The Old Mount Gambier Gaol
About this hotel
Situated in Mount Gambier, this attractive hotel for R 2,227 per night is a great choice for your next trip. Enjoy a unique accommodation experience when you stay at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol. This unique property is an historic gaol, located just a 3-minute drive from the Blue Lake and the main street of Mount Gambier.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Mount Gambier
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(362 Reviews)
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8.0
It's a unique hotel experience with a lot of history. Not only you get to stay in clean rooms, there are shared facilities that are nicely kept. There are also some cute cats roaming around, if you're lucky you might get to pat them. The location is close to the city centre.
Nothing to complain about!
8.0
Total environment is better than expected, room is fairly clean and the introducation about the history of the old goal is clear and interesting.
8.0
Interesting place for a stopover, easy check in and communication. Nice to let guests to "graffiti" the concrete with chalk like in the prison.
9.0
A different experience to the normal accomodation we usually stay in. Loved the history and staying in a real goal cell. Great fun.
Nothing.
9.0
amazing place with such an historical past
Very clean and close to the main sites
9.0
The hosts are amazing - so accommodating and helpful. The rooms are so cool and the history of the place can be seen throughout. Excellent shared facilities - with plenty of bathrooms dotted around so regardless of where your room is in the jail you are never far away from one. The chapel were the kitchen and lounge were is a lovely, warm social space and the gardens are lovely in summer I am certain.
It was strange to have a toilet in the room with no door, but that is the 'gaol' experience.
8.0
It's a really cool building. The informational plaques around the jail were very interesting to read. The space was well kept and very pretty, though there was lots of outdoor space, which was unfortunate as it rained while we were there. The room was surprisingly cozy, as was the chapel hang-out area and the kitchen. Kitchen was well stocked. The water pressure was good in the shower and the water heated up quickly.
The room was a bit small for two people and our bags. The light was out in the bathroom, which was ok since there was a window which provided light from outside. The paint was chipping off the walls a little bit in the room.
5.0
The kitchen and chapel I enjoyed.
I did not answer the question because my answer did not fit, my answer is WHAT STAFF
10.0
Comfy bed in gaol cell as expected. Good Wi-Fi. Easy Access to shared kitchen that was well-equipped as described in booking info. Communal eating area that was ideal for meeting & socialising with other guests. Hot shower with toiletries & towels provided. On-site parking. Many Interesting information boards about the gaol’s history. Friendly & welcoming host. Easy walking distance to supermarkets if self-catering and directly across roads from the Woolshed Brewery.
If you want something different, this is an ideal place to stay.
It was all good and as we’d expected.
7.0
great place to stay a night, just a real kick and novelty to stay in a jail, close into town
NA
10.0
It's a unique place to spend a night. Exceptional communication from the owners.
Newer pots and pans would be nice :)
10.0
Great setting. very comfortable and interesting to walk around.
10.0
It was a prison, super quiet but we had fun with that exploring and playing Table tennis. Walking distance to town. Common areas to sit and socialise. Good for photos.
A memorable night. Slept well
More amusing than a dislike, our room toilet was undoored. But we just agreed to use the common toilets when the need arises.
10.0
Expeience ... unique
7.0
Very clean! loved reading all the bits of history around the site. really interesting place to visit, highly recommend!
More of a hostel, and never met the staff... all communication over the phone and text, they weren't on site.
10.0
Great authentic experience
9.0
Beautifully maintained, lots of personal touches, nice building, old Goal is maintained for touring. Cells as bedrooms. Lots of paintings.
NA
8.0
Plenty of character, nice communal areas.
Owner / operator very polite and helpful.
Access to a kitchen was very welcome.
Noisy neighbours - playing table tennis and load talking isn't really acceptable in a hotel environment. Might be better to remove the table tennis bats and balls in the evenings to prevent this 'option'.
Otherwise a great stay
10.0
the cleanliness of the bedroom, kitchen and the bathroom. kitchen was fully equipped! stories and history of the Gaol made it so much more interesting. check in was easy and straight forward.
nothing! is perfect to be honest.
10.0
everything
nothing
10.0
wonderful place where the owners really take pride in their business every little detail is taken care of, it was such a memorable New Years Eve, it really made our stay in Mt Gambier really memorable, our only regret was that we could not stay longer
nothing
9.0
Our family of four had a marvellous time staying in the workers quarters of the Old Gaol. I loved the warm and welcoming spaces, the freedom to explore the whole gaol and all the fascinating history provided on the walls around us. The shared kitchen and bathroom were clean and had all the necessities (like a home away from home). The kids loved the exercise yard with basketball ring and all the nooks and crannies for hide and seek.
I would have loved to have a small cell set up like a museum where we could feel the sense of enclosure without having to spend the night in one. I would have loved to be greeted upon arrival but our host did meet us at the end of our stay instead which was appreciated.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Mount Gambier?
The average price for a rental in Mount Gambier is R 2,100 per night. This rental is R 127 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Old Mount Gambier Gaol pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony / patio.
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