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BETWEEN MOUNTAIN AND SEA

On a far-flung island in the South Pacific, Capella Lodge makes the wild feel wonderfully close.

Capella Lodge sits beneath Mount Gower and Mount Lidgbird on World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island, with subtropical rainforest at its back and the South Pacific Ocean beyond. It’s an intimate base for exploring an island shaped by reef, rainforest and sea.

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Star Awards 2026 – Recommended

Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 – No. 3 Best Resort in Australia and South Pacific

The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth

Two MICHELIN Keys

Hikers walking along a scenic coastal trail overlooking lush green mountains and the ocean at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island.
Sunlight streams across the wooden interior and into a seating area, illuminating lush palm trees visible through large windows.

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

A Study in Island Ease

Woman enjoying a drink on a balcony overlooking the ocean with palm trees and a dramatic cliff face.

Just nine suites make Capella Lodge an exceptionally intimate way to experience Lord Howe Island. The carefree spirit of an Australian beach house meets contemporary design, with soaring roofs and walls of glass creating generous spaces immersed in the island’s natural beauty.

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No more than 400 visitors are permitted on the island at any time.

Lord Howe Island is home to the world's southernmost coral reef.

Nearly three-quarters of the island is permanently protected as pristine park preserve.

Fourteen species of seabirds return to breed on Lord Howe Island each year, while four bird species are found nowhere else on Earth.

A dark, glazed dish holds braised meat, roasted root vegetables, crisp crackers, and garnished nasturtium leaves.

DINING

A Bounty All Its Own

Server pours white wine into a glass at a table set for dinner, overlooking a scenic natural landscape.

Capella draws from the island itself, from its kitchen garden to the surrounding sea. Line-caught fish and foraged coastal herbs come together in light, sophisticated cuisine with a distinctly local character.

TASTE THE ISLAND
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WELLNESS

Drift Into Stillness

Bowls of dried herbs and bath salts sit amongst vibrant green fern leaves on a textured blue surface.

Capella Spa offers a private sanctuary for dreamy surrender, where a signature menu of rejuvenating treatments draws on Indigenous wisdom and time-honoured healing remedies. Each ritual is an invitation to slow the senses and restore the body and spirit.

INDULGE YOUR SENSES

FEATURED EXPERIENCES

From sunrise walks and days on the reef to beach barbecues and time on the lagoon, Lord Howe Island invites you to spend as much time outside as possible.

Capella Lodge offers a collection of signature experiences, marked Included, that are part of every stay. For those looking to discover more, Add-On experiences offer additional opportunities to explore at an extra cost, while Rare & Remarkable experiences take adventure a step further.

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Hikers walking along a coastal cliffside path overlooking the ocean during the Malabar Walk at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island.
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Kim’s Lookout & Malabar

Capella Lodge

Climb through subtropical forest to Kim’s Lookout for sweeping views over North Bay, the lagoon and Lord Howe’s volcanic landscape.

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Golf player on a green course at Lord Howe Island Golf Club, near Capella Lodge.
Add-On

Golf

Capella Lodge

Play nine holes beneath volcanic peaks and kentia palms on one of Australia’s most scenic and distinctive island golf courses.

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Naturalist Ian Hutton leading a bird watching tour on Lord Howe Island near Capella Lodge.
Add-On

Birdwatching (with naturalist Ian Hutton)

Capella Lodge

Join renowned naturalist Ian Hutton for a private birdwatching outing shaped by decades of knowledge of Lord Howe Island.

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People snorkeling and swimming in clear turquoise water at Ned's Beach near Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island.
Included

Ned’s Beach

Capella Lodge

Swim and snorkel at Ned’s Beach, where clear shallows and abundant fish turn every dip into an underwater adventure.

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A boat navigating clear waters near the dramatic rock formations of the Admiralty Islands during an excursion from Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island.
Add-On

Admiralty Islands

Capella Lodge

Explore the volcanic Admiralty Islands by boat, where sheer cliffs, sea caves and clear water create a wild offshore landscape.

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Dramatic rock spire of Ball's Pyramid rising abruptly from the ocean near Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island.
Add-On

Ball’s Pyramid

Capella Lodge

Cruise toward Ball’s Pyramid, a dramatic volcanic spire rising from open ocean, with seabirds, marine life and spectacular scenery.

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Scenic coastal trail during the Little Island Walk near Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island.
Included

Little Island Walk

Capella Lodge

Walk from Capella through palm forest toward Mount Gower, ending at a quiet shoreline with sweeping views across the island.

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The People Who Shape Your Stay

Bridie Bush and Ryan Ward Lodge Managers | Capella Lodge

Alongside her husband, Ryan, Bridie makes nine-suite Capella feel less like a lodge and more like your place on Lord Howe, where you’re known by name and nothing feels scripted.

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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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Overheard

“Great service, comfortable bed, amazing food, lovely warm and relaxing environment. Everyone is amazing, and very knowledgeable.”

Joel & Tara Guests of Capella Lodge, June 2026

Deck with chairs and a concrete stool offers views of lush palm trees, a rugged mountain, and the ocean.

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An intimate nine-suite lodge on UNESCO Lord Howe Island, surrounded by turquoise waters, coral reef, and pure wilderness.

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