White Star Hotel, historic hotel building in Albany, Western Australia
The White Star Hotel is a hotel and heritage site in Albany located on Stirling Terrace. This two-story building from 1910 features brick walls on the ground floor, large arched windows, and a distinctive roofline with decorative elements, while the original timber verandah has been reconstructed in recent restoration work.
The hotel was built in 1910 following designs by architect J. Herbert Eales and replaced the original White Hart Hotel from 1906. The renaming to White Star Hotel reflected the connection to the White Star Line shipping company, which used Albany as a key port for ship and mail services.
The White Star Hotel takes its name from the White Star Line, a shipping company that once brought passengers and freight to Albany. The bar and dining room on the ground floor with their large arched windows and the timber balcony served as gathering places where locals and travelers watched the harbor activity together.
The hotel is centrally located on Stirling Terrace and is easily accessible on foot from shops, cafes, and the waterfront. It serves as a practical base from which to explore Albany's historic downtown area and nearby sites of interest.
The hotel has housed a brewery called Tangleheads since 2006, named after a historic brewery from the 1860s. The playful name references the beer's effects and connects local brewing traditions with modern visitor experiences.
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