Capella Lodge Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island
Situated in the South Pacific Ocean, around 700km north east of Sydney, Australia, Lord Howe Island is a small, breathtakingly beautiful island, measuring just 11km long and 2.8km at its widest point. Included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982, the island is surrounded by a reef-fringed lagoon, rolling surf and the world’s southern-most coral reef. Lord Howe Island has around 350 permanent residents with visitors limited to 400 at any one time. Lord Howe is a pristine natural environment with around three-quarters of the island preserved as permanent national and marine park.
Pick your Suite
Capella Suite
With a flowing single level design offering cameo views of the ocean and mountains, the Capella Suite features king or twin beds, integrated lounge area and private outdoor deck. 5 nights from AUD $3,825 per person twin share.
Features
• Flowing single level design
• King or twin beds
• Spacious ensuite bathroom
• Integrated lounge area
• Outdoor deck with day bed
• Floor to ceiling glass windows
• Dramatic mountain and ocean views
Lounge
and terrace
Guests find a stylish refuge in this 45m2 space, featuring such lounging treats as the addictive Danish ‘Primetime’ chair with classic Artemide Tolomeo lamp stretching above, ideal for an indulgent read in the afternoon breeze. Textural Julie Paterson wood print artworks add a distinctive ‘laid back’ Lord Howe feel to this suite.
Bedroom
and ensuite
A chic basalt-dressed ensuite offers natural sky lighting and an oversized shower with generous dual heads allowing guests to rejuvenate in the remarkably soft, pure Lord Howe rainwater. Custom Capella Spa amenities use island botanicals and enriching marine elements to create a sensual Lord Howe bathing experience.
Lagoon Loft
The Lagoon Loft is a mezzanine style suite with king bedroom, private deck with hot tub and stunning views over the reef-fringed lagoon.The Lagoon Loft is a mezzanine style suite with king bedroom, private deck with hot tub and stunning views over the reef-fringed lagoon and mountains. Features
• King bedroom on upper level
• Generous living area on lower level
• Living area daybeds can convert to two single beds
• Basalt-tiled bathroom with rain shower
• Private deck with day bed and hot tub
• Floor to ceiling glass windows
• Dramatic mountain and ocean views
Lounge
and terrace
Views are sensational from the upper level and extend to the reef-fringed lagoon, ocean and to the mountains rising ahead. The private deck areas with teak armchairs, sumptuous daybed and inviting hot tub provide a relaxed refuge, an ideal spot to unwind with a book, or to quietly contemplate the naturally calm surrounds, endemic kentia palms framing an idyllic island cameo.
Bedroom
and ensuite
A chic basalt-dressed bathroom offers natural sky lighting and an oversized shower with generous dual heads allowing guests to rejuvenate in the remarkably soft, pure Lord Howe rainwater. Custom Capella Spa amenities use Island botanicals and enriching marine elements to create a sensual Lord Howe bathing experience.
Catalina Suite
Perfect for a small family or friends travelling together, the dual level Catalina Suite offers two bedrooms and bathrooms, decks on both levels and private plunge spa. Features
• Loft style king bedroom on upper level
• Ensuite bathroom and balcony on upper level
• Second bedroom with king or twin bedding
• Main bathroom with rain shower
• EcoSmart fireplace
• Floor to ceiling glass windows
• Private deck with daybeds and hot tub
Lounge
and terrace
Inspired by the lofty heights of the mountains just outside, vaulted white ceilings and marine finishes create a cool and airy feel to this suite. A generous outdoor deck flows easily to offer outdoor relaxation options including daybeds, occasional furniture and hot tub. Guests are spellbound by views of the magnificent mountains soaring above and cool ocean glimpses beyond.
Bedrooms
and bathrooms
Upstairs a light-filled master king bedroom offers dreamy views, while a second bedroom on the ground floor provides king and twin bed options. A luxurious ensuite and main bathroom affords easy privacy and convenience, with treats such as handmade soaps, Capella Spa toiletries and organic ceramics.
Makambo Loft
Inspired by the seafaring days of Lord Howe, this premium mezzanine suite draws mesmerising views of Lord Howe’s postcard twin peaks, Mounts Gower and Lidgbird.
Features
• Loft style king bedroom on upper level
• Ensuite and balcony on upper level
• Main bathroom with rain shower on ground level
• Private deck with day bed and plunge pool
• EcoSmart fireplace
• Views of Mounts Gower and Lidgbird
Lounge
and terrace
The Makambo Loft is a superior suite and features a dash of red for fun with Mambo artist Bruce Goold’s soft furnishings and lino cuts, already a Capella design trademark in the main lodge. Organic artwork by Cardamatis and Saad features bedside. A private deck plunge pool, outdoor shower and cabana style daybed complements the relaxed, fun-spirited sophistication of this luxury retreat.
Bedrooms
and bathrooms
The Makambo Loft features a generous upstairs king sleeping area with ensuite powder room, reached by a striking red spiral staircase and is an ideal retreat for two people. Daybeds in the living area below make for a perfect chill out in front of the open fireplace, or can convert on turndown to one or two single beds for additional persons. A contemporary basalt bathroom is located on the lower level.
Lidgbird Pavilion
The superlative Lidgbird Pavilion is truly awe-inspiring and is a popular choice for a special occasion, with wrap around verandahs capturing panoramic views of ocean and mountains.
Features
• Generous bedroom on upper level
• Wrap around verandahs with panoramic views
• Bang & Olufsen television and sound system
• Main bathroom and upper level ensuite
• Extensive decks with plunge pool and bath
• EcoSmart fireplace
• Complimentary premium in-suite bar
• Optional sunset drinks and dining in-suite
• Electric buggy reserved for exclusive use
Lounge
and terrace
Living is decadent with in and outdoor lounging featuring custom soft furnishings and features include Tomek Campfire Table, Bang & Olufsen television and sound system and complimentary room bar. A refreshing dip in the private plunge pool beckons. Extensive decks surround with daybed, rain shower and luxurious outdoor bathing in the freestanding Lotus bath beneath the frangipani tree.
Bedroom
and bathrooms
A generous upper level bedroom area with ensuite opens to wrap around verandahs capturing panoramic views of ocean and mountains. The basalt bathroom boasts dual stone slab vanities, rainshower, extensive timber benches and Capella Spa toiletries.
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Capella Lodge Lord Howe Island
Barefoot
luxury
Nine intimate suites complement the island’s pristine natural environment and provide a luxurious, serene refuge. Spacious, light filled interiors feature timber floors, marine ply joinery and custom furniture pieces that create a sophisticated beach house ambience.
Things to Do
Getting around
Only 400 visitors are allowed on Lord Howe at any one time, with a resident population of 382 people recorded in the 2016 census. Just about everything is within walking or cycling distance, so it’s uncommon to see cars. Lord Howe is only 11km long and between 0.3 and 2km wide, so it’s possible to cycle end to end in as little as 25 minutes. With a 25kmh speed limit, everyone always waves ‘hello’ as they pass!
Capella offers complimentary adult mountain bikes for guests to explore the island at leisure. A public phone in town provides free local calls, ideal for SOS pick-ups if needed! An electric buggy is also available to hire from the lodge (note, bookings are managed on-property). A limited number of hire cars is available with local operators so bookings are best arranged prior to arrival.
Ned’s Beach
Ned’s Beach is one of Lord Howe’s most postcard-perfect beaches, with a stretch of white sand for walking, a reef with access channels perfect for snorkelling and a boat house stocked with snorkelling gear and body boards which are available for hire on an honesty system.
Ned’s is also famous for the fish that swim right up into the shallows to be fed. It’s always a thrill for visitors as well as locals to buy a dollar bag of sustainable fish food from the boat house and wade in knee deep to feed the fish. There’s an instant frenzy in the water as mullet, wrasse, garfish, silver-drummer, spangled-emperor and kingfish vie for their share.
There are over 60 world-class dive sites around Lord Howe, most located just a short boat ride (10-20 minutes) from shore.
Scuba Diving
Arguably the island’s most spectacular dive is Ball’s Pyramid, the world’s tallest sea stack whose treasures extend deep below the surface. With excellent water visibility, divers can except to see huge schools of fish, among them the rare deep-water Ballina Angelfish. Dives at Ball’s Pyramid average 25 metres in depth and range from drift dives and cave dives to simply following a coral wall.
Surfing
Shallow coral reef on the edge of the Pacific Ocean means one thing – waves.
Lord Howe picks up powerful groundswell from the Southern and Pacific oceans throughout the year. There are ten regularly surfed waves, and some are world-class on their day. In small conditions, there’s something for everyone.
Glass Bottom boat
A tour of the lagoon on a glass-bottom boat provides a close-up view of Lord Howe’s vibrant, diverse corals and kaleidoscope of tropical fish.
Lord Howe Environmental Tours runs the Coral Viewing and Snorkelling Tour, an experience of the lagoon’s reef and coral holes. The two-hour tour explores the coral seascape and introduces visitors to some of the more unusual lagoon inhabitants including the endemic double-header wrasse, stingrays and turtles. This tour provides an optional snorkelling experience at Erscott’s Hole.
