Arajilla Retreat (Lord Howe Island, Australia): See 92 Hotel Reviews and 89 Photos

Also Known As:: Arajilla Retreat Hotel Lord Howe Island; Arajilla Retreat Lord Howe Island

Address: Lagoon Road | Old Settlement Beach, Lord Howe Island 2898, Australia

Phone Number:

Region: Australia > Lord Howe Island

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites

Hotel Style:

#2 Romantic Hotels in Lord Howe Island

#2 Luxury Hotels in Lord Howe Island

#2 On the Beach Hotels in Lord Howe Island

Price range (per night): RM3,660 - 4,179

Hotel Class:4 star (4*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Nestled under a canopy of Kentia Palms and Banyan Trees just seconds from the beach, Lord Howe's Arajilla Retreat offers a lucky few guests a haven of tranquility and relaxation. Arajilla's spacious suites, renowned restaurant and sublime wellness spa form the perfect base to discover the extraordinary scenery and wildlife of World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island. With visitor numbers restricted here life is relaxed. You can be as active or as passive as you like – bushwalk, swim, dive, fish, cycle around the island, play golf, lie on a deserted beach, enjoy a massage, savour fine food and wine, sleep in or simply take an afternoon nap - its up to you! And it is all less than a two-hour flight from Sydney or Brisbane. ... more less

Reservation Options:: TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Agoda, Expedia, Venere, Priceline and Hotels.com so you can book your Arajilla Retreat reservations with confidence. We help millions of travellers each month to find the perfect hotel for both holiday and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Related hotels...

Browse nearby

Hotels (5) | Restaurants (14) | Attractions (10)

Interactive map

Hotels around Lord Howe Island

Lorhiti Apartments

5.0 out of 5, 112 reviews

Last reviewed 17 Jun 2013

Beachcomber Lodge

4.0 out of 5, 1 review

Last reviewed 1 Jun 2013

Oceanview Apartments

4.5 out of 5, 8 reviews

Last reviewed 21 Apr 2013

Pandanus Apartments

4.0 out of 5, 11 reviews

Last reviewed 17 Apr 2013

Ebbtide Apartments

4.5 out of 5, 7 reviews

Last reviewed 10 Apr 2013

Write a Review

92 reviews from our community

See which rooms travellers prefer - 9 traveller tips

Shellp99

Sydney, Australia

1 review

2 helpful votes

“Tranquil escape in best location”

Reviewed 5 May 2013

Having read mickp99s (my husband) review I would like to make a few amendments! The rooms were so lovely and were located in an idyllic rainforest setting which was only a short stroll down a boardwalk path to Settlement beach; the best beach on the island and the place to go to swim with turtles. Arajilla is also conveniently located... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 2

Problem with this review?

Dear Shellp99, We are so glad you took the time to write such kind words. Our staff works very hard to make sure your holiday as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Reviews like yours make all our hard work well worth it! We totally agree that the lack of phone and internet reception make for a more relaxing holiday. We... More

Mickp99

Senior Reviewer

9 reviews

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

22 helpful votes

“Visit Lord Howe! But consider your accommodation options carefully.”

Reviewed 2 May 2013

Lord Howe Island is a beautiful, beautiful island. The scenery is stunning - the classic volcanic atoll - much better than it appears in brochures etc. Old Settlement Beach is great for swimming, snorkelling and playing with the turtles. Fish feeding at Ned's beach is awesome, and there is some fantastic snorkelling on boat tours about 5 minutes from shore.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 3

Hi Mickp99, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such an extensive review. We always appreciate hearing from our past guests and were glad you gave us so much constructive feedback to help us improve our services for our guests. Of course, everyone has their own preferences and we are realistic that we might not be able... More

Nerida G

2 reviews

“Inspiring atmosphere, Culinary delights, Personal service, Expectations exceeded on all counts”

Reviewed 15 April 2013

My partner & I spent several nights at Arajilla last week. It is a beautiful retreat set in a perfect, private & peaceful location. The meals at the restaurant impressed us immensely on every occasion. The attention to detail & personal service from the owners and the staff make this an absolutely first class choice for a perfect holiday destination.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1

Dear Nerida G, Thank you for taking the time to give us such a fabulous review here on Trip Advisor. We are so happy we could make your stay at Arajilla first class! You summed it up perfectly with the term “perfect, private and peaceful”. Our staff work very hard to make sure every detail of your stay is all... More

AdrianC67

Reviews in 2 cities

“Amazing place...incredible staff...fabulous food!”

Reviewed 14 April 2013

I recently stayed at Arajilla Retreat and words cannot describe how amazing this place is. It's absolute perfection in luxury accommodation, food and it was the perfect place to get away for 5 days from our busy lives and really unwind. The whole place is a credit to its owners Bill and Janne and its staff. Everything was perfect and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Dear AdrianC67, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us here on Trip Advisor! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us and got to experience what Lord Howe Island is all about. Our staff works very hard to make sure every aspect of your stay is as close to perfection as possible whether it... More

Moo499

7 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

3 helpful votes

“Personal, exemplary service in magical place”

Reviewed 13 April 2013

My husband and I recently stayed at Arajilla and it lived up to - and exceeded - all our expectations. From the moment you are greeted at the airport to being welcomed at the Retreat, everything is done with such a personal touch that you are made to feel very special.First name terms from all the staff and such attention... More

See 3 more reviews by Moo499 for Lord Howe Island

Dear Moo449, It’s brilliant to hear from you about your stay through your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and have already decided to come see us again. We often get feedback about how great the location of Arajilla is for exploring Lord Howe Island. We love that you were able to get a feel for... More

Joby_1972

London via Melbourne

8 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

5 helpful votes

“Amazing trip and stay on Lord Howe”

Reviewed 4 April 2013

I can not begin to explain just how wonderful Arajilla is! We had a 5 night break over Easter and from the time we were greeted off the plane to the time we were dropped off at the airport for our departing flight, we were treated like family! The staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly and are able to predict every... More

Dear Joby_1972, Wow! Thank you for your excellent review. Getting feedback like that certainly puts a spring in our step. Your kind words have inspired the team to keep up their efforts to make our guests stay at Arajilla as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. It’s brilliant to read you used Arajilla as your base camp to strike out and... More

wendyj157

Reviewer

4 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

4 helpful votes

“Excellent - could not be better”

Reviewed 1 April 2013

Four of us - two couples - had a lovely three nights at Arajilla. The hospitality and welcome from all at Arajilla was perfect and the food was delicious. Nothing was too much trouble. We did not want for anything - the only regret was a few more days would have been fantastic. We were very fortunate to have excellent... More

Dear wendyj157, Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. Our team work very hard to ensure your stay with Arajilla is as close to perfection as possible. We’re sorry that you experience problems with your baggage with the Qantas regional flights – but not a bad comprise for such amazing weather, we’re sure you’ll... More

Rosco1944

1 helpful vote

“"Just perfect"”

Reviewed 31 March 2013

From the time Arajilla staff met the plane to the end of our 7 day stay the service was excellent. Rooms are nestled in the palm forest, just a short walk to Old Settlement beach, a good spot to swim with the turtles. The snorkling is safe and plenty of coral. The chef prepares great meals. The breakfast chef is... More

Dear Rosco, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so glad we could help make your experience as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. We have also passed on your kind words to our chefs. Great tip about our barbecue lunches! Also a highlight for many of our guests. Once again, thank you for taking the time to... More

Markqn1

Melbourne

Top Contributor

53 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 24 cities

25 helpful votes

“Laid back tropical retreat on Lord Howe”

Reviewed 9 March 2013 via mobile

The service is excellent, all the staff are very helpful ( most everyone on entire Island is helpful!) Dinner was good each night.. Good breakfast each morning.. One does not really spend much time, in the resort as there is lots to do on island.. There are no coastal views from the rooms, all , rooms look onto tropical Forrest.... More

Dear Markqn1, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay. Our staff are very pleased to hear that they could help to make your stay as relaxing as possible. The restaurant is a key feature of Arajilla and our guests enjoy the fresh cuisine and delicious choices for each meal. Our rooms are idyllically situated beneath canopies... More

Richard K

Auckland Region, New Zealand

Senior Contributor

45 reviews

31 hotel reviews

Reviews in 29 cities

18 helpful votes

“Perfection”

Reviewed 6 March 2013

I have just spent 3 nights at Arajilla as part of a group of 6. We flew from Auckland via Sydney to Lord Howe Island to arrive at wonderland. We were greeted by 2 staff from the Lodge who drove the short distance to the lodge - set amongst the tropical vegetation - to arrive at wonderland. Our room was... More

See 2 more reviews by Richard K for Lord Howe Island

Dear Richard K, Thank you kindly for taking the time to write a review. Great to hear you and your group enjoyed your stay, especially as you travelled so far. You have made a perfect description of the island and Arajilla - a wonderland indeed! That you didn’t perceive managers is testimony to our dedicated and loyal staff. The owners... More

1-10 of 92 reviews

« 1 2 ... 10 »

Trendy Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & ... 258 reviews	Romantic Lizard Island Resort 234 reviews	Romantic Paradise Bay Island Resort 249 reviews
ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1563867?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell	ABS:HotelCheckRates-d258042?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell	ABS:HotelCheckRates-d258034?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_Style_Xsell

Capella Lodge 110 reviews	Somerset Apartments 31 reviews	Pinetrees Lodge 53 reviews	Lorhiti Apartments 112 reviews

Leanda-Lei Apartments 30 reviews	Earl's Anchorage 22 reviews	Blue Lagoon Lodge 17 reviews	Oceanview Apartments 8 reviews

Arajilla Retreat Hotel Reviews, Lord Howe Island

Arajilla Retreat

92 reviews from our community

Been to Arajilla Retreat? Share your experiences!

Additional Information about Arajilla Retreat

Owners: What's your side of the story?

Related hotels...

Browse nearby

Explore Lord Howe Island

Hotels around Lord Howe Island