Lounge Frog guide
Marhaba Lounge vs Qantas International First Lounge
Marhaba Lounge (4.9/5) and Qantas International First Lounge (4.9/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Marhaba Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar and cleanliness; Qantas International First Lounge is ahead on wi-fi and power outlets. 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 | Marhaba Lounge | Qantas International First Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| 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 | 4:45 AM – 11 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 8 |
| 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. | Qantas first passengers and Platinum/Platinum One; oneworld Emerald: 1 guest. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Marhaba Lounge
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
- Only Qantas International First Lounge
- oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access
Quick answers
Which is better, Marhaba Lounge or Qantas International First Lounge?
Marhaba Lounge (4.9/5) and Qantas International First Lounge (4.9/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Marhaba Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar and cleanliness; Qantas International First Lounge is ahead on wi-fi and power outlets.
Can one membership get me into both Marhaba Lounge and Qantas International First Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Marhaba Lounge admits through DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass, and Qantas International First Lounge through oneworld Sapphire/Emerald Lounge Access.
Are Marhaba Lounge and Qantas International First Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2 (International) at Melbourne Airport.
Which has showers, Marhaba Lounge or Qantas International First Lounge?
Marhaba Lounge has 2 showers; Qantas International First Lounge has 8 showers.