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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol, 25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier -+61-1800-870-234
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4.25
HOTEL RATING: 
EXCELLENT
4.25 out of 5 (587 Ratings)
1.8 miles Mount Gambier Showgrounds
v6 mins driving
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Hotel Description
Enjoy a unique accommodations experience when you stay at The Old Mount Gambier Jail. This unique property is an historic jail located just a 3-minute drive from the Blue Lake and the main street of Mount Gambier. There are a range of jail experience accommodations options. You can stay in a cell accommodate your family in an old warden's office or enjoy a self-contained cottage. Guests enjoy complimentary WiFi and a self- guided tour of the jail. There are shared lounges kitchens and bathrooms. All rooms include heating and bed linen. Most rooms have access to shared facilities others have private facilities.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 10:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Bar
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Children's playground
` BBQ facilities
` Table tennis
` Hiking
` Chapel/shrine
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Private check-in/check-out
` Shared kitchen
` Shared lounge/TV area
` On-site parking
` 24-hour security
` Accessible parking
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Picnic Area
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Wine/champagne
` Outdoor furniture
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` Process in place to check health of guests
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` Contactless check-in/out
` Daily disinfection
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Soundproof rooms available
` Tennis court & equipment
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Professional cleaning services

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Excellent (4.25 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Victoria Wed, 4 June 2025

Where else would you stay!?

Liked: Where else would you stay in Mount Gambier? Such cool accommodation. Very passionate and friendly owners. Lovely kitchen and dining area. Loved my cell - heater kept me nice and toasty overnight. Needs more marketing so word spreads about this awesome place!!

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

David Mon, 19 May 2025

Very good

Liked: Intresting concept I wish the owners every success

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Dani Fri, 9 May 2025

Superb

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Sacha Tue, 6 May 2025

Superb

Liked: The fact we were sleeping in a former gaol The outdoor, the kitchen, and others spaces are very nice
Disliked: /

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Yu Tue, 6 May 2025

Good

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Maria Sun, 4 May 2025

Clean and basic, well located,...

Liked: Good location, character hostel.
Disliked: Noisy water pipes at night.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Steve Fri, 2 May 2025

Well worth a stay

Liked: Quirky rooms in the old cells, lots of facilities to cook and location

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Styfan Tue, 29 April 2025

Needs refurbishment as it looked...

Liked: Had a smell from the toilet all night and the grounds were very tired and in the need of maintenance.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Shreyas Sun, 27 April 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Very nice experience even though we had dormitory .
Disliked: It’s a shared bath area, however understand that it’s done like that for a reason.

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Harvey Thu, 24 April 2025

Glad we tried staying there....

Liked: It was nice, something different. Didn't really know you were in an old Goal. Bed was comfortable. Nice having the common room and kitchen.

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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol 25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier