The Old Mount Gambier Gaol

This is a novel experience to stay in and reflect on what it was like to be incarcerated or work in a jail. I suggest people read the description as advertised. Jamie and Mel have done a fantastic job in renovating and have to comply with heritage requirements. Comments saying they should renovate the rooms are simply ignorant of what is allowable and should be seen as part of the experience which is certainly different. Lots of shared spaces and hot modern showers! Thanks guys, love our two nights spent here.

Really cool place.We played basketball, read all of the history, did a ghost tour, relaxed and had a few drinks.When you make a booking, James puts everyone at opposite ends, so despite 4 others family's we never saw them.

After viewing their website my wife and i were excited to stay overnight after receiving a call from james regarding availability he said yes and so we preceded to book, asking my wife how many, just my husband and I. Upon arrival were confronted by a tiny room with 2 single beds unmade, no TV and no door on so called ensuite which was just a toilet. Extreme far cry from pictures on website.

Really peaceful, interesting and very tidy accommodation. Family suite was really comfortable and was well set up.

This place has so much character and history to it.For those who don't know, this place was a prison and is now refitted to be a hostel.We stayed at this place overnight when we were visiting Mount Gambier and this place doesn't disappoint.The location is odd but given that this was a prison it's okay.The prison cells are fitted with bunk beds and there is a large, neat and clean kitchen which everyone can use and contains all the basic amenities that you need.Toilets are good and hygienic as well.Be mindful to not move around the corridor at night as the floor is a bit squeaky and it can get loud too.

Not a hotel you will see every day! You have the option of living in a cell or in one of the renovated offices. It did get little bit eerie after I read the info poster “ deaths in the gaol” next to my cell and since I have travelling alone. Nothing creepy happened at all and I know its all in my head! They have bunk beds and a sink in the cells. Also has a fully equipped kitchen. I recommend it for people travelling in groups and families!When i arrived it was sunset, and didn’t get to meet James the host that day but got to chat with him the other morning and he was super friendly and fantastic. They have put a lot of work into making the goal a neat little place for travellers. Very unique!

Very comfortable, we stayed in the old kitchen and slept well. Also an interesting place, all history is well signposted and easy to independently explore. Well priced, and a unique experience. Well worth it.

Couldn't recommend this place more. The gaol has a atmosphere about it that makes it a home away from home. The décor is classic just as it should be and the location is central to everything around in Mount Gambier. Thank you to James for his hospitality and cannot wait to make another trip there.