The last paradise
at Capella Lodge

Refreshingly off the radar, Capella Lodge is Lord Howe Island’s premium luxury retreat, offering the ultimate island castaway escape. Nestled at the foot of the towering Mounts Gower and Lidgbird, Capella welcomes spectacular views of the ocean, subtropical reef and rolling green pastures. A contemporary architectural design channels the carefree spirit of the Australian beach house, while a high cantilevered roof and floor-to-ceiling windows welcome the outside in. Nine island-style guest suites offer a relaxed, barefoot luxury vibe designed to reflect Lord Howe’s pristine natural environment.

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LODGE NEWS

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Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2024

We’re thrilled to announce Capella Lodge has featured in the US Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 Top 20 Resorts in Australia and the South Pacific, voted in at 18th place!

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Robb Report's 50 Greatest Hotels on Earth

Capella Lodge features in the Robb Report 50 Best Hotels List 2024. “There is so much to love about this place, including the thoughtful, friendly, first-name service with welcoming hosts, Libby and Mark, that allows you to truly unwind in sophisticated yet relaxed surrounds.”

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New Candle Announced

At Capella Lodge we’re excited to reveal our new scent and candle, TRIPLICITY, available exclusively to guests at Capella Lodge with numbers limited to just 50 coveted candles.

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Paradise Found

Traveller has named its pick of the world’s seven most beautiful islands in this swoon-worthy collection, including the timelessly beautiful Lord Howe Island, home to our own Capella Lodge. To see the full list, continue reading here:

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Island Guardian; Ian Hutton

With untouched rainforests, soaring cliffs, and pristine coral reefs, the tropical island and its many ecosystems are a cradle to unique natural life. For Ian Hutton, this island paradise isn’t just home; it’s a lifelong love affair and a mission to protect it.

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Fine Dining in the Outback

Writing for Traveller, Nina Karnikowski looks at Australia’s most remote, world-class chefs whose role in satiating the discerning palates of local and international guests calls for a whole new level of resourcefulness and creativity. Included in this all-star line up is our own Executive Chef Dennis Tierney.

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Seven Under-The-Radar Islands

Writing for Mr Porter, Nicole Trilivas skips by the popular islands of the world currently busy with tourists and wraps a list of ‘Seven Under-The-Radar Islands That Feel Like Local Secrets’ including Lamu in Kenya, Ithaca in Greece and our own Lord Howe Island and Capella Lodge.

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The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth

We’re thrilled to be included in Robb Report’s list of the Top 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth, alongside our Baillie Lodges sisters Longitude 131 and Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge and our friends at Tierra Patagonia – see the whole list here:

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Luxury Meets Natural Wonders

Wow! Signature Luxury Travel magazine has put together a list of 14 of Australia’s natural wonders and the best luxury bases from which to explore them. Included are our own Silky Oaks Lodge, Longitude 131 and Capella Lodge, plus many of our sisters in the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection. Make your own to-do list, and start ticking them off!

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Top Hikes on Lord Howe Island

Play David Attenborough for a day! Lord Howe Island is widely known as one of the most naturally significant places in Australia, and these top 10 hikes are best ways to experience it by foot. The many hiking trails are the perfect opportunity to stretch the legs, clear the mind and experience island life.

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Cool Season Offer

A cool window of opportunity, Capella’s Stay 4 Pay 3 Cool Season Getaway is a rare and wonderful chance to take a luxury Lord Howe escape this June while saving with a bonus night’s stay.

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Readers Choice

Capella Lodge has been voted the best resort in Australia and the South Pacific in the Condé Nast Traveller 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards announced today. Topping the chart in the Australia and the South Pacific category, Capella scored a score of 97.65 from a possible 100, based on readers’ reviews.

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No Regrets

Patience is a virtue and the past two years have been testing for even the most saintly of travel-bugs. Reflecting after his first trip since the world went on hold, recent guest Grant shares why Capella Lodge was the perfect destination.

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Find Your Place

Qantas Travel Insider discovers Lord Howe Island's jaw-dropping Jurassic-style appeal.

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Capella's Artist in Residence

Vogue's Cushla Chauhan gets swept up in the deep indigos and intricate linework of artist Joshua Yeldham’s latest collection, inspired by a recent trip to Lord Howe and appearing in his new exhibition.

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Go Gower

Take a virtual hike up Mount Gower rising some 852 metres and ranked as one of the world's best.

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Ten Fun Lord Howe Facts

Howe incredible! Find out ten fun facts about Lord Howe Island and test your friends!

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Protecting Paradise

It’s easy being green: this World Heritage-listed island paradise is a champion of conservation and sustainability.

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REVIEW

'Impossibly Perfect'

Read why Capella Lodge boasts over 300 five-star Trip Advisor reviews, and why recent guests Ben and Elise claimed it was the most memorable place they have ever stayed.

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Sky High at Happy Hour

The Australian's Susan Kurosawa muses on the magic of viewing a mackerel sky from Capella Lodge, writing 'In a world full of chaos and uncertainty, it shone as a miracle worth celebrating'.

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The Met

Find out about Lord Howe Island's own century-old Bureau of Meteorology, crucial for such a tiny island 600 kilometres off Australia’s east coast

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NEWS

No Rats Given!

There has been something of an 'ecological renaissance' on Lord Howe after an eradication project to remove rodents from the World Heritage-listed island has been lauded a success.

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See you soon…

We regret to announce that Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island is currently closed. The NSW Department of Health has enacted restrictions on travel to Lord Howe Island in order to stem the spread of Coronavirus, or COVID-19. At this stage, Capella Lodge will reopen on
1 October 2020.

Existing bookings may be amended for a stay up until 30 September 2021 with all existing rates honoured. For new bookings made for travel up to 31 March 2021, we have reduced our prepayment requirement to one month prior to travel. Furthermore, bookings may be cancelled outside of one month of arrival without penalty; note, a 100% cancellation fee applies after this point.

For bookings during our Festive Season dates (18 December 2020 to 24 January 2021) a deposit is required within 14 days of reservation and a peak season surcharge applies.

The Baillie Lodges reservations team is on hand to assist. Telephone +61 2 9918 4355, email reserve@baillielodges.com.au or complete the enquiry form. Alternatively, book online now.

These are simply extraordinary times and we thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you soon!