9 Spacious Suites
Hosting no more than 20 guests, the spacious suites compliment the serenity and pristine natural environment providing a luxurious refuge. Capella is the only Lord Howe Island accommodation with ocean, lagoon and mountain views. All suites feature en-suite with bath and dump shower, King beds, superior cotton linen and towels, daily housekeeping and evening turndown service, beach towels, bathrobes, pillow selection, premium toiletries, iron, hairdryer, CD player, TV, DVD, telephone, room bar, ceiling fan, backpacks or beach bags, and snorkelling gear. Interiors feature timber floors, white bleached shutters, marine ply joinery and custom furniture pieces providing a sophisticated beach house ambience.
Capella Suite - Feature spacious interiors, king or twin beds, and expansive outdoor deck areas with day bed. Capacity: 2 adults in existing bedding, 2 adults & 1 child with rollaway.
Lagoon Loft - Feature a bedroom mezzanine with king bed, deck & amazing views, lower level lounge with king single bed + sumptuous daybed and deck. Capacity: 3 adults in existing bedding.
Capella Family Suite - Spacious single level suite with separate king bedroom and day lounge with 2 kkng single beds, expansive outdoor deck and dual entry en-suite. Capacity: 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children in existing bedding.
Lidgbird Suite - The Premium Lidgbird Suite (formerly Suite #1) is truly something special with soul stirring ocean and mountain views. A large wrap around veranda with private plunge spa complements the spacious king bedded open plan interior. For convenience a golf buggy is provided complimentary. Capacity: 2 adults in existing bedding.
Capella Restaurant - Spectacular views of the lagoon and mountains provides a dramatic backdrop for savouring our inspired contemporary Pacific menus. Intimate and interesting surroundings designed by artist Bruce Goold and personal service ensures a memorable dining experience. Our menu showcases freshly caught local fish, regional seafood, house-made pasta, boutique farmed meats, organic island greens, hand churned ice creams and daily baked breads. The Capella Restaurant is also open for lunch and gourmet BBQ packs and picnics can be prepared for your island outings.
Lord Howe Island
Year Round
Australia is an all-year-round destination, but during the summer, December to February, it is hot in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland. At the Great Barrier Reef, most rain falls in January and February. In northern Queensland and parts of the Northern Territory, roads may flood during the 'green' season, January to March. The ski season takes place during June to October in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Australia's seasons are the opposite of those of the Northern Hemisphere.
Spring: September-November
Summer: December-February
Fall: March-May
Winter: June-August
Surfing, Swimming, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Canoeing, World Class Sport Fishing, Bird Watching, Bush Walking, Mountain Climbing, Hand Feeding Fish, Environmental Tours, Cycling, Golf, Tennis, Bowls, Scenic Flights, Boat Cruises & Glass Bottom Boat Excursion.
Complimentary equipment available for your enjoyment includes: lagoon canoes, snorkelling equipment, backpacks, movies and a music, book & game library. Mountain bikes and an electric golf buggy are available for hire. Island activities include: surfing, swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling, canoeing, world class sport fishing, bird watching, bush walking, mountain climbing, hand feeding fish, environmental tours, cycling, golf, tennis, bowls, scenic flights, boat cruises, glass bottom boat excursion and bus tours.
Local Info
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 placed 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. 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. This is one of the world's last paradises.
Guest Reviews
"Thank you all for a truly wonderful experience. I shall dream of returning."
- Margot, Brighton, Victoria
"What a glorious spot in paradise. Everything was beyond our expectations. Thanks for a wonderful experience."
- Tony and Shirley, South Coggee, NSW
"Awesome! A destination we will never forget —can't wait to return!"
- Jen & Michael, Sydney, NSW
"Australia's best kept secret!"
- Sue, California, USA
"The perfect blend of natural beauty and chic style. Architecturally stunning!"
- Corrine and Chris, Chicago, USA
Press & Media
Capella Lodge features consistently favourably in the press :
Howe Marvellous The Australian, 6 Nov 2004
Lord Howe's lodge of little luxuries Sunday Telegraph Escape, 7 Nov 2004
The Class of 2004 Weekend Australian, 18 Dec 2004
Island luxury with a view Weekend Away
Courier Mail, 19 Feb 2005
Brag and Breakfast Weekend Australian , 1 Apr 2005
Best Lodge Style Accommodation The Australian Travel & Tourism Awards, 15 Oct 2005
Small is Beautiful Delicious, 1 Mar 2006<
Alone Again, Naturally (excerpt) Travel Unravelled - Financial Times, 1 May 2006
The Great Spa Escape Spa Life, 27 Aug 2006
