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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with bar/lounge and outdoor tennis court

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Property entrance
Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet) | View from room
Living area
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom
Exterior
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Explore the area

Map
25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290
  • Popular LocationOlympic Park12 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Lake3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlue Lake Reserve4 min drive
  • AirportMount Gambier, SA (MGB)11 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Double Cell with Toilet)

Double Room (Double Cell with Toilet)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (4-Bed Family Dorm Room)

Family Room (4-Bed Family Dorm Room)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Family Room (6-Bed Family Dorm Room)

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

Mount Gambier

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol puts you in the heart of Mount Gambier, within steps of Old Mount Gambier Gaol and Olympic Park. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and patios. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Mount Gambier hotel include Mount Gambier Central and Riddoch Art Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Mount Gambier Central - 8 min walk
  • Olympic Park - 12 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

Restaurants

  • Wild Ginger - 14 min walk
  • Fish and Chip Takeaway FACT - 11 min walk
  • Thyme at the Lakes - 11 min walk
  • Subway - 15 min walk
  • Confession Coffee House - 15 min walk

About this property

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

Comfortable hotel with bar/lounge and outdoor tennis court
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Old Mount Gambier Gaol also features express check-in, express check-out, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mount Gambier hotel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol offers 17 accommodations. Rooms open to patios. This Mount Gambier hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle
  • Free self 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

  • Outdoor tennis court
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio
  • Yard

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 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number 18249607

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol on 17 May 2024 start from AU$112.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

Yep, The Old Mount Gambier Gaol has a free self car park.

What makes The Old Mount Gambier Gaol a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

No, The Old Mount Gambier Gaol does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

celeste

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

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Barbel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming. An adventure for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Abby

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

K J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay would highly recommend. What a great idea turning a prison into accommodation for the public.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023