Special Offer - View Itinerary 

Inspired by the carefree spirit of the Australian beach house, Capella welcomes views over the Pacific Ocean and the world’s southernmost coral reef. Capella rests above Lord Howe Island’s tiny, secret beach at Lovers Bay and at the foot of its towering twin peaks, Mounts Gower and Lidgbird. Guests are captivated by mesmerising views of the mountains and turquoise sea stretching to the horizon from the lodge’s indoor and outdoor lounging areas, its restaurant and suites.

Our Luxury

A stay with Beckons is to experience the true luxury of travel – time, connection and a genuine sense of place. Each lodge is set within an extraordinary landscape, inviting meaningful encounters with local culture, wildlife and regional cuisine shaped by its surroundings. Immersive experiences are thoughtfully curated, while timeless design and intuitive hospitality create a stay that feels both refined and warmly personal. The result is a journey that engages the senses and fosters lasting connections to people, place and self.

Lodge Living

Capella Lodge is celebrated as the most glamorous hideaway on Lord Howe Island. Its light filled restaurant, bar and lounge feature floor to ceiling windows and offer mesmerising views of the mountains and ocean. The Kentia Lounge is a quiet space for reading, while outside Gowers Terrace invites a swim or a laze in the afternoon sun.

Our Story

Capella Lodge was the first property Baillie Lodges founders James and Hayley Baillie brought to life in 2003, inspired by a shared passion for travel in extraordinary destinations combined with fine food and wine and considered design. Lord Howe Island, a cherished childhood escape for them both, was a natural choice – the perfect setting in which to create their first luxury lodge.

Community

Rising from the Tasman Sea just 700km northeast of Sydney, this tiny, breathtakingly beautiful island is just 11km long and 2.8km at widest. 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. More than 70% of the island is a permanent protected park reserve, and the surrounding ocean is also protected as a Marine Park. 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!

Our Commitment to the Environment

The Beckons environmental commitment is best expressed by each lodge’s interaction with its local natural and cultural surroundings. A dynamic environmental management plan featuring cutting edge and continually evolving technologies steers lodge operations and ultimately enhances each guest’s experience.