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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

3.0 star property
City centre Mount Gambier hotel with bar/lounge

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room
Bar (on property)
Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet) | View from room
Living area
Located in the heart of Mount Gambier, The Old Mount Gambier Gaol offers a unique stay with an outdoor tennis court and lush garden. Connect to WiFi and enjoy express check-in or relax at the bar. Guests praise this hotel's helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Outdoor pool access
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Free self-parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Double Cell with Toilet)

Double Room (Double Cell with Toilet)

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (4-Bed Family Dorm Room)

Family Room (4-Bed Family Dorm Room)

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Room (6-Bed Family Dorm Room)

Family Room (6-Bed Family Dorm Room)

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

What's nearby

  • Old Mount Gambier Gaol - 1 min walk
  • Mount Gambier Central - 8 min walk
  • Olympic Park - 12 min walk
  • Blue Lake Reserve - 4 min drive
  • Umpherston Sinkhole - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 12 min drive
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Presto Eatery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ba-Mi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mount Gambier Community RSL - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol is a great choice for a stay in Mount Gambier. You can visit the outdoor tennis courts for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.5 per cent 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Garden

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 per cent
  • Towels are available for an extra charge (or guests may bring their own)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 18249607

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Mount Gambier Gaol offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Old Mount Gambier Gaol does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area, a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Does The Old Mount Gambier Gaol have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio and a garden.

What's the area around The Old Mount Gambier Gaol like?

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol is in the heart of Mount Gambier, a short 1-minute walk from Old Mount Gambier Gaol and 8 minutes' walk from Mount Gambier Central.

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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable quiet warm rooms.. great experience and interesting history
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property owners are really friendly and very accommodating.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A fun and interesting stay. Loved the history. Welcoming hosts
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Amitendra, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place to stay would highly recommend. What a great idea turning a prison into accommodation for the public.
Sez, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Cheri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the resident cats
celeste, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it! Interesting spot. Excellent management
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was an absolutely beautiful and interesting place to stay. The history and story behind it was so fascinating and the owners have kept the character and aura of the place to its truest form. My kids and I absolutely loved staying here and will make this place one to return to many times.
Kara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well-maintained and comfortable with a lot of history to explore.
Vishakha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a fantastic place. Can’t recommend it highly enough. Great for families. Best place to stay in Mount Gambier
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and welcoming. An adventure for the kids.
Barbel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic unique property. More supportive mattresses and more power points would be nice, but a great short stay.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This stay was steeped in history. It is not luxurious as it is an insight into a historic prison but it is very comfortable and the ammenities are great. It is also centrally located so you can visit the town and the local pubs easilt.
Emily, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay there. I was formerly a Correctional Officer and enjoyed the experience and was able to reflect on what it would have been like to have been a prisoner back in the early days.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience recommend it to everyone
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Life time experience and unique adventuring around the 150 year old heritage building
Maria Ruthi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Holly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place! Awesome atmosphere! This is not a resort, this is a very old gaol/jail that has been converted into an accommodation. The property is clean, hot water plentiful, hosts were friendly, and the amenities are eclectic and charming. Highly recommend!
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

would recommend to people for something different
Bryce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Chris, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Didn’t want to share shower facilities…. No TV in room…or hairdryer… experience once but not again
Caroline, 1-night trip