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Emirates Lounge vs Strata Lounge
Emirates Lounge (4.7/5) and Strata Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Lounge is ahead on quiet, coffee, workspace and cleanliness; Strata Lounge is ahead on space and staff & service. Both are in International Terminal at AKL. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets 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 | Emirates Lounge | Strata Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | International Terminal | International Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Not recorded | 4:30 AM – 12:30 AM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 4 |
| Guests | Emirates first/business passengers; Skywards Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. Paid entry sold to economy passengers on the day. | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Emirates Lounge
- Emirates Lounge
- Only Strata Lounge
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Emirates Lounge or Strata Lounge?
Emirates Lounge (4.7/5) and Strata Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Lounge is ahead on quiet, coffee, workspace and cleanliness; Strata Lounge is ahead on space and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Emirates Lounge and Strata Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Emirates Lounge admits through Emirates Lounge, and Strata Lounge through DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass.
Are Emirates Lounge and Strata Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in International Terminal at Auckland Airport.
Which has showers, Emirates Lounge or Strata Lounge?
Emirates Lounge has 2 showers; Strata Lounge has 4 showers.