Other liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swaps (see Note 23)	$ 1,258	$ 0
Long-term income tax liability	1,769	2,143
Deferred gain on sale of Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond	0	750
Deferred lease incentive	78	130
Other derivative instrument (Note 23)	800	0
Total other liabilities	$ 3,905	$ 3,023