The Best Boutique Hotels in Macau

Tucked away in a more secluded part of Taipa, this five-star boutique hotel is truly a hidden gem. Standout highlights include its stunning infinity pool, which features floor-to-ceiling windows, exquisite views, and even underwater music. The hotel boasts 216 rooms, including 24 suites and four villas; complete with all the latest mod cons, they offer the epitome of luxury. Guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining here, too. You can choose from the Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant, Ying, to award-winning Italian and Japanese restaurants, plus an ultra-stylish bar on the top floor of the hotel (38 Lounge), which features live music and unbeatable views of the city skyline.

In another welcome contrast to the casino hotels, this low-key hotel was originally an army barracks for soldiers, but is now part of a training school for Macau Tourism Studies. However, don’t let that put you off; the staff here are some of the most professional and courteous you will find in Macau. It’s small, with only 20 rooms, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in warmth, charm, friendliness, and tranquility. The hotel is surrounded by lush gardens and natural woods, and a public park is situated nearby. It’s also within easy reach of areas like St. Lazarus District, which offers a picturesque setting and colorful colonial buildings. The hotel’s facilities include a restaurant, fitness center, library, and several gardens. Rooms are a comfortable size and a tasteful blend of East and West decor. A majority of the rooms also feature a balcony.

Located on a wooded hill in Macau’s southern island of Coloane, the Pousada Coloane is a beach hotel that is far removed from Macau’s glitzy casino strip. For peace and tranquility, look no further. The hotel overlooks Coloane’s Cheoc Van Beach and the South China Sea and is moments away from easy access to nice strolls along the coast. There’s plenty to see and do in the neighboring areas, including several hiking trails and nature walks, both of Coloane’s two main beaches, the quaint Coloane Village, and regular transport links to the main town and casino strip should you need them. The hotel offers 28 rooms, each with its own spacious sea-view balcony. Other amenities include a swimming pool and a genuine Portuguese restaurant complete with its own terrace for al fresco dinning.

This boutique hotel overlooking the harbor is located in Macau’s Fisherman’s Wharf shopping area. It’s styled on the bygone elegance of the Victorian era. Even the staff here are decked out in period costumes. The 74 rooms and suites continue the old-world theme, but the rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the balconies overlooking the wharf are a nice addition. The hotel’s restaurant (Vic’s Restaurante Português) serves traditional Portuguese cuisine with a modern spin. They also serve a fabulous afternoon tea set. There’s a rooftop bar (Sky Lounge) with an outdoor terrace and great views. Macau typically prides itself on being ultra modern these days, but this hotel is unique as it enables you to step back in time to a slower, more elegant, pace of living. Perfect for those who are fond of a bit of old-world charm.