Lounge Frog guide
Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí vs Sala VIP Retiro
Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí (4.7/5) and Sala VIP Retiro (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí is ahead on drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, cleanliness and staff & service; Sala VIP Retiro is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, food and showers. Both are in Terminal 4 at MAD. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí | Sala VIP Retiro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 4 | Terminal 4 |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 6 AM – 11 PM daily | 5 AM – 12 AM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 6 | 2 |
| Guests | Business class passengers; Iberia Plus Oro/Platino and oneworld Sapphire/Emerald: 1 guest. | Aena day passes (valid 3 months from purchase) for T4 passengers; maximum stay 3 hours before scheduled departure. Not listed by Priority Pass. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
- Only Sala VIP Retiro
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí or Sala VIP Retiro?
Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí (4.7/5) and Sala VIP Retiro (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí is ahead on drinks & bar, coffee, wi-fi, cleanliness and staff & service; Sala VIP Retiro is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, food and showers.
Can one membership get me into both Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí and Sala VIP Retiro?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record. Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí admits through oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access; Sala VIP Retiro lists no access program, so entry is by ticket or invitation.
Are Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí and Sala VIP Retiro in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 4 at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas.
Which has showers, Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí or Sala VIP Retiro?
Iberia Premium Lounge Dalí has 6 showers; Sala VIP Retiro has 2 showers.