Southgate Motel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Mount Gambier with sauna and seasonal outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe Room, King Twin
Exterior
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Explore the area

Map
175 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
  • Mount Gambier Catholic Parish
    18 min walk
  • Cave Gardens
    19 min walk
  • Lady Nelson Discovery Centre
    19 min walk
  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    11 min drive

Room options

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
3 bedrooms
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, King Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mount Gambier

At Southgate Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Cave Gardens and Mount Gambier Catholic Parish. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Gates, is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the sauna, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. 80 square feet (7 square metres) of event facilities include a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Mount Gambier hotel include Lady Nelson Discovery Centre and Riddoch Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mount Gambier Central - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Old Mount Gambier Gaol - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Blue Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Blue Lake Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

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

Hotel in Mount Gambier with sauna and seasonal outdoor pool
Southgate Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a sauna, and a children's pool. 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 Mount Gambier hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 80 sq ft of conference space
  • 7 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Southgate Motel offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 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.

Languages

English

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 registration desk
  • 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
  • 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
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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
  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in September and close in April.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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

Is parking available at Southgate Motel?

Yep, Southgate Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Southgate Motel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southgate Motel on 24 Nov 2024 start from NZ$168.04, 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.

Does Southgate Motel have a pool?

Southgate Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from September to April.

What makes Southgate Motel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Southgate Motel.

Does Southgate Motel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is on offer weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southgate Motel?

No, Southgate Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southgate Motel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Southgate Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Southgate Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Southgate Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 700 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 700 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 700 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 700 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 700 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was blood stains over the quilt and the pillows were so old they were disintegrated. The breakfast was cold and coffee machine was empty and no water and no-one there to speak to, to solve the problem. We went to reception and they said they would report it to the manager, who was the owner. We left them with a business card for the owner to ring me with no luck.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heating in room took time to work but once going, was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rory

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was poo in the toilet bowl. A small brown piece of poo was sitting at the bottom of the toilet bowl. There were white stains all over the shower floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy, can hear neighbours as if they are in the same room. Bed is extremely comfortable but the room lacks modern touches like a smart Tv.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Black mould in ensuite bathroom. Paint peeling from the walls. Dark, broken roller shutters. Dated decor. Dirty rug in living area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viv

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The staff member Stephanie ,on duty when we arrived after a very long day of driving was exceptional in every way. We had several electrical problems in our room and she acted promptly to resolve and assist us . She was professional and empathetic and ultimately moved us , even helped us pack up and move to a different room. We highly recommend her can do service with a smile. The hotel was in a great location with great in room facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well looked after, the sound from the shower of adjacent room came though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Daravuth

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Change my room and condition, staff not response for the booking and confirm. Changing my room and told me that free breakfast for 3 people. Then say no without reason.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lauris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean but a bit noisey
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Carol Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Trudie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

juli

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Tonya

Travelled with partner
Overall the property was clean and neat. The dishes needed a good was not a simple wipe out. But I booked for the restaurant for dinner, the cooked breakfast to room and room service non of which were available due to being closed over the new year period. So this should have been advised or allowed me to cancel with refund.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHENGNAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

chris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A budget motel
We book this motel because the preferred accommodation wasn't available for both nights at Mount Gambier. This one is a budget motel on the main road - good enough for road trip stop-over - you want to spend as little time in the room as possible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023