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Air New Zealand Lounge vs American Express Centurion Lounge
Air New Zealand Lounge (4.6/5) and American Express Centurion Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air New Zealand Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar, cleanliness and views & light; American Express Centurion Lounge is ahead on food, workspace and staff & service. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at SYD. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as October 2026. Comparison updated November 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Air New Zealand Lounge | American Express Centurion Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 (International) | Terminal 1 (International) |
| Nearest gate | 59 | Not recorded |
| Hours | 6 AM – 9 PM daily | 5 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 4 | 2 |
| 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. | Australian Platinum/Business Platinum: 1 guest plus children aged 17 or younger. Centurion/Corporate Platinum: up to 2 guests plus children aged 17 or younger. Other eligible Australian cards generally share 2 entries per calendar year between the cardholder and guests. Extra guests are charged; overseas-issued card rules vary. Qantas Amex Ultimate access ends 15 February 2027. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Air New Zealand Lounge
- Air New Zealand Lounge, Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only American Express Centurion Lounge
- Centurion Lounge
Quick answers
Which is better, Air New Zealand Lounge or American Express Centurion Lounge?
Air New Zealand Lounge (4.6/5) and American Express Centurion Lounge (4.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Air New Zealand Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar, cleanliness and views & light; American Express Centurion Lounge is ahead on food, workspace and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Air New Zealand Lounge and American Express Centurion 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 American Express Centurion Lounge through Centurion Lounge.
Are Air New Zealand Lounge and American Express Centurion Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 (International) at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Which has showers, Air New Zealand Lounge or American Express Centurion Lounge?
Air New Zealand Lounge has 4 showers; American Express Centurion Lounge has 2 showers.