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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

3.0 star property
City-center Mount Gambier hotel with bar/lounge

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Free self parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
The price is $70
includes taxes & fees
$63 per night
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2025

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

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Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Double Cell with Toilet) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Double Cell with Toilet)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (4-Bed Family Dorm Room) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (4-Bed Family Dorm Room)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room (6-Bed Family Dorm Room) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (6-Bed Family Dorm Room)

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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The price is $70
includes taxes & fees
$63 per night
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

What's nearby

  • Old Mount Gambier Gaol - 1 min walk
  • Mount Gambier Central - 8 min walk
  • Blue Lake - 3 min drive
  • 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

Hotel size

  • 17 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

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
  • Yard

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Optional extras

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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 to 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 RV/bus/truck 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?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy amenities like 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 yard.
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.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Stewart, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Mary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it! Interesting spot. Excellent management
Susan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the resident cats
celeste, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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
Verified Wotif guest review

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 business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Judith, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very friendly and welcoming. An adventure for the kids.
Barbel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Abby, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
K J, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lyn, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

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 family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Centrally located position with great railway playground just a few minutes away."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM