One of Western Australia’s oldest and best known hotels has closed its doors suddenly, and permanently.

The New Norcia Hotel has served its last drinks and accommodated its last visitors, with the shock news leaving the small community reeling.

The hotel was built in 1927. Credit:Benedictine Community

Shire of Victoria Plains president Pauline Bantock told community members in a Facebook post on Monday evening she had received “numerous” phone calls about the closure.

“This kind of business decision is not a matter the local government has control over or is involved in, so I cannot make comment on behalf of the Shire,” she said.