Southgate Motel

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Overview of Southgate Motel

Southgate Motel

4.0 star property

4.0/5 Very good

Guests rated this property 4.0/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • 48-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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175 Commercial Street East, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMount Gambier Catholic Parish18 min walk
  • Popular LocationCave Gardens19 min walk
  • Popular LocationUmpherston Sinkhole2 min drive
  • AirportMount Gambier, SA (MGB)11 min drive

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About this area

Mount Gambier

Southgate Motel is located in Mount Gambier. While the natural beauty of Laslett Forest Reserve and Wandilo Forest Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Attamurra Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Mount Gambier Catholic Parish - 18 min walk
  • Cave Gardens - 19 min walk
  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 2 min drive
  • Mount Gambier Central - 6 min drive
  • Olympic Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Federal Hotel - 8 min walk
  • Gourmet Indian - 9 min walk
  • Golden Chopsticks - 10 min walk
  • South Aussie Hotel - 11 min walk
  • Natural Born Grillers - 13 min walk

About this property

Southgate Motel

4-star hotel with outdoor pool and sauna
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna and a conference centre are on-site. All 52 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Other amenities available to guests include minibars, room service and premium bedding.
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. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM: AUD 15-22 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (80 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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Hotel
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Family-friendly
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Parking included
Parking included
4 star
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express checkout

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 25 2021 to June 1 2022 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between AUD 15 and AUD 22 per person (approximately)
  • 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from September to April
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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)

Property is also known as

BEST WESTERN Southgate Motel
BEST WESTERN Southgate Motel Mount Gambier
BEST WESTERN Southgate Mount Gambier
Southgate Motel
Best Western Mount Gambier
Best Western Southgate Hotel
Mount Gambier Best Western
Best Western Southgate
Southgate Motel Motel
Best Western Southgate Motel
Southgate Motel Mount Gambier
Southgate Motel Motel Mount Gambier
Southgate Motel Hotel
Best Western Southgate Motel
Southgate Motel Mount Gambier
Southgate Motel Hotel Mount Gambier

Overall score and ratings

4.0

Very good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 209 out of 635 reviews
5 - Excellent 33%
Rating 4 - Good. 281 out of 635 reviews
4 - Good 44%
Rating 3 - Okay. 100 out of 635 reviews
3 - Okay 16%
Rating 2 - Poor. 30 out of 635 reviews
2 - Poor 5%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 15 out of 635 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.0/5

Cleanliness

3.9/5

Staff & service

4.2/5

Amenities

3.7/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.1/5

Eco-friendliness
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4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfort and the pool, sauna
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

3/5 Okay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was dirty and found a smelly towel wrapped around leaking pipes under the sink in the bathroom. Liquid soap container in shower was nearly empty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/5 Good

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place to rest
Nice place could use some refurbishment, being school holidays noisy kids after 10:30 pm was annoying. Nice food in the restaurant, like most motels at the moment, dead atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our bath on our and enjoyed the pool and spa area
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021