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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Living area
Living area
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • Mount Gambier Central
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Blue Lake Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Umpherston Sinkhole
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • 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) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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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

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About this property

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

3-star Mount Gambier hotel with private patios
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.
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Mount Gambier hotel also offers express check-in, express check-out, and a communal living room. Complimentary self parking is available on site. Guests can use the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Property Registration Number 18249607

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jenn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

JONG, MELBOURNE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

IAN, Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It a unique place. Certainly safe and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An accomodation experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheri, Saint Paul

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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