Studio City Macau Review: Affordable 5-Star Luxury Stay

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Located just a quick one-hour bus or ferry ride from Hong Kong, Macau is an absolute must-add to your 2026 travel itinerary.

It’s one of the few places in the world where you can experience genuine 5-star luxury without blowing your travel budget.

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If you're planning a family trip to Macau,

I highly recommend checking out Studio City Macau.

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Out of all the resorts I've stayed at here, this one offered the best combination of incredible amenities, a prime location, and unbeatable value!

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1. Why the Location is Perfect

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When choosing where to stay in Macau, picking a hotel on the Cotai Strip (near The Venetian)

is the smartest move for your itinerary.

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You'll be within easy walking distance of the Venetian's massive shopping mall, the City of Dreams, the Parisian's Eiffel Tower, and The Londoner.

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📌 Why Choose Studio City Macau?

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· Just a 10-minute walk to The Venetian

· Budget-friendly 5-star luxury (typically ~$77 to ~$154 per night)

· Incredible amenities: pools, a massive water park, and the Golden Reel Ferris wheel

· Great dining onsite: Din Tai Fung, Joyride Diner, McDonald's, Starbucks, and more

· Ranked as the #1 Family Hotel in Macau on Trip.com

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With numerous free shuttle bus routes and so much to do inside the resort itself, you could easily spend your entire trip just exploring the property.

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📍 Studio City Macau
Estr. do Istmo, Macao

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2. Inside the Studio City Rooms

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📌 Room Types Available

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I booked the standard Celebrity Vista Twin Room,

and at nearly 500 square feet, it felt incredibly spacious.

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The double beds are plenty big enough if you're traveling with kids, and you can also request connecting rooms if you have a larger family.

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The bathroom features gorgeous marble tiling that gives it a very premium feel.

The bathtub is massive—perfect for soaking after a long day at the pool.

Everything was spotlessly clean and well-maintained.

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When checking in, I politely asked if an Eiffel Tower view was available.

The staff checked their system and kindly upgraded me!

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Being able to see both the Parisian's Eiffel Tower and The Londoner right from my window was absolutely stunning.

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There’s a small table and sofa by the window, making it the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy some famous Macau egg tarts while taking in the view.

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I managed to book this for around ~$77 to ~$154 per night.

Prices fluctuate depending on the season, so be sure to check rates for your specific dates.

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🍯 Pro Tip: Weekends in Macau get extremely busy (and expensive) with casino tourists.

If you want to score a great deal on the Cotai Strip, always try to book your stay on a weekday!

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Let's dive into the rest of the resort's amazing features below.

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3. Pools & Outstanding Amenities

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The bathroom was bright, clean, and felt very luxurious.

The amenities included not just hand soap, but also high-quality lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

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The hairdryer provided was standard but worked perfectly well throughout our stay.

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They also provide a full set of disposable amenities, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, cotton pads, and shower caps!

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One of the best perks? The minibar is completely free!

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The fridge was stocked with Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, and Macau Beer, plus snacks like Oreos, mints, and nuts.

(It can be surprisingly hard to find a convenience store on the Cotai Strip, so having free drinks was a lifesaver.)

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Can you believe they also gave us 10 bottles of water?

I was genuinely shocked! The bottles are a convenient size for carrying around the city. The room also came equipped with a capsule coffee machine.

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I didn't have high expectations for the hotel pool,

but I was blown away by how massive it was.

Macau's 5-star resorts truly operate on another level of scale.

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Definitely pack your swimsuit! If you forget yours, don't worry—there's a shop right next to the pool selling swimwear and gear.

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Did you know Studio City also has its own Water Park?

While the standard pool is free for guests, the water park requires a separate ticket.

If you're visiting Macau with family, dedicating a full day to the water park is highly recommended!

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(It's massive, featuring 12 indoor and outdoor slides.)

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📌 Water Park Admission Prices

*Adult Rates

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Because we were so close to The Venetian, we easily walked over to grab Lord Stow's Bakery egg tarts, dined at North, and shopped to our hearts' content.

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Sitting by the window at night, drinking free Macau beer, eating egg tarts, and staring at the sparkling Eiffel Tower was pure bliss. 😌

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4. Incredible Dining Options

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📌 Studio City Restaurants

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Din Tai Fung

Zhen Dim Sum

Bi Ying

Hui Lau Shan

McDonald's

Starbucks

Joyride Diner (Western)

Food Court

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They even have a massive Don Don Donki store right inside the resort!

It's a fantastic place to pick up Japanese snacks and deli foods to bring back to your room.

(It's a bit pricier than in Japan, but the scale is impressive.)

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After checking out on our final day, we ate at Zhen Dim Sum, and it was honestly the best meal I had during my entire Macau trip.

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I would 100% stay here again on my next trip to Macau!

With its sprawling pools, fantastic dining, and endless entertainment, it's the ultimate staycation spot for families.

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If you have any questions about staying here, feel free to drop a comment below!

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