Hotels in Macao

Hotels in Macao: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Macao cost?

The price depends on the standard, the area and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. Macao is famous for its huge casino hotels, so even higher tiers can be affordable outside weekends. Weekends and holidays are the priciest.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Macao: most popular areas

Macao splits into a compact peninsula and islands linked by causeways. The choice of where to stay comes down to the area. These are the areas travellers choose most often:

• Macao Peninsula. The historic heart, with the widest choice of hotels, from budget to luxury. Close to the Ruins of St. Paul's and the old centre.
• Cotai. A strip of reclaimed land between the islands, with the biggest casino resorts (Venetian, Parisian, Studio City). The equivalent of the Las Vegas Strip.
• Taipa. An island with a Portuguese feel, promenades and restaurants, quieter than Cotai.
• Coloane. The calmest, green part, with a fishing village and Hac Sa beach.

Nightly rates vary between areas. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Macao

Macao is a place of contrasts, where the Portuguese past meets modern casinos.

• UNESCO World Heritage sites. From the Ruins of St. Paul's to the Mandarin's House, a blend of styles and cultural influences Macao is famous for.
• The Macau Museum. A good place to understand the complex history of the former Portuguese colony and what it became after 1999.
• Macanese cuisine. In one place you can sample Chinese, Portuguese and local Macanese food, in restaurants from street stalls to fine dining.
• The House of the Dancing Water show. An acrobatic spectacle of light and water, created by a former director of Cirque du Soleil.
• The casinos. They are why Macao is called the Las Vegas of Asia, led by the luxurious MGM Cotai.

How much does a trip to Macao cost

Beyond the room, daily costs are moderate. An average meal is around 40-50 MOP per person. The official currency is the pataca (MOP), but the Hong Kong dollar is also in circulation and accepted for payment. Large hotels and restaurants take cards, while cash is handy in smaller venues.

When is the best time to visit Macao

The nicest time is autumn, from October to December, when it is dry and warm. Spring can be humid, summer hot and rainy with a risk of typhoons. Prices rise on weekends and during Chinese holidays, when crowds flock to Macao.

Getting to and around Macao

International flights use Macau Airport, but many travellers also arrive by ferry from Hong Kong or via the bridge linking the two cities. Around Macao an efficient network of buses and minibuses (operators TCM and Transmac) runs with a flat fare. Taxis are convenient, especially between the airport and your hotel, and the big casino resorts offer free shuttle buses.

Example hotels in Macao

A few recognisable properties for reference:

• The Venetian Macao and The Parisian Macao in Cotai (huge casino resorts, from approx. 1,250 MOP).
• The St. Regis Macao and Studio City Hotel (5-star, from approx. 1,150 MOP).
• Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau on the peninsula (from approx. 780 MOP).