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The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia (Formerly The Jail)
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Wellington, New Zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We stayed in one of the family rooms. There were two bedroom a big lounge area with enormous tv, kitchen and bathroom. Everything clean and comfortable except the kitchen cupboards smelt musty and damp. We were comfy and warm. It's very secure with the big steel doors and thick stone walls and incredibly quiet- that's what made it a bit... More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Outside of the fact that it has a historical aspect, the hostel is one of the best I have stayed in. All areas are clean and well maintained which is not always the case in shared areas of a hostel. The building is very safe and staff are very welcoming and helpful. I would recommend this to everyone.

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Paris, France
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

It's a themed hostel so you kinda expected it to be creepy - yet when you are there at night, you might still get a little freaked out. The cell with your own sink and a bathroom with giant power switches across the Gaol really drills it in. The room itself was clean with IKEA bunk beds. My issue with... More

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Adelaide, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Nice manager with nice environment! The goal was really creepy in night time! Remember to try! Close the light when you are in the room! You will know what happen! And the price of the goal was reasonable, I think it is okay in Australia. The manager was really nice and we guide you to take a look of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

Absolutely loved this place. Rooms were great, service from staff was great and they always had a huge smile on their face. Amenities are top notch. I had many questions for the staff and they both answered them to the best of their knowledge (which was spot on)

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

A quirky place to stay. Just a short walk from the town centre. Good parking. The Kitchen was handy and reasonably well equipped. There is a Large communal lounge. And the Showers were spotlessly clean. And staff were FANTASTIC.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013 via mobile

The atmosphere is great. The owner, James, is funny and full of passion. And the environment is tidy and clean. We had a good time there. It's also not far away from amazing Blue Lake. I'll stay more in next visiting~

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Portland Victoria
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Let Me tell you !! We stayed in a unit there 4 of us Great value for money. We were there for a 50th What a great Venue and very friendly staff. The Fellas behind the bar Jamie & Brett I think ( sorry if I got your names wrong ) did a great job of keeping the drinks up... More

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Sitka, Alaska
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

We stayed in the old Gambier for 2 nights while roadtripping through the area. On the day we arrived it was a scorcher!! (110 degrees farenheit) but lucky for us, the cells of the prison were the "coolest" place to be!! Bathrooms were very clean! And staff was extremely friendly! Would definatly recommend staying here in this hostel!! (It is... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

I jumped at the opportunity to stay in this unusual property and I was not disappointed. From the initial greeting, the guided tour to the quality night's sleep. I really wished I had longer than just 1 night. The welcome I recieved was not just warm and friendly, but incredibly informative, (pointing out walks other than just to the Blue... More

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Also Known As:
The Old Mount Gambier Gaol South Australia
Address: 25 Margaret Street, Mount Gambier, South Australia 5290, Australia (Formerly The Jail)
Region: Australia > South Australia > Mount Gambier
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 10 Speciality lodging in Mount Gambier
Price range (per night): 53 AUD - 63 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our gaol journey all began with a vision to turn an old debilitated building into a vibrant community asset. We originally hoped to create a new atmosphere that was warm, inviting and both community and family focused.We, along with our two young boys, own and run our family business; we are blessed with the ongoing assistance of our fabulous staff and wonderful family. We have much love for the old building, her history and our spectacular Limestone Coast region and for this reason have opted to remain an independent accommodation provider.We love to travel, enjoy new experiences and meet refreshing people; running the old gaol is allowing us as parents to raise our sons in a beautiful part of Australia whilst still meeting amazing guests from all over the world. Every day we see new faces, are moved and excited by guest’s travel adventures whilst living in an old English prison!We are a young business with many more fun ideas and improvements yet to unveil. We have spent the last three years creating and establishing our business. We are now excited to move onto further promoting who we are and what we have to offer!The Old Mount Gambier Gaol was a functioning 'English Prison' from 1866 to 1994.In 2010 we opened the gaol doors for a new venture. We had a vision to create a place where our community could relax and enjoy various events and where travelers could combine a comfortable stay with a unique experience. Almost three years later we are still pursuing that dream. ... more   less 
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