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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

3.0 star property

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Property entrance
Living area
Bar (on property)
Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet) | View from room
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
  • Old Mount Gambier Gaol
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mount Gambier Central
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Olympic Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Double Cell with Toilet)

Double Room (Double Cell with Toilet)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (4-Bed Family Dorm Room)

Family Room (4-Bed Family Dorm Room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room (6-Bed Family Dorm Room)

Family Room (6-Bed Family Dorm Room)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

Hotel in Mount Gambier with a bar and an outdoor tennis court
This hotel features a bar/lounge, an outdoor tennis court, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and express check-in are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol offers 17 accommodations. Rooms open to patios. This Mount Gambier hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court.
During your stay at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol, you're just a quick walk from Old Mount Gambier Gaol. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a communal living room, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court
  • Steps from Old Mount Gambier Gaol and Olympic Park
  • Local-area shuttle service available
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Old Mount Gambier Gaol also features express check-in, express check-out, and a communal living room. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mount Gambier hotel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Local area shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - noon
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - noon.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 18249607

Property is also known as

Old Mount Gambier Gaol Hotel
Old Mount Gambier Gaol
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol Hotel
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol Mount Gambier
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol Hotel Mount Gambier

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri, Saint Paul

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. COMFORTABLE BEDS. Best sleep I've had in ages. Only downside was not being able to find the WiFi codes, and each of the members in the party searched the entire facility for them. Not a huge issue, however, because we stayed for only one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property owners are really friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the gaol, lots of history here, with such a warm feel. Unique place to stay, beds were great, room was warm, kitchen facilities perfect, fridge and lounge area great! Was definitely worth a stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable quiet warm rooms.. great experience and interesting history
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amitendra, Sydenham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a unique experience to stay at this property. We quite enjoyed our stay inside an old prison cell. The communal kitchen is great too and the lounge is comfortable. We will happily stay here again next time we are in the area. Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fun and interesting stay. Loved the history. Welcoming hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Adelaide

This is a very unique place to stay & if you want to stay somewhere different this is a must if you are staying in Mount Gambier. Able to browse around the property/gaol and see/read the history of the gaol. This place has been set up wonderfully by the owners Melissa & James.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique property, we had a fun time. Everything clean and tidy. Well equipped kitchen, everything you need. We stayed 2 nights so we had a cell with a toilet, a bit of luxury! Heating was great very toasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Interesting spot. Excellent management
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Didn’t want to share shower facilities…. No TV in room…or hairdryer… experience once but not again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

celeste

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the resident cats
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mel was wonderfully helpful, and so friendly. The gaol has been treated with respect and there is life back in what could of been a potentially depressing and sad place. My boy loved the basketball ring in the 'exercise area', we actually spent a lot of time out there shooting hoops. Such a cool place to say ive stayed in, and will stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exciting to stay on an old Gaol. The owners have done a great job with renovations whilst also keeping a lot of the old Gaol feel. Owners are very friendly and were extremely helpful in discussing local dining options. They did this after hours by phone and couldn’t have been more helpful. I was also impressed with the descriptive plaques/signs all around the gaol giving a great history lesson. My stay was very enjoyable in an interesting property providing comfortable fun accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Don't expect all mod cons in your room; it is a gaol cell after all, but there is a kitchen and dining area, lounge and shower rooms along with plenty of history to get immersed in. Apparently a ghostly figure in white has been seen but not on our stay. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Barbel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming. An adventure for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Abby

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

K J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience to spend a night in the cell in the old gaol. Lots of interesting information and things to look at as you walk around. Lovely communal areas, especially the chapel. Thanks for the unique opportunity, it's great to see an old building with history, preserved and used for something new. We got there at around 4pm and were expecting there to be someone at reception. Luckily some of the other guests helped us to get in through the main gate and told us we would have an email with cell number and entry information. Once we found that we were able to gain access so all good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay would highly recommend. What a great idea turning a prison into accommodation for the public.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vishakha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-maintained and comfortable with a lot of history to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023