Those on trip advisor who have read my reviews are probably used to them being a bit long winded, but I think its important to travellers to get the whole picture... so make yourself a coffee: This place has just about everything you could ask for when you are on the road or want a group retreat destination (workshops, anniversaries,... More

Found this place by accident, looking for somewhere on way from Adelaide to Great Ocean Road. It is amazing!!! A working Gaol until 1995, it is now refitted to accommodate all and sundry. We paid $60 for a twin room which was big, had bunk beds, and all the amenities across the hall, including well equipped kitchen, tv/lounge room and... More

The Old Mount Gambier Gaol is one of the most unique places we have stayed in. Staff and owners are all totally fantastic and lovely, and they have down a brilliant job fixing the place up. It is totally fascinating exploring the different areas of the gaol and there seems to be accommodation options to suit anyone. We stayed in... More

I simply loved this hostel. A truly unique place, full of charm, charisma and fascinating history. The owners and friendly staff members share these first two attributes, and cannot do enough to help their guests. They have renovated the old jail to a really high standard yet have managed to keep the original features such as the old cell doors,... More

Old jail. Great hostel! Great staff. Very spacious. Can park car.there

I had an amazing stay here, and think people should know more about the accomadation and the area. the goal is a beautiful old building that they have renovated to high standards, the beds are all new and have new mattresses and the whole place is clean and newly painted. the owners are so lovely and helpful. It is by... More

The owners are really working hard to make this hotel a success. It is not finished yet, but they have a lot of good ideas. So when we stayed there it was already a nice place, but they were also trying their best to make it better. It's a pretty big complex and it's really fun to walk around there.... More

I stayed there for one night and this hostel is really great. The stuff is helpful and friendly. The rooms are clean. The new owners do a lot to make this hostel a unique place in Australia!!!!!!

We had heard stories of this gaol from another backpackers, and they said how unique and different this place was, and they weren't wrong! When we got here i fell in love with it straight away, we were given a self-guided tour which was very interesting, and the staff were wonderful. Since it's been taken under new management recently, they've... More