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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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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
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Exterior
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room
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 parking
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Free self parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
The current price is CNY467
CNY514 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room (Double Cell with Toilet)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 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

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

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

What's nearby

  • Olympic Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Old Mount Gambier Gaol - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mount Gambier Central - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vansittart Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cave Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Paradise Pizzas - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ba-Mi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nha Trang Food - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Thyme at the Lakes - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tia's Cafe Co - ‬15 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.

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 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - noon
    • Guests will receive an email within 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 cribs (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 onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck 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 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

  • 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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 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.

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Reviews

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

History
Family friendly
Accomodation Type
Children
Service staff

Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

A fun and interesting stay. Loved the history. Welcoming hosts
Laura, 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

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

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

8/10 Very good

Super supportive owner. Great with the history on display. Interesting place to stay for a night or two. We had a cold day and night and kitchen and lounge couldn’t be heated as radiator was broken. A blanket was two to keep warm. Kitchen well equipped however no scissors and knifes not sharp. The venue was clean and accessible. Good with closed entrance door as made it be only guests having access. When we come back to Australia we would like to drop in a warm day and night again.
Double with toilet
Entrance door
Chapel and lounge
Sign
May-Britt V. R., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

While this was a comfortable place to stay, because of what it was - an old gaol - it wouldn’t be for everyone. We slept in a cell which was well heated and had a comfortable bed, a toilet and hand basin. We enjoyed our stay, but don’t go there if you’re looking for luxury.
Dr Margaret, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

the property is an old prison, converted to a motel. this was a unique and exciting experience. The amenities re shared , same as prison :) about 15 minutes walk to the main commercial street .
Shahin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The historical information was amazing and informative. Information re Heaters, Light switches etc needed to be written somewhere. No small milk forctea/coffee. No handwash in room. No washer. Bed was very comfortable. Was really like camping.
Jenn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It a unique place. Certainly safe and quiet.
IAN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

An accomodation experience
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A dive into history

Great one night stay - obviously not the comfort of a modern hotel room, but this is compensated by the amount of history that is on offer. Still has all the basic facilities you need such as outdoor area, communal showers and kitchen facilities.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Unique
Michael, 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

Property owners are really friendly and very accommodating.
David, 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

Comfortable quiet warm rooms.. great experience and interesting history
Dan, 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

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

Loved it! Interesting spot. Excellent management
Susan, 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

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the resident cats
celeste, 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

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 trip

8/10 Very good

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