Southgate Motel
4.0 star property
Hotel in Mount Gambier with a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Hot Tub
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Pool
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
175 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
- Mount Gambier CentralPlace, Mount Gambier Central19 min walk
- Umpherston SinkholePlace, Umpherston Sinkhole2 min drive
- Blue Lake ReservePlace, Blue Lake Reserve3 min drive
- Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)Airport, Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)12 min drive
Room options
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
22 reviews
(22 reviews)
- 409 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Deluxe Room, King Twin
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
- 409 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Premier Room, 1 King Bed
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
- 538 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
- 1346 sq ft
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
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Deluxe Room, King Twin
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
About the neighborhood
Mount Gambier
Southgate Motel is located within a mile (2 km) of Riddoch Art Gallery and Mount Gambier Catholic Parish. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 52 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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
- Hungry Jack's - 19 min walk
- KFC - 17 min walk
- Ba-Mi - 19 min walk
- Nha Trang Food - 19 min walk
About this property
Southgate Motel
Hotel in Mount Gambier with a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool
At Southgate Motel, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a sauna. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and a conference center.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.
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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
- 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
- Smoking not allowed
- 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 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
- Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
- 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
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 AM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
- The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
- The seasonal pool is open from October to May.
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
- Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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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Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around Southgate Motel?
This hotel is located in Mount Gambier, a short 19-minute walk from Cave Gardens and also 18 minutes on foot from Mount Gambier Catholic Parish. You'll also find Riddoch Art Gallery and Lady Nelson Discovery Centre less than a mile away.
How much does it cost to stay at Southgate Motel?
As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southgate Motel on Oct 19, 2025 start from $101.45, excluding 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 parking available on site at Southgate Motel?
Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.
Does Southgate Motel include a casino?
No, Southgate Motel doesn't have a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at Southgate Motel?
No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The seasonal pool is normally open from October until May.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Southgate Motel?
There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.
Are there hot tubs at Southgate Motel?
Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.
Does Southgate Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?
Yes, Southgate Motel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Gates.
Does Southgate Motel allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at Southgate Motel though service animals are welcome.
Does Southgate Motel have connecting rooms?
Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.
Where is the closest airport to Southgate Motel?
The closest major airport to Southgate Motel is Mount Gambier, SA (MGB), which is 8 mi away (11 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Southgate Motel?
Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy courtyard views.
Does Southgate Motel host weddings?
There are wedding services available at Southgate Motel if that's in your vacation plans.
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