10 Best Hotels in Macau, China

After a seven-year renovation, this 11-story icon built in 1928 (when it became Macau’s first skyscraper) reopened in 2024 with exquisitely designed rooms blending vintage charm—claw-foot tubs, jade tiles, vintage rotary phones—and modern comforts, including a free minibar and packaged coffee beans. Depending on the floor, the rooms reflect different decades from the 1920s to the 1940s—the best have spacious balconies or views of the Ruins of St. Paul’s.

 The rooftop offers 360-views of the historic center and is free and open to the public.

Towering over Taipa, the luxe Altira provides stunning sea views of the Macau peninsula from all 216 rooms, suites, and villas; all come with a dedicated lounge, walk-in wardrobe, warm brown hues, and circular stone bath. Other perks here include a swimming pool with panoramic views and a two-level spa with 12 treatment rooms. For wine in a romantic setting, 38 Lounge has starlight seating on the roof. 

With a more understated opulence than many of its neighbors, the Artyzen Grand Lapa weaves Portuguese charm throughout the resort. The rooms feature old-world decor, including blue-and-white artwork recalling azulejos, with views of the city or the leafy resort itself. The hotel is also widely known for deluxe treatments in the enormous spa complex next to the tropical swimming pool. The hotel’s renowned restaurants include the Café Bela Vista, beloved for its endless buffet and colonial-style decor, and the excellent Kam Lai Heen.

This old resort, built into the side of a cliff with each room boasting an ocean view, is where you can truly get away from it all. The white-and-beige color schemes are soothing, and the vast private terraces are ideal for alfresco dining and afternoon naps. Guests can access Macau’s renowned golf club, the PGA-standard, 18-hole Macau Golf and Country Club, which was built on the rocky cliffs and plateaus above the hotel. There are regular deals offering discounts for long stays, early bookings, and day passes for the outdoor swimming pool and fitness club.

This may be the perfect hotel for music enthusiasts, with some 700 pieces of memorabilia displayed in various spots throughout. The rooms are hip and cozy, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows that let in ample natural light and lovely minimalist bathrooms. You can select your very own soundtrack from the streaming tunes to set the mood for your vacation, or plug in your own MP3 player. Because it is part of the City of Dreams complex, restaurants, bars, and shops are accessible without even stepping foot outside. Near the pool there's an artificial beach, complete with a beach volleyball set-up.

In Macau’s lotus-shape landmark, redolent with history and intrigue, labyrinthine hallways and salons display jade and artworks, and a gilded staircase leads to 1,000 guest rooms and suites with handcrafted furniture, lush drapes, gold and red accents, and whirlpool baths. The old hotel now stands in the shadow of its Grand Lisboa sister; the two are connected by a bridge and share facilities, such as the Grand’s modern pool, gym, and spa. Many people come to the Lisboa expressly for its restaurants, especially Portas do Sol.

Convenient, quiet, and quaint, the 72-room, five-story Rocks Hotel is walking distance from the Outer Harbour ferry terminal. The hotel is done up in English Victorian style, complete with a spiral staircase, crystal chandeliers, and period paintings. All rooms have a novelty old-fashioned bathtub in addition to a modern shower stall, and balconies offer sea views on all sides—perhaps its strongest selling point. The extensive breakfast buffet will keep you fueled during your day’s adventures.

The Sands Macao may show its age, but it still delivers luxury: expect spacious layouts with plush carpets, oversize beds, and marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs. High-rollers can opt for one of 51 deluxe or executive suites, featuring remote-control entertainment systems and optional butler service, but all guests can unwind at the sixth-floor heated pool, spa, sauna, and salon.

Blending French elegance with Macau’s rich heritage, the only five-star hotel in the area is a bit dated these days, but it is steps from UNESCO landmarks like the Ruins of St. Paul’s. Provencal-inspired luxury still reigns inside, with crystal chandeliers, mosaic floors, and rooms with sweeping city or harbor views. The hotel remains a fine place to sip cocktails by the curvaceous pool or enjoy high tea in the Rendez Vous lobby bar.

Love it or hate it, The Venetian Macao’s strong presence in the Cotai area is both its draw and its bane. It’s not everywhere you have singing gondoliers in man-made canals leading to clowns on stilts under an always-blue sky—but the other place you find it is Vegas, not Venice. Service is geared toward mainland Chinese gamblers, confirming that the Venetian is first a casino, second a shopping mall, third a convention and entertainment venue, and only last a hotel. On the upside, its Royale, Bella, and Rialto suites are spacious enough for family-size comfort, and the extra TV in every room, variety of swimming pools, and Qube play zone make the difference with the kids. Come for the over-the-top environment but be prepared to share it with a round-the-clock flow of tourists.