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Qantas Club vs Qantas Domestic Business Lounge
Qantas Club (4.7/5) and Qantas Domestic Business Lounge (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Qantas Club is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar and restrooms; Qantas Domestic Business Lounge is ahead on coffee. Both are in Terminal 1 at ADL. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access and Qantas Club each get you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Qantas Club | Qantas Domestic Business Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | 22 | 22 |
| Hours | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 2 |
| Guests | Eligible Qantas Club and Qantas Gold members: 1 guest; Qantas Platinum/Platinum One: 2 guests. Guests must meet the same-day eligible-flight rules. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest on a oneworld flight. Qantas Club Flexible does not include a complimentary guest. | Qantas Business passengers: 1 eligible guest. Qantas Platinum and Platinum One: 2 eligible guests; oneworld Emerald: 1 guest. Guests must meet Qantas same-day flight requirements. Qantas Club, Gold and oneworld Sapphire do not normally admit passengers to Domestic Business lounges. Adelaide exception: eligible Gold and standard Qantas Club members departing on qualifying international services can use this lounge, with 1 eligible guest; check the Qantas access table. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access, Qantas Club
- Only Qantas Club
- None
- Only Qantas Domestic Business Lounge
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Frequent Flyer Black, Qantas American Express Ultimate. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Qantas Club or Qantas Domestic Business Lounge?
Qantas Club (4.7/5) and Qantas Domestic Business Lounge (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Qantas Club is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar and restrooms; Qantas Domestic Business Lounge is ahead on coffee.
Can one membership get me into both Qantas Club and Qantas Domestic Business Lounge?
Yes. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access and Qantas Club are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Qantas Club and Qantas Domestic Business Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Adelaide Airport.
Which has showers, Qantas Club or Qantas Domestic Business Lounge?
Qantas Club has 2 showers; Qantas Domestic Business Lounge has 2 showers.