Travelers find a quiet escape at Southgate Motel with its refreshing seasonal outdoor pool and rejuvenating sauna. The Gates restaurant serves breakfast and dinner on-site, while free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. The location provides easy access to nearby attractions.
Mount Gambier is home to Southgate Motel. Old Mount Gambier Gaol and Engelbrecht Cave are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Lake Reserve and Telford Scrub Conservation Park. Visit our Mount Gambier travel guide
175 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
What's nearby
Umpherston Sinkhole
2 min drive - 2.3 km
Blue Lake
4 min drive - 1.9 km
Blue Lake Reserve
4 min drive - 3.0 km
Mount Gambier Central
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Old Mount Gambier Gaol
4 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
2 min drive
Ba-Mi
19 min walk
Hungry Jack's
19 min walk
Domino's Pizza
8 min walk
Commodore On The Park Hotel
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, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and express check-out
Laundry services, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
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
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.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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)
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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 2026/3/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southgate Motel on 2026/3/10 start from NT$3,863, 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 Southgate Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
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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Reviews
Southgate Motel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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**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..
Amonrat
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Christine
2025/9/17
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.
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
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.
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!!!
The property was lovely . The room was very clean except for the bathroom which had hair on the floor under the basin area - quite obvious
The treadle on the bin was broken or had come lose - just needs checking
Otherwise a very nice place to stay
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.
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.