MACAU MAY BE the Las Vegas of Asia, but it’s in a far more wholesome way. If you’re looking for loads of innovative activities, indeed even multiple hotels, under one giant roof, Macau is emerging as one of the best destinations in Asia for families.
ANDAZ MACAU
One of the newest hotels to grace the Cotai Strip, Andaz is part of the Galaxy Macau collection of luxury hotels. Parents will love their wide range of modern rooms, studios and suites, and the convenience of the all-encompassing all-day diner Andaz Kitchen. Kids will love complimentary access to the Grand Resort Deck, a 75,000-square-metre water park with adventure rapids, a wave pool (the largest rooftop wave pool in the world), a white sand “beach” with views over Macau, a splash zone, and a waterslide mountain. Plus, there’s also the Galaxy Kids program, with fun things like a treasure hunt, in-room tent, and access to Galaxy’s Kidz Edutainment Center.
galaxymacau.com; rates from MOP6,888
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THE LONDONER MACAO
The Londoner Macao’s main appeal is not its luxurious family-friendly accommodation (though that certainly helps it make this list), but rather its over-the-top British flair. Step into a London-themed wonderland with features like an interactive double-decker bus tour, a black-cab adventure game and other London landmarks peppered around the property. Harry Potter aficionados will especially love the hotel’s Wizarding World exhibition, running throughout 2024, that transports them behind the scenes of their favourite magical universe. Non-themed kids’ perks at The Londoner include access to the exciting Qube play area (at The Venetian) and all-pool access—not only to The Londoner’s pool, but to those of neighboring hotels.
londonermacao.com; rates from MOP5,848
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THE PARISIAN MACAO
Travel to the City of Light thanks to The Parisian Macao and its half-scale Eiffel Tower replica—definitely go to the top for unparalleled views of the strip! But that’s not the only place for fantastic family photos: there are 20 lifelike replicas of famous Parisian landmarks scattered throughout the hotel, including a carousel straight out of Les Jardins Du Luxembourg. Also onsite: Qube Kingdom, a nearly 2,000-square-meter adventure playground that will keep the children entertained for hours with its various indoor and outdoor spaces. Last but not least, there’s The Parisian’s newly opened Aqua World, a waterpark with slides and splash areas for kids of all ages.
parisianmacao.com; rates from MOP1,348
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STUDIO CITY MACAU
Studio City Macau gives you a choice of four opulent hotels: Celebrity, Epic, and Star Towers, plus the newly inaugurated W Macau. A huge draw for families is Studio City Water Park, the largest indoor water park in Macau, then there’s Super Fun Zone, an indoor adventure play space with five themed areas across four floors. For teens and tech enthusiasts, there’s Legend Heroes Park, showcasing the latest in virtual reality experiences, and for family downtime, guests can bask in the serene outdoor pool area of the Star and Celebrity Towers.
studiocity-macau.com; rates from MOP1,098
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WYNN PALACE COTAI
Prepare for a sensory trip at Wynn Palace Cotai, starting with the dancing fountains of Performance Lake out front and continuing over the Cotai Strip on the SkyCab. Once inside, you’ll find the Illuminarium, which screens two immersive exhibitions, Space (the cosmos) and Wild (safari). For spacious accommodation, opt for the Fountain Suites, which come with the perks of child-friendly amenities and toiletries, and separate bedroom and living areas. Restaurants span from Japanese to Italian and all offer coloring books for the kids.
wynnresortsmacau.com; rates from MOP2,099
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Runners-up:
• Grand Hyatt Macau hyatt.com; rates from MOP1,045
• JW Marriott Macau marriott.com; rates from MOP7,000
• Mandarin Oriental Macau mandarinoriental.com; rates from MOP2,800
• The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Macau ritzcarlton.com; rates from MOP10,000
• The Venetian Macao venetianmacao.com; rates from MOP1,648
Lede and hero image courtesy of Wynn Palace Cotai.
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