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Capella Spa

ISLAND RHYTHMS

Beneath Lord Howe’s Kentia palms, Capella Spa takes its cues from the island itself, with marine ingredients, native botanicals, and treatments shaped by the landscape and sea.

Reserved exclusively for in-house guests, Capella Spa offers one private treatment room. Advance bookings are essential and subject to availability.

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Perched in a private loft above the lodge, the Capella Spa feels tucked into the Kentia palms, with Mount Gower and Mount Lidgbird rising nearby.

Reef sand is blended with wattle seed for a mineral-rich exfoliating polish, leaving skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

After a day on foot, there’s a treatment just for your feet, complete with pepperberry, mint, and warm local basalt stones placed between the toes.

Sacred Stone Therapy uses heated basalt stones gathered from Lord Howe’s windward beaches.

Two small bowls hold powders, next to a large seashell filled with white powder, all beside green fern leaves on a dark, textured background.

A WORLD AWAY

A Personal Sanctuary

Set apart from the lodge’s main spaces, the intimate spa creates a change of pace, with just one treatment room and the quiet of the island all around.

ANCIENT WISDOM

Nature as Remedy

Two small bowls hold powders, next to a large seashell filled with white powder, all beside green fern leaves on a dark, textured background.

Made in fresh small batches by Aphra Skye Heron, alkeme blends native botanicals and wild-sourced ingredients with practices informed by First Nations knowledge and global healing traditions.

TAKE YOUR TIME

The Long Ritual

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Capella’s signature ceremonies stretch for up to three hours, letting massage, wraps, facials, and scalp treatments unfold as one continuous ritual.

Spaces for Restoration

  • Capella Spa
    Therapist gives a massage to a client lying face down on a massage table in a brightly lit room featuring a nautical-themed mural.
    Step upstairs to a secluded loft where just one private treatment room makes the experience feel entirely your own.
  • Plunge Pool
    View of Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island nestled at the base of dramatic green mountain peaks and lush vegetation under a clear sky.
    Slip into the cool water between treatments for a refreshing change of temperature before settling back into island pace.
  • Gowers Terrace
    An open-air lounge overlooking the lagoon and towering peaks, perfect for leisurely afternoons by the plunge pool and sunset drinks and canapés.
  • Spa Hot Tub
    A woman relaxes in an outdoor hot tub with a cup of tea, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Just steps from Capella Spa, an outdoor hot tub tucked among swaying kentia palms invites all guests to unwind, whether after an island adventure or simply for a moment of quiet relaxation.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Bridie Bush and Ryan Ward Lodge Managers | Capella Lodge

Husband-and-wife lodge managers Bridie and Ryan share a passion for thoughtful, personal hospitality. Together, they create an experience shaped by the rhythms of Lord Howe Island, where guests quickly settle into a slower pace, feel genuinely at home, and leave with a lasting connection to this extraordinary place.

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Bridie Bush and Ryan Ward, Lodge Managers at Capella Lodge
Dennis Tierney, Executive Chef at Capella Lodge

An Itinerary to Inspire

  • View of Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island nestled at the base of dramatic green mountain peaks and lush vegetation under a clear sky.

    At the Edge of Everywhere

    Capella Lodge
    Duration 3 Nights
  • Worth the Early Start

    Worth the Early Start

    Head to Blinky Beach for sunrise on your first morning. We always suggest doing this early in a stay. If the morning light over the ocean is worth another alarm, you’ll have time to see it twice. We think it is.

    EXPLORE THE SELF-GUIDED WALK
    EXPLORE THE SELF-GUIDED WALK
  • Snorkeler swims through a vibrant coral reef teeming with butterflyfish.

    North for the Morning

    After breakfast, set out across the lagoon on the North Bay Cruise. Snorkel among reef fish and green sea turtles, swim from the beach, then find a patch of sand before heading back to Capella.

    EXPLORE NORTH BAY
    EXPLORE NORTH BAY

  • Stay Put for a While

    Keep the afternoon for Capella. Book a treatment at the spa, settle beside the wet-edge pool, or take a book down toward Lovers Bay. There is plenty to see on Lord Howe, but you don’t need to see it all today.

    EXPLORE THE LODGE
    EXPLORE THE LODGE
  • By the numbers
    Visitors sharing the island at any one time 400
    The world’s most southerly true coral reef 1
    Kilometres from one end of the island to the other 11
    Island speed limit, in kilometres per hour 25
  • A chef grilling food over an open outdoor barbecue flame at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island.

    Fire Up the Grill

    The next day, pick up Capella’s BBQ Island-Style provisions and take lunch elsewhere. The lodge team can point you toward a barbecue spot that suits the day’s wind and weather. Then take your time.

    PLAN AN ISLAND BBQ
    PLAN AN ISLAND BBQ

  • Follow the Lagoon

    Pick up a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and let the lagoon set the pace. Trace the shoreline, stop for a swim, and stay out as long as you like. There’s nowhere else you need to be.

    TAKE TO THE WATER
    TAKE TO THE WATER
  • Scenic view of Ned's Beach on Lord Howe Island near Capella Lodge, featuring pristine sandy shores and clear turquoise waters.

    Meet You at Ned’s

    Spend your final morning at Ned’s Beach, where fish gather in the shallows and the reef begins just offshore. Snorkel, swim, or stay on the sand a little longer before returning to Capella.

    EXPLORE NED’S BEACH
    EXPLORE NED’S BEACH
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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Our specialists can help with the details before your stay.

GET IN TOUCH

The Capella Spa is reserved exclusively for in-house guests.

Advance bookings are recommended, as treatments are subject to availability. With one treatment room, simultaneous appointments are not available.

No. Spa treatments are available at an additional cost.

Guests are encouraged to arrive five minutes before their appointment. Lockers and robes are provided, and showering before treatments is recommended.

Yes. Treatments can be selected according to your preferences and desired focus, with Spa Essentials available to personalise treatments of 60 minutes or more.

At least 24 hours’ notice is required to change or cancel an appointment. Without sufficient notice, the full treatment charge may apply.

There is no fitness centre onsite, but walking, hiking, and complimentary bicycles offer plenty of ways to stay active around the island.

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