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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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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

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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 CNY488
CNY537 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3

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

Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room (6-Bed Family Dorm Room)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cave Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lady Nelson Discovery Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 15 min drive
  • Area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Ba-Mi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Paradise Pizzas - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Hiro - ‬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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

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

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

History
Family friendly
Accomodation Type
Service staff
Children

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good clean accommodation within a very unusual setting, Jamie & Mel are great hosts… I will return…
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Facilities were outstanding. Have already recommended to friends and family. An experience worth having.
Nicole, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

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
Verified

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

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

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was an interesting stay.
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Got all you need
Helle Tving, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

If your after a full five star hotel with all the facilities this may not be for you, if however you want a clean room ( cell), hot showers, great welcoming from Mel and James and a quirky location this is for you
Simon, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

If you’re looking for a very unique a quirky stay this is it!! Staying in a historical gaol is quite the experience (which I imagine isn’t for everyone) and we throughly enjoyed being able to explore. There are various types of rooms available (dorm, some with toilets and shared bathroom's) We loved having the kitchen so we could self cater for breakfast etc. There is also a very cool brewery across the road! A great place to stay.
Jodie, 2-night trip
Verified

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

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