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Who runs Baillie Lodges

7 hotels in 3 countries, with the people who lead them.


This page names who runs the 7 hotels run by Baillie Lodges on the world's leading hotel lists, each with a dated source. It is part of the full record of who runs the world's best hotels and changes as appointments are confirmed. Baillie Lodges is part of Beckons.

Last updated 14 November 2026. 7 hotels in 3 countries. Methodology and corrections.

HotelGeneral ManagerExecutive Chef
Silky Oaks LodgeDaintree Rainforest, AustraliaTwo MICHELIN KeysBenjamin Brown (source, 17 May 2024)Mark Godbeer
Southern Ocean LodgeKangaroo Island, AustraliaThree MICHELIN Keys · No. 69, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025Robyn Bautovich (source, 7 August 2024)Gianni Hendrickx
Capella LodgeLord Howe Island, AustraliaTwo MICHELIN KeysBridie Bush and Ryan WardLodge Managers (source, 2025)Dennis Tierney
The LouiseMarananga, AustraliaHannah McCormick (source, September 2026)Dan Murphy
Longitude 131°Yulara, AustraliaTwo MICHELIN KeysLouise Lanyon (source)James Taylor
Clayoquot Wilderness LodgeVancouver Island, CanadaThree MICHELIN KeysSarah Cruse (source, 2026)Ben Godin
Huka LodgeTaupo, New ZealandTwo MICHELIN Keys · No. 82, The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026Kerry Molloy (source, 15 March 2025)Ryan Ward

From the book

How do the general managers of the world's leading hotels approach the job? It is the question behind The Luxury of Attention.

The lists covered and how each name is confirmed are set out on the main page. Independent hotels are listed there and by country. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.