Where to Stay in Macau | Casino Hotels on Cotai Strip & Areas for Families

Macau’s diversity and unique location make it a blast for both solo travelers and families to explore. Deciding where to stay in Macau depends on the activities lined up for the trip. It’s a well-known fact that guests who visit Macau for the casinos will want to find a hotel along The Cotai Strip. But what about everyone else? These tips on Macau’s most popular districts include activities to do in each of them and should help in planning a stress-free trip to Macau.

Macau Peninsula

Travelers who are more interested in the historic side, rather than the casino side, of Macau should check out hotels in Macau Peninsula. The district contains the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a host of other landmark attractions. Macau’s oldest casinos also are in the area, as well as several modern things to do, like touring Macau Tower and shopping at Senado Square.

Things to do in Macau Peninsula

• Ruins of St. Paul’s
• Macau Tower
• Senado Square
• A-Ma Temple
• Grand Prix Museum
• Macau Fisherman’s Wharf
• Maritime Museum

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Cotai

Recognized worldwide as The Cotai Strip, the district of Cotai is Macau’s version of the Las Vegas Strip. The area contains some of the cities most luxurious hotels, and it’s where tourists go for exciting nightlife and some of the best shopping in Macau. Cotai even offers a wide range of family-friendly activities, like the Batman Dark Flight and Golden Reel amusement ride at Studio City Macau.

Things to do in Cotai

• The House of Dancing Water
• The Venetian Macao
• City of Dreams – The Countdown Hotel
• Wynn Casino
• The Parisian Macao

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Coloane

By far the most family-friendly destination in Macau is Coloane. Nestled along the coast, just south of Cotai, Coloane features Macau’s best beaches, finest walking trails and outdoor activities. Hotels are a bit sparse in the area, but the properties available offer perfect getaway spots for guests looking for seclusion and fewer crowds.

Things to do in Coloane

• A-Ma Cultural Village
• Coloane Village
• Macao Giant Panda Pavillion
• Alto de Coloane
• Hac-Sa Beach
• Seac Pai Van Park

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Taipa

Home to Macau International Airport and The Cotai Strip, Taipa is one of the most popular places to stay in Macau. The area’s activities go way beyond casinos, though. Sightseers will be delighted with the selection of museums, gardens and seaside attractions in Taipa. They also can expect to find both 5-star resorts alongside affordable yet classy backpacker hostels.

Things to do in Taipa

• Taipa Houses-Museum
• Museum of Taipa and Coloane History
• Garden of Flower City (Jardim Cidade das Flores)
• Taipa Central Park
• Garden of Tai Tam Hill

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