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.

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

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

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.

No service charge applies in Australia. Tipping is not mandatory but a 10% tip in restaurants is normal for good service. Do not feel obliged to tip 10% if your restaurant bill is inflated by the cost of very expensive liquor. Bar staff in pubs are happy with loose change. Porters (bellboys and girls) are generally pleased with $2 per bag in better hotels. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but it is usual to `round-up' the fare to the nearest dollar or two - a little more if you have plenty of luggage or the driver has been particularly helpful. Australians are not big tippers, though a few might tip a barber or hairdresser. Visitors may wish to tip a tour guide or tourist coach driver, though it's not expected either.

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