3 Best Hotels in Macau Outer Harbour, Macau

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.

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.