25 Margaret Street, 5290 Mount Gambier, Australia
#3 of 17 hotels in Mount Gambier
Guests' ChoiceBased on 348 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 14, 2024
Tegan
AustraliaNothing, the worst part about this trip was I kept punching my works door code into the lock but if that's it, then y'all have done very well :)
It's all about the experience. The beds were comfy, rooms were warm and clean and honestly would stay here again. Comfier than what the prisoners would have copped back in the day. Love this place so much!! Worth the money
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Cheryl
AustraliaNothing to dislike.
Close to town and interesting place to stay!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Yi
AustraliaTotal environment is better than expected, room is fairly clean and the introducation about the history of the old goal is clear and interesting.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Grace
AustraliaInteresting place for a stopover, easy check in and communication. Nice to let guests to "graffiti" the concrete with chalk like in the prison.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Arthur
AustraliaI couldn’t find anywhere to make a coffee
Location excellent Would have liked to be able to make coffee but everything else I needed
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Rachael
AustraliaVentilation in the rooms, but due to cell restrictions, this is understandable. Cooler months would not be as much an issue.
We loved the novelty of staying in the gaol. We had a 2 bedroom self-contained area. The community areas were well set up, and the information was well displayed. Location to shops, dining, and tourist spots. Instructions on self checkin very detailed and worked well.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Peter
AustraliaShared toilets and showers, but there was more8th than one near our cell
It was great looking around the gaol, then getting to sleep overnight in a cell
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Adam
AustraliaUnique experience. Charming , passionate owners. Expectations well managed. The limitations of this historic complex were well explained so we didn't compare versus a typical accommodation stay. Would definitely stay again
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 16, 2024
Yue
AustraliaTo be honest it was not very comfortable as the room was so tiny. But it’s worth a go if you haven’t been to an accommodation like this.
It was a unique experience. It was interesting to look around and read some introductions.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Kylie
AustraliaExcellent value for money. I just wished I had booked earlier so we could get a double bed room with ensuite. There was nothing not to like. Great location across the road from a brewery too.
Staying in the old gaol was a very unique stay! Wonderful to walk around the grounds and enjoy the communal spaces.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 1, 2024
Adam
United KingdomDid get a little hot in the cell with no AC or fan, but it isn’t unbearable.
Really cool property, in a real prison. Kitchen facilities are excellent, very well equipped. Showers were good and clean. Staff were awesome and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Gary
AustraliaN/A
Unique experience to stay in a historic Gaol very well presented and excellent facilities available.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 25, 2024
Yuying
AustraliaNo weather protection (Eg. awning) over the cell door, so easy for room to get wet with limited space for shoes.
Stayed in Cell 2 overlooking the courtyard. Excellent execution to turn a prison into comfortable and cosy hostel. Great information boards on the history and life of the prisoners felt like a live-in museum. Nice common facilities were also good. Overall good experience and great value. Room was very clean, and freshly painted.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 25, 2024
Phoebe
AustraliaIt got a little warm in the rooms overnight!
It was such a cool and unique experience! The owners were so accommodating and lovely!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 14, 2024
Graham
New ZealandThe uniqueness of the stay, the history we were able to read up on (after) we had slept there.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Sharon
AustraliaUnfortunately our rooms opened onto kitchen and outdoor eating common space. Woken around 7.30am to smoke detector twice, loud talking and crying child. Just life but kinda killed the vibe a bit 😕
Authenticity of experience-yet modernised. Staying in a prison, sleeping in cells, the yards, gardens and all the information made it come alive and felt like I was in a movie. Wonderful location as able to walk to town and lake lookout. James was very helpful and knowledgeable. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Karan
Australiaa fan in the room would be recommended
Beautiful experience, lovely location and very nice property with good amenities and well maintained
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 4, 2024
Heloise
Hong KongBathroom not super clean (maybe due to the previous guests as it is shared bathroom ) Wall and doors and thin so a bit noisy
Original “hotel” and beautiful building Do not expect high confort but good enough Owner and very responsive Great info about the jail within the property
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Thomas
AustraliaNothing
The unique opportunity to stay somewhere different rather than just a normal motel.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Bree
AustraliaBeing too spooked to walk to the bathroom at night. I had read too much about the history!
Cannot beat this place for experience! Lovely staff, great location with a brewery across the road and short stroll into town, and what a fun experience! The story and history of the site is everywhere.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Ross
AustraliaNothing, everything was what was expected staying in a Gaol.
The experience of staying in a Gaol, when can you ever do that.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Shreejan
AustraliaHistoric place with unique experience
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 27, 2023
Vladimir
AustraliaA great place to spend the night. Gorgeous and very well-groomed butler cats and friendly ghosts of dead prisoners.) Highly recommend!!!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 8, 2023
Chantal
AustraliaRoom was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Was a very nice place to stay.
Stayed in December 2023
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