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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Mount Gambier

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

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the neighborhood

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 | 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

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 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)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Mount Gambier

Heart of Mount Gambier.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Olympic Park and Old Mount Gambier Gaol. Also, Mount Gambier Central is within half a mile (1 km) and Riddoch Art Gallery is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Mount Gambier
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a 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
  • Meeting 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
  • Refrigerator 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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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 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 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 percent

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

How close is The Old Mount Gambier Gaol to the airport?

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol is 8.1 mi (12-min drive) away from the Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol on May 17, 2024 start from $67.46, excluding 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.

Does The Old Mount Gambier Gaol have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol.

Does The Old Mount Gambier Gaol offer free breakfast?

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Old Mount Gambier Gaol have a pool?

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol does not have a pool.

Does The Old Mount Gambier Gaol have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Old Mount Gambier Gaol to downtown Mount Gambier?

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol is 0.5 mi away from Mount Gambier.

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

8/10 Good

Barbel

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Vishakha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-maintained and comfortable with a lot of history to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic unique property. More supportive mattresses and more power points would be nice, but a great short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Ruthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Life time experience and unique adventuring around the 150 year old heritage building
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023