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Southgate Motel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Mount Gambier with a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool

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BBQ/picnic area
Lobby sitting area
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Deluxe Room, King Twin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, King Twin | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, King Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
175 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

What's nearby

  • Cave Gardens - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mount Gambier Central - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Old Mount Gambier Gaol - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Blue Lake Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Commodore on the Park - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Southgate Motel

Upscale hotel
At Southgate Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, The Gates, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-out
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and laundry services
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and toasters

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 18 for adults and AUD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Gates

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (80 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 18 for adults and AUD 18 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southgate Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Southgate Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southgate Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Southgate Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southgate Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southgate Motel located?

Situated in Mount Gambier, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Riddoch Art Gallery, Mount Gambier Catholic Parish, and Cave Gardens. Lady Nelson Discovery Centre and Umpherston Sinkhole are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Southgate Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 721 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very comfortable stay and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

**Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)** I had a wonderful stay at the Southgate Hotel. The rooms were very comfortable, and the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a pleasant and relaxing..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Perfect for a family of 5, and location was easily accessible to city centre and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Very nice older style motel with updated amenities inside. Clean and comfortable with lovely service. Pool was heaven after a hot day and was not chlorine but saltwater (yay). Lovely entryway with piano and curved staircase to upper floor. Restaurant on site that caters breakfast as well. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Friendly place to stay and well located , close to city Centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Nice and clean with friendly staff; easy check in and out with great location and easy access to local attractions and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Very happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Great hotel, I can’t recommend enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Nice clean and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The bed was the most comfiest bed we have ever slept on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

What a wonderful hotel in a great location. Our room was huge and beautifully decorated. We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay there. Highly recommend this hotel. Keep up the great work!!!

8/10

Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and the bed was ridiculously comfortable. Motel was close to town. Meals were tasty, generous and well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

A decent enough motel for our one night stay...we arrived after a long drive from Kangaroo Island and decided to dump our bags and have dinner. The restaurant was clean and staff friendly....the food was good as was the wine. Comfortable room, clean and tidy and a decent shower though rather noisy through the night with road noise. Breakfast was ok, nothing special but set us up for the day and both dinner and breakfast were good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Lovely king size bed and very nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10

seen better days both outside and in. walls in corridor were damaged on ground floor. pool looked uninviting. the staff seemed sweet but only there up to 5pm . room change and maid service wasn't done by 4pm so we just asked for towels and nice front reception lady brought us clean towels. towels were old and heavily used. we have some been told by locals to stay at the commodore instead. 1980s vibe. depressing. breakfast on offer for $15 continental. don't even bother
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Always my go to in Mount Gambier. Bed super comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

Lovely friendly staff on arrival. Location fine and easy parking. Very comfortable beds. Unfortunately the toilet cistern ran non stop (in fairness we didn’t complain and when the door was closed couldn’t hear it) and the shower ran from freezing to scalding hot so that wasn’t great..

8/10

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Absolutely lovely place to stay. Huge bathroom. King bed was great. There was a breakfast option, but we went elsewhere. Everything is close by, including a woolworths. Coffee and dinner was very close by. Highly recommend Gourmet Indian restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

Well looked after, the sound from the shower of adjacent room came though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10

Heating in room took time to work but once going, was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

Clean and comfortable but very noisy. Could hear every step above us… cars outside our window and laundry facilities across the hall
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10

Clean but a bit noisey
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024