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Southgate Motel

4.0 star property

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Front of property – evening/night
BBQ/picnic Area
Lobby sitting area
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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

About the area

Mount Gambier

Enjoy the sauna, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and free pool cabanas. A conference centre and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Cave Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lady Nelson Discovery Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Mount Gambier Central - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Blue Lake - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

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

There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star hotel is smoke free.

  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • 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
This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks and dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include air conditioning and complimentary bottles of water. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • 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

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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.

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.

  • 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
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
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. 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 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 and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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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Frequently asked questions

Sure does, continental brekkie is on offer daily.

How much does it cost to stay at Southgate Motel?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southgate Motel on 20 May 2026 start from NZ$226, 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.

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

10/10 Excellent

lynette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room comfortable bed. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Travelled with family and small children
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

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

6/10 Okay

Jeanine

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arian

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Kristian

Was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms weren't even cleaned properly. Spiderwebs in the corners. Min amount of toilet paper, dirty quilt with a stain that looked like blood. Floors didn't look vacuumed. Staff didn't even ask for ID during check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDY, Adelaide

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

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

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maruti

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025