The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol Hotel in Mount Gambier

About this hotel

Situated in Mount Gambier, this attractive hotel for $121 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

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Mount Gambier

Nearby attractions

Umpherston Sinkhole / Balumbul

1.96 miles

Blue Lake Lookout

1.04 miles

Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park

16.88 miles

Apex Lookout

0.89 miles

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

4.3

Excellent(375 Reviews)

Hotel in Mount Gambier

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

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Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Mount Gambier

Nearby attractions

Umpherston Sinkhole / Balumbul

1.96 miles

Blue Lake Lookout

1.04 miles

Tantanoola Caves Conservation Park

16.88 miles

Apex Lookout

0.89 miles

Reviews

4.3/5.0

Excellent(375 Reviews)

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8.0

Apr 2024

Worth a visit.

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

Apr 2024

Interesting stopover

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

Aug 2023

A wonderfully different experience. Loved the history and stories. Also the welcome from the family.

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

Jul 2023

Superb

amazing place with such an historical past Very clean and close to the main sites

9.0

Jul 2023

A brilliant, funky hotel - a must stay location when driving from Adelaide to Melbourne.

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

Mar 2023

A unique and wonderful stay

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

Mar 2023

Passable

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

Feb 2023

A quirky historic building where you get a good night’s sleep. Highly recommended.

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

Feb 2023

great place for a nights stay, close to town

great place to stay a night, just a real kick and novelty to stay in a jail, close into town

10.0

Feb 2023

An unforgettable experience for the whole family.

It's a unique place to spend a night. Exceptional communication from the owners.

Newer pots and pans would be nice :)

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Great setting. very comfortable and interesting to walk around.

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

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

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Expeience ... unique

7.0

Jan 2023

fascinating place to visit

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

Jan 2023

We were a family of 7, staying for a pit stop in our drive between Melbourne and Adelaide. This was a great stay, the ki

Great authentic experience

9.0

Jan 2023

Great old Goal.

Beautifully maintained, lots of personal touches, nice building, old Goal is maintained for touring. Cells as bedrooms. Lots of paintings.

8.0

Jan 2023

Very good

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

Jan 2023

was enjoyable, everyone was friendly here. thank you James and Mel for your hospitality!

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

Jan 2023

a wonderful and unique type of accommodation.

everything

nothing

10.0

Jan 2023

wonderful stay in mt Gambier

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

Oct 2022

Wonderful historic building with delightful spaces and filled with stories.

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.

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

The history, the quirky feeling of being ln Gaol over night. Close to town and attractions.

Nothing to report

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Mount Gambier?

The average price for a rental in Mount Gambier is $114 per night. This rental is $7 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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3.4

Average(1,107 Reviews)

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Mount Gambier

Nearby attractions

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

Hotel in Mount Gambier

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Mount Gambier

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Mount Gambier?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Old Mount Gambier Gaol pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol?

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