About this property

Historic Setting: The Old Mount Gambier Gaol in Mount Gambier is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy family rooms with private bathrooms, parquet floors, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, bar, tennis court, and outdoor dining area. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor play area. Convenient Location: Located 9 km from Mount Gambier Airport and 2 km from Blue Lake, the property is highly rated for its history, culture, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
8 bunk beds
2 bunk beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
6 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jo
    Australia Australia
    Was a fantastic experience staying in Cell, glad we selected with Toilet, shower block was next to our cell so easy access to use. Loved the place and totally recommend this as something different to do.
  • Allison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very different to any property I have stayed in before. James the owner was extremely helpful. The history of the building is interesting. Very basic but that adds to the experience. There is a chapel which has a living room with a fully...
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    This was on my bucket list, staying in a gaol. It was very clean, basic facilities though but ideal for the young (at heart!) and ideal for backpackers. Quite an experience late at night!
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    Location was amazing the history and all the little clever things they had done
  • Amelia
    Australia Australia
    Being able to explore the facility and the information boards. Also very close to town centre. Great hot water
  • Leighann
    Australia Australia
    From the get go the communication with the owners was easy, super friendly and everything is as explained, easy text to get codes and entry was simple, cell easy to find, heater was on and there room was really comfy, showers where clean,...
  • Cathy
    Australia Australia
    The displayed history of the gaol together with quality renovation made exloring the buildings very interesting. Electric blankets and 'cell' heaters made bedrooms cosy during our cold winter stay.
  • Henriette
    Australia Australia
    The historic background of the property and the nice hot and well pressured showers
  • Victoria
    New Zealand New Zealand
    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...
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Intresting concept I wish the owners every success

Hotel surroundings

House rules

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that The Old Mount Gambier Gaol does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please note that in some rooms towels are not included in the price. You can rent them at the property or bring your own.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Old Mount Gambier Gaol in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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