The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

3.0 star property
Experience city center living with an exciting twist – unwind on the tennis court, grab a drink at the bar, or explore local attractions.

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

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
  • Fridge 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 1.597.353 ₫
1.757.057 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Double Cell with Toilet)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room (4-Bed Family Dorm Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room

Highlights

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

Family Room (6-Bed Family Dorm Room)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
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
  • 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

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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 more details, 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.

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

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anna, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Unique
Michael, 1-night business trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Property owners are really friendly and very accommodating.
David, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

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 family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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