Lounge Frog guide
Air New Zealand Lounge vs Plaza Premium Lounge
Air New Zealand Lounge (4.7/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air New Zealand Lounge is ahead on space, power outlets and workspace; Plaza Premium Lounge is ahead on quiet, drinks & bar and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 2 (International) at MEL. 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 | Air New Zealand Lounge | Plaza Premium Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2 (International) | Terminal 2 (International) |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | 9 |
| Hours | Not recorded | 8:30 AM – 11 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 4 |
| Guests | Eligible Koru Gold and Koru Club members: 1 guest; Koru Platinum and Black: 3 guests. Eligible members may also bring up to 3 children aged 3–17. Flight, ticket and capacity conditions apply; Business Premier and Star Alliance access follows the applicable fare or status rules. | Priority Pass visits: maximum 2 hours, children under 2 free; guest charges depend on membership. LoungeKey and paid entry also available. Other access schemes have their own conditions. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Air New Zealand Lounge
- Air New Zealand Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium, Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Air New Zealand Lounge or Plaza Premium Lounge?
Air New Zealand Lounge (4.7/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air New Zealand Lounge is ahead on space, power outlets and workspace; Plaza Premium Lounge is ahead on quiet, drinks & bar and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Air New Zealand Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Air New Zealand Lounge admits through Air New Zealand Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, and Plaza Premium Lounge through DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium and Priority Pass.
Are Air New Zealand Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2 (International) at Melbourne Airport.
Which has showers, Air New Zealand Lounge or Plaza Premium Lounge?
Air New Zealand Lounge has 2 showers; Plaza Premium Lounge has 4 showers.