Lounge Frog guide
JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club vs Qantas International Business Lounge
JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.3/5 for Qantas International Business Lounge. JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 2 at HNL. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access 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 | JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club | Qantas International Business Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Food | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Workspace | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | Not rated |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | Not rated |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Terminal | Terminal 2 | Terminal 2 |
| Nearest gate | C1 | C1 |
| Hours | 10 AM – 10 PM daily | Mon 6 AM – 11 AM; Wed 6 AM – 11 AM; Fri–Sun 6 AM – 11 AM |
| Bar | Beer & wine | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | None on record |
| Guests | JAL business/premium economy passengers: no guests. JMB Sapphire and above, JGC, and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest. Admirals Club members: up to 2 guests or immediate family; $79 (or 7,900 miles) day pass with up to 3 children under 18. American international first/business passengers. | Qantas/oneworld first and business passengers: no guests. Qantas Platinum/Gold and oneworld Emerald/Sapphire: 1 guest. Qantas Club members: 1 guest. Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club
- Admirals Club, Sakura Lounge
- Only Qantas International Business Lounge
- Qantas Club
Quick answers
Which is better, JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club or Qantas International Business Lounge?
JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.9/5 on Lounge Frog against 2.3/5 for Qantas International Business Lounge. JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, drinks & bar and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club and Qantas International Business Lounge?
Yes. oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club and Qantas International Business Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2 at Daniel K. Inouye International.
Which has showers, JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club or Qantas International Business Lounge?
JAL Sakura Lounge / Admirals Club has 2 showers; Qantas International Business Lounge has none on record.