Business Details
Your Home Away From Home in Mount Gambier
Southgate Motel, formerly Best Western Southgate Motel, stands as Mount Gambier's premier accommodation, dining, and event destination. Our fully renovated 4-star property combines contemporary design with genuine country hospitality, offering 53 spacious guest rooms, including executive suites and a self-contained 3-bedroom apartment. The Gates Restaurant & Bar delivers modern Australian cuisine using local produce, complemented by an extensive wine list from South Australia's renowned regions. With onsite function facilities catering for up to 100 guests, an outdoor pool, and strategic proximity to Mount Gambier's iconic attractions, we provide unparalleled convenience for business and leisure travelers.Our commitment to enhanced hygiene standards, free NBN WiFi, and flexible check-in/check-out times ensures a seamless experience. Recognized for our service excellence through positive guest reviews, we maintain strong community ties while offering corporate partnerships and event coordination services. As a family-friendly establishment, we balance modern amenities with authentic regional charm, positioning ourselves as the gateway to exploring the Limestone Coast's natural wonders.
Services
Accommodation
Restaurant
Function Centre
Outdoor Pool
Free Parking
Highlights and features
- We maintain enhanced hygiene standards for guest safety
- We hold an Official 4 Star Rating for quality service
- We offer free NBN WiFi and Beyond TV with GuestCast
- Our central location provides easy access to local attractions
- We guarantee the lowest prices when booking direct
Associations and certifications
- 4 Star Rating
What people say
Spacious and clean rooms
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent service
Services
Accommodation
Our 53 beautifully renovated rooms offer contemporary comfort with plush king beds, modern furnishings, and premium amenities. Options include corporate rooms, executive king rooms, and a 3-bedroom self-contained apartment. All accommodations feature air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, and free NBN WiFi. The property maintains enhanced hygiene standards for guest safety.
The Gates Restaurant
Onsite restaurant serving modern Australian cuisine using fresh local produce. Open daily for breakfast with buffet and made-to-order options, and for dinner with a la carte menus. The adjoining bar offers premium wines from South Australia's wine regions. Room service available for in-room dining convenience.
Function Centre
Versatile event space catering for up to 100 guests. Ideal for conferences, business meetings, weddings, and celebrations. Features flexible configurations, professional catering, and audio/video equipment. Dedicated event coordinator available seven days for bookings and information packs.
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Unheated outdoor pool available for guest relaxation. Complemented by nearby BBQ facilities and an entertaining area. The pool area provides a comfortable space for guests to unwind, with special access rates to a nearby gym facility for additional recreational options.
Free Parking
Complimentary onsite self-parking available without reservation requirements. Secure parking space ensures guest vehicle safety during their stay. The property's central location provides easy access to Mount Gambier's attractions while maintaining convenient parking facilities.
Questions
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available from 1:00pm and check-out by 11:00am. Early check-in and late check-out may be arranged subject to availability.
Does the motel offer breakfast options?
Yes, The Gates Restaurant offers a continental buffet breakfast with fresh fruits, bakery goods, and hot breakfast items made to order daily.
Are there dining options onsite?
The Gates Restaurant & Bar provides breakfast, dinner, and room service meals. The menu features modern Australian cuisine using local produce and regional wines.
Can I host events at the motel?
Yes, our function centre accommodates up to 100 guests for weddings, conferences, and celebrations with professional catering and event coordination services.
Is the property pet-friendly?
While not explicitly mentioned in the text, we recommend contacting reception directly at +61 8 8723 1175 for specific pet policies and arrangements.
What attractions are nearby?
We're 1km from Mount Gambier Visitor Centre, Cave Garden, and Riddoch Complex. The Blue Lake is 4km away, with Umpherston Sinkhole 3km and Valley Lake 5km from the motel.
Reviews (5)
Caleb Rice
Jan 18, 2022
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This motel is in a great location, close to the commercial centre of Mount Gambier. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The motel itself looks fantastic when you enter, with a flashy atrium, however the building is starting to become a bit dated and could look a million dollars with a good renovation. Overall, fantastic stay.
Manpreet Kaur
Jan 14, 2022
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Nice ambience. Nice and clean rooms and all facilities available. Pool accessible from all sides of motel.
Melissa Marshall
Jan 09, 2022
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The hotel was comfortable and good location however we had major issues with our key entry cards which wouldn't work.. Leaving us out of our room late one night and most frustrated.. The night manager was totally rude and agitated having to come and fix it that was the 3rd key we had replaced... It Def turned me off ever staying there again
Damon Maye
Nov 04, 2021
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Clean spacious room, bed was very soft (not saggy) and a good mattress. Large, updated bathroom. Rain shower head with a good flow of water that I could stand under (I'm 6'6).
Dennis Bilney
Oct 18, 2021
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Excellent customer service, large room, king size bed was very comfortable, room service was excellent
