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Southgate Motel

4.0 star property

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Front of property – evening/night
Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Meeting facility
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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175 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
  • Place, Cave Gardens
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Umpherston Sinkhole
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Gambier Central
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, King Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, King Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Southgate Motel

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna and a conference centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Southgate Motel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

During your stay at Southgate Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Riddoch Art Gallery. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Riddoch Art Gallery and a few minutes from Mount Gambier Catholic Parish
Southgate Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a kids' pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business centre on site. Event space at this hotel measures 80 square feet (7 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Southgate Motel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Mount Gambier hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Gates – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 - 9:30 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in May.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Southgate Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 744 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 744 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 744 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 744 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 744 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and helpful, spacious room, well-appointed. Hotel in convenient location to tourists sites.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short one night stay but very happy with room, very clean and comfortable bed. Out of ours check-in was easy. Convenient location on a main route.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, really good size. Friendly staff, really comfy bed, good size shower. Comfort plus. Decent price. Definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristian

Was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
3 bedroom apartment is pretty large. 75’’ LED TV。 easy parking. 3 air conditioning. Good for large family
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly place to stay and well located , close to city Centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Tidy room. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel/motel. Great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds super comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amonrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
**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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

It was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

juli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was the most comfiest bed we have ever slept on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit of noise transmission between rooms - generally good but getting to a stage that it needs a bit of refreshing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Good position large room & nice staff. Towels in the bathroom very thin & not white & shower drain flooded the bathroom which was an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maruti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff who are really very supportive and helpful. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 Bedroom Unit

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

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely king size bed and very nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022