Four Seasons Hotel Macao is the most polished address on the Cotai Strip and our pick for a special-occasion stay. It occupies a tower of 19 floors beside The Venetian Macao and opposite City of Dreams, so the gondolas, the shops and the House of Dancing Water are all within easy reach by walkway or free shuttle. Guests rate it very highly, with an Exceptional 9.6 from more than 1,000 reviews, and the reasons are easy to see. The rooms are large and quiet with deep soaking tubs, the service is attentive, and the pool area is one of the best in the city, with five outdoor pools, a separate children’s pool and free cabanas and loungers. For couples and families who want comfort, space and a calm base away from the casino floors, it is hard to beat.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands on the Cotai Strip, between Taipa and Coloane, next to The Venetian Macao and across from City of Dreams. Most of Cotai’s big attractions are a short walk or a quick shuttle ride away, including the gondola ride, the Cotai shopping arcades and the theatre that stages the House of Dancing Water.
The historic centre and Senado Square are on the peninsula, roughly a 20 to 30 minute taxi ride away depending on traffic, so plan one or two days for the old town and use the rest for Cotai. The hotel offers a free area shuttle, and limousine and town car services can be arranged.
Rooms
There are 360 rooms and suites, and standard rooms are generous by Asian city standards, with smart televisions, deep bathtubs and free Wi-Fi. Higher floors have better views of the Cotai skyline, and suites add separate living areas for families. Rooms are quiet considering the location, and the hotel does not have a casino floor of its own.
Who it suits
Couples marking an occasion, families who value the pools and the space, and travellers who want a peaceful base for a Cotai-focused stay. It is less convenient for anyone who plans to spend most of their time in the old town.
Good to know
There are four restaurants, including Zi Yat Heen, which has been awarded a Michelin star for Cantonese cooking. Breakfast is available daily and is usually charged separately unless included in your rate. The spa has 14 treatment rooms and a sauna, steam room and hot tub, and the health club is open around the clock. Valet parking is free. Check-in is from the afternoon and check-out is before 11:00. Pets are not allowed, and cribs may not be available, so ask when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Five outdoor pools plus a children’s pool
- ✓Full-service spa with sauna and steam room
- ✓24-hour health club
- ✓Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant
- ✓Four on-site restaurants
- ✓Free valet parking
- ✓Free area shuttle
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Where is Four Seasons Hotel Macao?+
It is on the Cotai Strip, next to The Venetian Macao and across from City of Dreams. The old town on the peninsula is about a 20 to 30 minute taxi ride away.
Does the hotel have good pool facilities for families?+
Yes, there are five outdoor pools and a separate children’s pool, with free cabanas and loungers. Check the pool hours and any seasonal changes when you book.
Does Four Seasons Macao have a casino?+
No, the hotel does not have a casino floor of its own, which keeps the public areas calm. The neighbouring Cotai resorts are connected by walkways and shuttles if you want to visit them.
