Oceania House-Cocos Island
Home Island
There is no other accommodation on the Cocos Islands to compare with Oceania House! The property is heritage listed and classed within the A1 Register of the National Estate. The current owners continue with the restorative work on the house, but make sure nothing is being done to inconvenience our guests. The house is a magnificent 2 storey mansion, built of glazed, white bricks imported from Scotland during the 1880s. The house is located on the most prominent tip of Home Island and positioned to catch all the prevailing sea breezes and make the most of the expansive lagoon views.
Fancy a dip in the lagoon?
Just walk straight out of the front door and you are ready for a swim in the warm, tropical waters.
Into reading/ history?
Oceania House has an extensive library. Choose your book and relax under the shade of the magnificent old trees on the lagoon foreshore.
Want to enjoy the luxury of a by-gone era, then this is the place. You will be enchanted with the genuine antiques and collections of Victoriana that decorate the house.
Peaceful and tranquil, the place to relax and unwind.
Oceania House
'The Stately Home' of the Cocos Islands.
Not to be missed!
The STATELY HOME of the COCOS ISLANDS
Built, in 1887 by George Clunies-Ross
This heritage listed home is set in 12 acres of Botanical Gardens on Home Island and overlooks the beautiful lagoon. It is a two-storey heritage listed house and decorated with genuine antique furnishings. All bedrooms are located on the upper storey, therefore, may be unsuitable for persons who have walking/climbing problems.
Avril and Lloyd put a lot of time into assisting their guests make the most of their stay by introducing them to locals and assisting with booking tours and general familiarisation with the island. Oceania House is definitely NOT a hotel, but a private residence. When you visit, you will be invited to join with the owners who delight in sharing their knowledge and stories about the Cocos Islands. As their private dwelling you are invited to share their beautiful home with them and a few other residents:, they own a personable cat named 'Meow', for obvious reasons and have two pet herons who visit daily for fish tidbits. Along with a comical flock of island chooks, whose antics are hilarious, there are several fairy terns who nest in the large trees near the verandah. Guests have full use of all of the formal rooms in the house and the fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. > Most suited to:
Mature visitors interested in the local history.
Mature visitors interested in the natural
environment.
Business people wanting a quiet getaway.
People visiting Cocos for Business purposes.
Honeymoon Couples looking for 'something special'.
Birdies who want direct access to the beautiful botanic gardens.
Although the house is not ideally suited to 'family groups, families with older children can stay in our special family suite. Known as the King Edward Room, it is the largest bedroom in the house and holds 2 large double beds with lots of extra space and a large, family sized bathroom.
Oceania House is located on the south-western tip of Home Island. From the HI jetty, take the front lagoon road, and continue until you reach the beautiful avenue of trees that marks the entrance of Oceania House. Guests will be met at the airport and assisted to Oceania House.
Because of the remote location and the difficulty of finding a replacement booking if a cancellation or a booking is significantly changed prior to the last 30 days an administration fee of $100 can be charged. All booking must be fully paid by 30 days prior to arrival. Cancellations made any time within 30 days of arrival can result in 100% loss
Due to the isolation of the Cocos Islands weather issues or flight changes it is HIGHLY recommended that clients take out Travel Insurance to cover unexpected emergencies.
1 b/rm
Max Guests: 3
No infants permitted
1 b/rm
Max Guests: 2
No children permitted
No infants permitted
1 b/rm
Max Guests: 3
No children permitted
No infants permitted
1 b/rm
Max Guests: 2
No children permitted
No infants permitted
Self catering - mini bar available with some essentials Use of kitchen with microwave, toaster, kettle, crockery, cutlery Traditional Cocos Malay food can be ordered from the locals and delivered Good supermarket close by.
1 b/rm
Max Guests: 4
No infants permitted
1 b/rm
Max Guests: 2
No children permitted
No infants permitted
The Rose Room lives up to its name being decorated in the whimsical Art Nouveau Style. A genuine brass bed, winged mirror dressing table and complemented by rose decorated mirrors and genuine Marigold prints from the 1920s, make this a delightful room. Large ensuite bathroom Self catering - mini bar available with some essentials Use of kitchen with microwave, toaster, kettle, crockery, cutlery Traditional Cocos Malay restaurant open for dinner or will deliver Cafe open during the morning sells a selection of Western and Malay food. Dine-in or take away available. Good supermarket close by.