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Southgate Motel

★★★★ 175 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier, AU

8 guest rating· 807 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Amenities

Refurbished in 2019, Southgate Motel offers a sophisticated stay just minutes from Blue Lake. Indulge in the bar, restaurant, and sauna, or take a dip in the outdoor pool and spa.

Modern Comforts

Relax in air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, cable channels, and DVD players. Enjoy the convenience of ironing facilities and tea/coffee amenities for a cozy stay.

Dining Experience

Savor daily breakfast and weekday dinners at The Gates Restaurant, or explore nearby dining options. Don't miss the outdoor BBQ area and communal facilities for a memorable stay.

Experience luxury and comfort at Southgate Motel. Book now for a delightful getaway near Myora Forest Reserve and Mount Gambier Airport.

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe Family Room

Sleeps 4 · 42 m² · 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned family room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Three-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 6 · 180 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom

This apartment has air conditioning, soundproofing and a 60-inch flat-screen TV.

Premier King Room

Sleeps 2 · 50 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath

This spacious room includes a 65-inch plasma-screen TV, a DVD Player.

Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This spacious room comes with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Twin Room with King and Single Bed

Sleeps 3 · 36 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

This twin room features a barbecue and a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fence around pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Salt-water pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Baby safety gates
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shallow end
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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175 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 09:30 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8807 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Spacious rooms+ Convenient location− Musty smell in the room− Dated decor in some areas
Cleanliness7.3
Service8.8
Location8.3
Room Quality7.8
Amenities7.8
Value for Money8.3

Great location, clean and comfortable room, spotless bathroom, friendly staff, and excellent amenities. Highly recommend

10.0

We had a great stay at this hotel. The location was excellent and convenient for exploring the area. The bedroom was spacious, clean, comfortable, and well maintained. It was well equipped with a TV, fridge, and oven, and the heating worked perfectly, making our stay very comfortable. The bathroom was spotless. The reception staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and we would happily stay here again.

− Everything was good.

Prasad · AU · 2026-07-19

Great layover for our trip to Melbourne

8.0

Location was great not far from anything in town.

− Not much to dislike really

Lee · AU · 2026-07-17

Guest review

8.0

Location & room size were good

− No phone, no views

Sravan · AU · 2026-07-12

It’s OK for one night stay but that’s it

4.0

Good size room and friendly staff

− The bed blanket was dirty and had some mold spots in it For breakfast and dinner was not the best value for money Very average for the price that you pay

Rob · AU · 2026-07-10

Good to know

Please let the Southgate Motel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Jun 1, 2026 until Tue, Dec 1, 2026

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

People 3 years old and over stay for AUD 40 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.