Lounge Frog guide
Ambaar Lounge (Gate 1) vs Ambaar Lounge (Gate 7)
Ambaar Lounge (Gate 7) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Ambaar Lounge (Gate 1). Ambaar Lounge (Gate 1) is ahead on space, drinks & bar, workspace, restrooms and staff & service; Ambaar Lounge (Gate 7) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, food, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets and views & light. Both are in Terminal 1 at CNF. DragonPass and Priority Pass 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 | Ambaar Lounge (Gate 1) | Ambaar Lounge (Gate 7) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Coffee | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Views & light | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 | Terminal 1 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily | Not recorded |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Beer & wine |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Maximum 4 hour stay but during peak hours access is only permitted 4 hours prior to scheduled flight departure - Children under 3 years are admitted free - Workstations available - Complimentary alcoholic beverages limited to beers and wines. (Wine and spirits are served from 11:00). | 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
- DragonPass, Priority Pass
- Only Ambaar Lounge (Gate 1)
- None
- Only Ambaar Lounge (Gate 7)
- LoungeKey
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Passport Visa Infinite+, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business, VOYAGE Card. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Ambaar Lounge (Gate 1) or Ambaar Lounge (Gate 7)?
Ambaar Lounge (Gate 7) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.1/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.8/5 for Ambaar Lounge (Gate 1). Ambaar Lounge (Gate 1) is ahead on space, drinks & bar, workspace, restrooms and staff & service; Ambaar Lounge (Gate 7) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, food, coffee, wi-fi, power outlets and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Ambaar Lounge (Gate 1) and Ambaar Lounge (Gate 7)?
Yes. DragonPass and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Ambaar Lounge (Gate 1) and Ambaar Lounge (Gate 7) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 at Belo Horizonte/Confins–Tancredo Neves International.