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Southgate Motel

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

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Relax by the rectangular pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a paved walkway.
Relax in the elegant lobby, featuring a grand piano, comfortable seating, and a view of The Gate's Restaurant.
Stunning entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a beautifully landscaped garden.
Comfortable room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a flat-screen TV.
Enjoy a meal at this stylish dining area, featuring a long table and comfortable seating.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £64
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 1346 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Exceptional
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Highlights

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

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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
  • Olympic Park - 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 centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), motorhome/coach/lorry parking and express check-out
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and a banquet hall
Room features
All 52 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as 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/cupboards, mini fridges and toasters

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (80 square foot 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
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (89 centimetre 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 18 for adults and from 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

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 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Southgate Motel?

As of 18 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southgate Motel on 20 Jul 2025 start from £64.31, 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 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southgate Motel located?

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

Beds super comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

It was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice staff who are really very supportive and helpful. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Room was good loved it unfortunately we were unable to use the restaurant cause of a function they could have had part of the restaurant for people staying there
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

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

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

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

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

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

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..

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

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