Experience Mt. Gambier’s
Blend of Style and Soul.

Southgate Motel (formerly Best Western Southgate Motel) is Mt. Gambier’s leading stay for comfort, dining, and events. Recently renovated, it blends modern accommodation with genuine country hospitality.

All rooms feature plush king beds, stylish furnishings, and premium amenities — with options ranging from corporate and executive rooms to a self-contained 3-bedroom apartment.

Enjoy modern Australian cuisine at The Gates Restaurant & Bar, relax by the outdoor pool, or host your next event in our full-service function spaces. Conveniently located on Commercial Street East, Southgate Motel is your gateway to the best of Mt. Gambier.

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Why Choose
Southgate Motel?

  • Enhanced Hygiene and Cleaning

  • Official 4 Star Rating

  • Free NBN WiFi

  • Beyond TV with GuestCast

  • Early Check In 1:00pm

  • Late Check Out 11:00am

  • Lowest Prices Direct

  • Central Location

  • The Gates Restaurant Onsite

  • Function Facilities Onsite

  • Outdoor Swimming Pool

  • Free Parking

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Experience a new level of comfort at Southgate Motel, Mt. Gambier’s premier stay. With 53 beautifully renovated rooms and suites, each space offers privacy, security, and generous comfort.

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The Gates
Restaurant & Bar

Open daily for breakfast, dinner, and room service, The Gates Restaurant offers fresh, modern Australian dishes made with local produce. Unwind at the Gates Bar with premium South Australian wines and good company.

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Mt. Gambier
Function Centre

Southgate Motel is Mt. Gambier’s go-to venue for business meetings, conferences, and private celebrations — complete with on-site dining, accommodation, and modern facilities.

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Guest Reviews

  • Michelle S, TripAdvisor

    “WONDERFUL MOTEL”

    Stayed at the Southgate recently. Room was spacious and clean. All amenities there for our comfort. Recently renovated and very comfortable. Had the best sleep in comfortable beds. Highly recommend this stay. Service front desk staff the best. Polite and friendly. Room service used and meals were restaurant standard. Recommend the desserts 😊 All the best during these hard times. No traffic noise!

  • Tony D, TripAdvisor

    “BEAUTIFUL MT. GAMBIER”

    Motel is close to all restaurants and rooms are spacey, clean and comfortable. Sue saved us from disaster after we left a laptop behind and headed for Adelaide. Honestly was much appreciated. Town is lovely with many wonderful sights to see. Can’t beat Blue Lake.

  • Merrill23, TripAdvsor

    “VERY COMFORTABLE STAY”

    Efficient booking process on line, at check in and check out. Spacious refurbished room, very clean and well set out. Comfortable king size bed, with choice of blanket or quilt. Appreciated the small self catering touches to make breakfast on the go. Good parking available and we were not disturbed by noise from patrons or vehicles. Planning to stay again.

  • Dianne N, TripAdvisor

    “GREAT LOCATION”

    Nice hotel, large room, very clean, friendly staff and in a good location - not far from the Blue Lake and Umpherston Sinkhole (beautiful sunken garden) - definitely recommend and would stay here again.

  • Flatworm, TripAdvisor

    “GOOD PLACE TO STAY”

    Stayed for one night on a little south coast of Australia trip. It’s more a hotel than a motel. My room was upstairs, no parking outside the room., plenty of spaces in the car park in all fairness. Helpful friendly welcome, the clocks behind reception were very useful to remind me that SA is in a different time zone to Victoria. Lift was reliable, room was excellent with an extremely comfy bed, probably the best on my 6 week trip, fast wifi, generous tea and coffee supplies and a smart very modern bathroom. It’s a fine place to stay.

Mt. Gambier
Starts at Southgate

Closest Landmarks

  • Guest Swimming Pool: onsite

  • Outdoor Entertaining Area with BBQ: onsite

  • Mount Gambier Visitor Centre: 1km

  • Cave Garden: 1km

  • The Riddoch & Main Corner Complex: 1km

  • Engelbrecht Cave: 2km

  • Umpherston Sinkhole: 3km

  • Waawor (Blue Lake): 4km

  • Centenary Tower: 4km

  • Valley Lake: 5km

  • Mount Gambier Airport (MGB): 12km

Restaurants and Markets

  • The Gates Restaurant: onsite

  • Mt. Gambier Central Shopping Centre: 1km

  • 1862 Wine Bar & Grill: 1km

  • Sorrentos Cafe: 1km

  • Southern Thai Cafe: 1km

  • Cafe Melzar: 1km

  • Wild Ginger Thai: 1km

  • Bahn Kubo Restaurant: 1km

  • Gourmet India Restaurant: 1km

  • Mount Gambier Marketplace: 3km

  • Thyme at the Lakes: 3km

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