Capella Lodge
Location: New South Wales | Lord Howe Island

The Last Paradise

A place of extraordinary contrasts, with rugged volcanic peaks, lush forests and serene lagoons, Lord Howe Island is encircled by the southern-most coral reef in the world and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982.

A mere 280 people are lucky enough to call the Island home and to preserve Lord Howe’s unique and precious natural environment, visitor numbers are restricted, by law, to 400 at any one time.

Lord Howe Island and its surrounding islets are the eroded remnants of a large shield volcano that erupted from the ocean floor some 7 million years ago. One of the Island’s icons, the majestic Ball’s Pyramid – the largest monolithic sea rock in the world - is part of the same undersea ridge called the Lord Howe Rise. At its southern end, is Lord Howe Island’s signature twin peaks the astonishing Mt Lidgbird and Mt Gower that rise 875 metres high.

The World’s last paradise.

The First Luxury Lodge in the World's Last Paradise

Capella Lodge perches above Lord Howe Island’s spectacular Lover’s Bay, a boutique Lodge that carries all the hallmarks of beachside living with luxe.

The visual drama is compelling: floor to ceiling windows allow Lord Howe’s signature subtropical forests, the towering twin peaks of Mts Gower and Lidgbirdand the jewel-toned reef to take centre stage.

The Lodge’s contemporary style and streamlined luxury – interiors awash with muted colours with hints of modern tropical and mariner chic – is beautifully matched with exceptional dining and first name service.

Lounging

The teak clad main Lodge houses the Capella Restaurant, Makambo Bar, Gower’s Terrace and the spacious Kentia Lounge.
Exclusive fabrics by Bruce Goold, custom furnishings, original artworks and light fittings that are more adequately described as light sculptures highlight the intriguing seafaring origins of Lord Howe and add to the relaxed mood of the Lodge.

The spacious Kentia Lounge encourages relaxation, offering incredible mountain and reef break scenery and wide comfy banquettes. An open fire provides additional comfort in the cooler months.
Outdoor lounging areas and a wet-edge plunge pool make Gower’s Terrace THE place to watch the sun sink over the South Pacific.

Stay

Perched high above the jewel-toned lagoon, Capella is the only Island accommodation that commands spectacular ocean and mountain views.
The comfortably contemporary suites complement the serenity and pristine natural environment and provide a luxurious refuge. Interiors feature timber floors, white shutters, marine ply joinery and custom furniture pieces that create a sophisticated beach house ambience. All suites feature king beds with superior cotton linens and pillow selection and each offers CD player, TV, DVD, telephone and in-suite bar. Ensuites feature a bath and oversized rain shower and premium toiletries. Beach towels, bathrobes and backpacks are provided along with daily housekeeping and a standout evening turndown service.

Capella has all the hallmarks of beachside living with luxe. The private accommodations ensure guests have every opportunity to relax and experience island life with a dash of indulgence.

Capella Suite

The spacious single level design features king or twin beds and expansive outdoor deck areas with sumptuous day bed. Capella Suites are nestled amongst the native Kentia palms and compliment the serenity and pristine natural environment of the Island.

Ocean and mountain cameo views provide a sense of place that is distinctly Lord Howe. The suites provide a luxurious refuge of understated elegance.

Capella Family Suite

Perfect for a small family the generous single level suite with king bedroom also features a separate day lounge that converts to two single beds. The dual entry ensuite bathroom affords privacy and convenience.

Interiors of modern mariner chic are highlighted light sculptures that reflect the Island’s seafaring past. The expansive outdoor deck adds to the relaxed yet sophisticated ambience and boasts a huge daybed with ocean glimpses and mountain views.

*Please note as an intimate 9 suite lodge, Capella welcomes children six years and over.

Lagoon Loft

The Lagoon Lofts afford two levels of casual coastal sophistication melded with dramatic lagoon and mountain panoramas. Featuring a private bedroom mezzanine with king bed and balcony and lower level living with day lounge that flows to an outdoor deck with sumptuous day bed nestled amongst the Kentia palms.

Lagoon Lofts provide guests even more opportunity and space to enjoy the Island’s scenery while unwinding in style.

Lidgbird Pavilion

The premium Lidgbird Suite is truly something special with dramatic 270 degree ocean and mountain views. Interiors are generous open plan and feature custom furniture and artworks.

Access is via a private boardwalk onto a large wrap around verandah with plunge spa, daybed, deckchairs and outdoor shower surrounded by frangipani trees.
For the ultimate in convenience, an electric golf buggy is provided for guests’ use.

Eat & Drink at Capella

Capella’s reputation as Lord Howe’s knock-out dining destination is far reaching,with the Lodge’s contemporary Pacific cuisine a tribute to superb quality and fresh flavour.

The Restaurant commands spectacular views of the lagoon and mountains, providing a dramatic backdrop for savouring inspired menus.
Rates at Capella include gourmet breakfast, sunset drinks and canapes, three course dinner with selected wines and non alcoholic beverages. The Restaurant is now reserved exclusively for the enjoyment of our in-house guests.

Spa

The petite Capella Spa indulges body and soul. A signature menu of rejuvenating and relaxation treatments embraces the Island’s endemic kentia palms and marine environment. Guests have a choice of indulging in the quirky designer chic of Mambo artist Bruce Goold’s interiors or embracing the outdoors in the Kentia Pavilion.

or tired and weary legs ‘Gower’s Foot Therapy’ is a brilliant post-climb treat, or try ‘Mountain Man,’ a back exfoliation, massage and facial designed especially for him. The ultimate indulgence is the three-hour ‘Dreaming’ that includes everything imaginable to leave you feeling balanced and renewed. For something a little different, ‘Sacred Stone Therapy’ draws upon the power of heated basalt stones from the Island’s windward beaches. To prebook your Capella Spa treatments click here.

The Capella Spa exclusively chooses Li’Tya spa care products.

* Please contact AusHoliday 5 Star for further information, rates and advise on your personalised itinerary.