Oceanic Hotel

The Oceanic Hotel is a heritage structure at the corner of Collie and Pakenham Streets with two stories of painted brick and a wraparound veranda that frames the corner. The design features decorative pediments and demonstrates late Victorian architectural style with careful attention to detail.

Construction began in 1898 during the gold rush period when the site needed a replacement for the Welsh Harp Hotel. The establishment operated as lodging for visitors until conversion to residential apartments occurred in 1980.

The building displays its name prominently in stained glass across the windows and carries the date 1898 on the corner pediment. These Victorian details shape how the street looks and remind visitors of the craft techniques used in that era.

The structure sits prominently at the corner of Collie and Pakenham Streets in central Fremantle, making it easy to locate. From outside you can view the architectural details from multiple angles and appreciate how the building addresses the street.

The central foyer preserves an original jarrah staircase made from local timber, showing which materials were chosen when the building first opened. The extensive stained glass work in the windows is equally distinctive and becomes memorable when you look closely at the details.