The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

Property class: 3

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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol provides amenities like a garden and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ₩93,755
₩103,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a wall clock, and a circular artwork above the bed.

Double Room (Double Cell without Toilet)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table with a clock, a wall-mounted light, and a geometric wall decoration.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A room with a bed, a door, a small table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

Double Room (Double Cell with Toilet)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Family Room (4-Bed Family Dorm Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, a hanging light fixture, and a wooden floor.

Family Room (6-Bed Family Dorm Room)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a checkered mattress, a black chair, and a small wooden table in a room with wooden flooring and white walls.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds OR 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Mount Gambier, The Old Mount Gambier Gaol is in the city center. Old Mount Gambier Gaol and Engelbrecht Cave are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Labyrinth and Lady Nelson Discovery Centre. Visit our Mount Gambier travel guide
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25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier, SA, 5290

What's nearby

  • A rocky terrain with a metal staircase leading to a higher level.
    Cave Gardens
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Olympic Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Old Mount Gambier Gaol
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mount Gambier Central
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lady Nelson Discovery Centre
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Hungry Jack's
    2 min drive
  • Paradise Pizzas
    18 min walk
  • Ba-Mi
    13 min walk
  • Sushi Hiro
    15 min walk

About this property

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

  • Hotel in the city center
  • The Old Mount Gambier Gaol provides amenities like a garden and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Outdoor pool access nearby
    • Free self parking
    • An outdoor tennis court, an area shuttle, and access to a nearby indoor pool
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Private yards and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Old Mount Gambier Gaol have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

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

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol on Nov 2, 2026 start from ₩93,755, 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.

Is The Old Mount Gambier Gaol pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Old Mount Gambier Gaol located?

Located in the heart of Mount Gambier, this hotel is steps from Old Mount Gambier Gaol and Olympic Park. Mount Gambier Central and Mount Gambier Rail Lands are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean accommodation within a very unusual setting, Jamie & Mel are great hosts… I will return…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean well equiped unit. Staff very helpful & information for check in so clear.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable quiet warm rooms.. great experience and interesting history
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OK, so it's a real prison. And we were staying off-season, and by chance we were the only guests there that night... and the check-in was all automatic. So the whole thing was kind of surreal as we walked around the prison yard, reading the signs about historic prison life etc. You REALLY get the vibe of being in an old gaol, so don't stay there if you're going to get freaked out by things like that. Beds were comfortable, room had everything we needed, but again remember: prison vibe. On the other hand, if you want a really unique experience, this is for you. It's not just some generic hotel that could be anywhere in the world with no flavor. Met the owner the next morning, and he was a cool guy filled with interesting stories etc. He kind of got screwed over with the collapse in business because of Covid etc, so I know they could really use your support.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Facilities were outstanding. Have already recommended to friends and family. An experience worth having.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It a unique place. Certainly safe and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property owners are really friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a different and unique experience to stay in the old gaol with the kitchen, common rooms and showers being communal - to learn the history was great. No amenities included in the room (room just including bed, toilet and sink) - though there was a great amount in the shared kitchen. While everything was communal it was extremely clean and inviting. James and Melissa were super friendly as well as their little cats!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic unique property. More supportive mattresses and more power points would be nice, but a great short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming. An adventure for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Memorable experience. Very friendly and helpful warden. It really was a jail, so don't expect The Ritz. Shared shower stalls reminiscent of boarding school. Basic double bed, firm mattress. Excellent hot shower. Nice shared kitchen. Couldn't connect to the internet but neither could Ned Kelly. It'll give you a glimmering of what society's misfits and villains experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super supportive owner. Great with the history on display. Interesting place to stay for a night or two. We had a cold day and night and kitchen and lounge couldn’t be heated as radiator was broken. A blanket was two to keep warm. Kitchen well equipped however no scissors and knifes not sharp. The venue was clean and accessible. Good with closed entrance door as made it be only guests having access. When we come back to Australia we would like to drop in a warm day and night again.
Double with toilet
Entrance door
Chapel and lounge
Sign
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historical information was amazing and informative. Information re Heaters, Light switches etc needed to be written somewhere. No small milk forctea/coffee. No handwash in room. No washer. Bed was very comfortable. Was really like camping.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent, quirky hotel. Owner very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was an interesting stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025