Name: The Old Mount Gambier Gaol
Address: 25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia
Rating: 8.7

Guest reviews

8.7

Fabulous

Based on 335 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

34%

Family

22%

Group

20%

Solo

22%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At The Old Mount Gambier Gaol, guests highlight a distinctive, history‑rich stay inside former prison cells, noting generally clean, warm, quiet rooms and an experience that prioritizes character over conventional hotel luxury.

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10

Joe

Mar 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent, quirky hotel. Owner very accommodating

10

Helle Tving

Mar 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Got all you need

10

Simon

Feb 18, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

If your after a full five star hotel with all the facilities this may not be for you, if however you want a clean room ( cell), hot showers, great welcoming from Mel and James and a quirky location this is for you

10

Jodie

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

If you’re looking for a very unique a quirky stay this is it!! Staying in a historical gaol is quite the experience (which I imagine isn’t for everyone) and we throughly enjoyed being able to explore. There are various types of rooms available (dorm, some with toilets and shared bathroom's) We loved having the kitchen so we could self cater for breakfast etc. There is also a very cool brewery across the road! A great place to stay.

10

Nicole

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Facilities were outstanding. Have already recommended to friends and family. An experience worth having.

25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia

Location

A stay at The Old Mount Gambier Gaol places you in the heart of Mount Gambier, steps from Old Mount Gambier Gaol and Olympic Park. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mount Gambier Central and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Vansittart Park.

Old Mount Gambier Gaol(0.1 miles)

Mount Gambier Central(0.4 miles)

Vansittart Park(0.5 miles)

Labyrinth(0.5 miles)

Olympic Park(0.6 miles)

Riddoch Art Gallery(0.7 miles)

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Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The hotel is located in the heart of Mount Gambier, just 0.1 km from Old Mount Gambier Gaol and 0.7 km from Mount Gambier Central. Other nearby attractions include Vansittart Park (0.8 km) and Riddoch Art Gallery (1.1 km).

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