Lounge Frog guide
Marhaba Lounge vs Plaza Premium Lounge
Marhaba Lounge (4.9/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Marhaba Lounge is ahead on space, workspace and showers; Plaza Premium Lounge is ahead on wi-fi. Both are in Terminal 2 (International) at MEL. DragonPass, LoungeKey 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 | Marhaba Lounge | Plaza Premium Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.9/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2 (International) | Terminal 2 (International) |
| Nearest gate | 9 | 9 |
| Hours | Mon 4 AM – 12 AM; Tue 3 AM – 1 AM; Wed 4 AM – 12 AM; Thu 4 AM – 1 AM; Fri 4 AM – 12 AM; Sat 3 AM – 12 AM; Sun 4 AM – 1 AM | 8:30 AM – 11 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 4 |
| Guests | Priority Pass visits: maximum 3 hours; children under 2 free. Guest charges depend on membership. Priority Pass currently lists access hours of 05:00–23:00, which are narrower than the airport’s published operating hours; check your provider before an early or late visit. | 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
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
- Only Marhaba Lounge
- None
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge
- Plaza Premium
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, Emirates Skywards Infinite, 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, Marhaba Lounge or Plaza Premium Lounge?
Marhaba Lounge (4.9/5) and Plaza Premium Lounge (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Marhaba Lounge is ahead on space, workspace and showers; Plaza Premium Lounge is ahead on wi-fi.
Can one membership get me into both Marhaba Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge?
Yes. DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Marhaba Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2 (International) at Melbourne Airport.
Which has showers, Marhaba Lounge or Plaza Premium Lounge?
Marhaba Lounge has 2 showers; Plaza Premium Lounge has 4 showers.