Hotels With Pools in Macau, China

This was my first time bringing the kids to Macau for Chinese New Year. The hotel's location is super convenient, with a taxi stand and bus stop right outside. The room was spacious and very comfortable. There's also a Cafe de Coral restaurant downstairs, which was handy for meals. The welcoming service was excellent too! Oh, and the kids even received a New Year red packet in the room, with a gold coin chocolate inside – they were thrilled!

Huge thanks to the hotel! My child's passport went missing, and we suspected it might have fallen into the sofa crevice in our room. We nervously called the hotel, and from the initial contact to their feedback, it took about 40 minutes. They even reminded us that international calls might be blocked and advised us to call back in two hours, regardless of whether we'd heard anything. The response was prompt, and it was convenient to go back to the hotel to pick it up; the front desk staff even helped retrieve it. The service feedback was timely. Check-in was also very quick. And the Ferris wheel was amazing!

I had a truly fantastic stay! I usually stay in Taipa, but this time I chose Harbourview Hotel since I was visiting the Grand Prix Museum the next day, and I was pleasantly surprised. Huge thanks to the hotel for upgrading me to a suite – the room was incredibly spacious, and most importantly, it was spotless and well-maintained. I'll definitely book here again on my next trip to Macau. It's super convenient; you can take the Sands shuttle and just cross the road, or use public transport as there's a bus stop right opposite the hotel. There are water dispensers in the hallway, though only cold water, which was perfectly fine.

I've stayed at The Venetian four times over the past decade, but after this last visit, I honestly don't think I'll go back. The suites are large, but definitely showing their age. I constantly felt like I was walking on dusty carpets. Service was practically non-existent, except for a handsome guy who helped with luggage at the car park entrance – big shout out to him for the help! After that, it was pretty much self-service. I get it, the hotel is huge and there are tons of people, so it's probably standard operating procedure. What really bothered me was that the Grand Canal Shoppes on the third floor have become a tourist attraction, so it's incredibly crowded, even in the lobby, and just super noisy. This time, I took some time to check out other hotels, and their environments were so much more pleasant. Even their casinos didn't have that smoky, grimy feel that The Venetian's does. If you like a lively atmosphere or haven't experienced a split-level suite before, it might be worth trying once, but it's not worth a second visit.

This was my first time staying at a hotel in Macau, and it was a great experience. There's a shuttle from the Border Gate that gets you close to the hotel, so even with luggage, you can arrive gracefully. All the nearby attractions are within walking distance: Senado Square is about an 8-minute walk, and the Ruins of St. Paul's are about 15 minutes away. Saving on taxi fares meant more money for souvenirs, which was fantastic! It's clear this hotel focuses on creating a peaceful, high-quality stay. The room felt incredibly spacious, with automatic curtains, a TV, a large bathtub, and a double vanity. Other facilities like the gym and pool are free to use for guests. Even in winter, you can soak in the hot tub while watching the sunset – every picture you take will look like an Instagram-worthy shot. The gym has a superb view; working out while enjoying the beautiful scenery puts you in a great mood! The hotel also has the Swan Lake Restaurant, so I just had brunch there when I didn't want to go too far, and the food really suited my taste. Overall, paying for the upgrade was definitely worth it and lived up to my expectations.

Traveling with two adults and one child, we opted for a twin room with two 1.2-meter single beds. It was perfectly comfortable for sleeping. The hotel's location is excellent; it's just seven or eight stops on bus number 1 from Gongbei Port. Right outside the hotel, you'll find Rua de Cinco de Outubro, and it's a short walk to Senado Square, the Ruins of St. Paul's, and Monte Fort, allowing you to explore the old town on foot. Getting to Taipa Island by bus is also very convenient. The hotel breakfast was great, and they didn't charge for our child. While the facilities are a bit dated, it's all perfectly acceptable. Highly recommended!

Five-star service, the staff were all very enthusiastic, and the room was cleaned impeccably. The breakfast selection was excellent, even offering Indian cuisine. The location is superb, with multiple bus lines right outside the door. The only downside is that the hotel is quite old; the faucet handles were a bit stiff. The room is sealed, so you can't open the windows for ventilation. You have to keep the air conditioning running all day to circulate the air, otherwise, you can smell a stale odor.

Facilities: Not as good as I imagined. The showerhead works a bit differently, so it's best to try it out before showering. If you can't switch the spray mode, it's probably best to ask room service to avoid a bad showering experience, haha! 😄 Hygiene: There was some limescale residue in the crevices of the countertop faucet, which wasn't quite up to expectations in terms of detail. Environment: Good. Service: Both room service and front desk service were decent. However, the hotel's free shuttle bus wasn't as convenient as I'd hoped. Especially for the shuttles to various attractions, the hotel's 'priority boarding' benefit wasn't very clear, and it felt quite chaotic, which made for a poor experience (though it might have been due to the large crowds during the Chinese New Year holiday 😯).

I spent two days in Macau and chose to stay at the Holiday Inn, initially just for the convenient location. To my surprise, I'm now a huge fan! From check-in to check-out, every detail made me feel 'at home.' I definitely recommend this hotel to anyone planning a trip to Macau. The hotel is right in the heart of Senado Square, just a 5-minute walk to the Ruins of St. Paul's and 10 minutes to Senado Square itself. Downstairs, you'll find a bus stop and taxi stand, making it super easy to get to the airport or Taipa (about a 15-minute taxi ride). The biggest surprise was discovering so many old-school eateries nearby – Dai Lai Kei Pork Chop Bun, Yee Shun Milk Company, Chan Kong Kei Roasted Meats… You can easily grab a late-night snack just by strolling around, no need to rush.

Overall, it was a great experience. We arrived early in the morning and stored our luggage, then checked in in the evening. The breakfast quality was excellent. The only downside was that I had purchased breakfast for two on my app, and when checking in, I was asked if my child needed breakfast. The staff told me that a 4-year-old didn't need one. However, when my husband took our child to eat breakfast, a staff member yelled at the child to leave. This really knocks off a star. They could have let the child go in first and then spoken to the father for payment.