient and friendly service, the menus were clean, the food was delicious, prices were good, the wine list more than adequate, and the greeting from Chad was warm and friendly - overall, we really enjoyed our meal at the Crtierion.

Joanne N.

Stayed in the Criterion for one night and was not disappointed. Whilst the room we had was small it more than suited our needs, the queen bed was comfortable and clean, there are tea and coffee facilities available and a good mini bar selection for purchase. The refurbishment has been done to a high standard giving a very cool vibe. Would definitely recommend the Criterion to anyone visiting Sale.

Jason C.

Excellent service from friendly staff.
Dinner was fantastic and the drinks and cocktails were perfect. We finished the evening with the largest sticky date pudding we have ever seen. The rooms are well appointed and modern.

David

We ate dinner here last week, basically it is overpriced pub food but they are trying to be upmarket.
The Gippsland steak was over cooked, asked for rare got medium.
They over heated the sticky date pudding and split the sauce.
Drinks are at Melbourne prices.
There are a lot better options to eat at in town than this place.