The Air New Zealand lounge at Sydney airport offers a high-quality service and is very pleasant despite its large size and high occupancy rate.

The time has come to head back to Europe, and before boarding my ANA flight to Tokyo, I spent my time as usual in the airport lounges. Having, on my previous trip here, already visited almost all those to which I have access, this time I’ll be “wise” and content myself with the Air New Zealand lounge, which made a good impression on me last year, and discover a Priority Pass lounge which I had previously missed.

You’ll find a summary of the articles about this trip to Australia at the bottom of the page.

Lounge location

Once you’ve cleared security and exited the duty free area, the lounge is at the far end of the terminal, on your right. This is also where you’ll find the Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Amex and Priority Pass lounges, while the Skyteam and Qantas lounges are opposite.

It’s not exactly a central location, and it all depends on the location of your boarding gate. If it’s in this part of the terminal, you’re right next to it; if it’s on the opposite side, as was the case last year, you’ll have to cross the whole terminal to reach it.

Access to the lounge

The lounge is accessible to passengers travelling on Air New Zealand in Business Premier class, Elite members of the Air New Zealand frequent flyer program, Star Alliance business class passengers and Star Alliance Gold status holders regardless of their class of travel.

Lounge layout

As you enter, you come face to face with a very pretty bar.

The lounge is very large and divided into several zones with different layouts. This avoids the impression of crowding, as is the case in the ANA lounge at Haneda, for example, and allows each passenger to find the comfort and type of installation that suits them best.

You have high tables with stools.

The same with low configuration.

There is also a more lounging area.

With more private spaces.

Near the buffet, an area dedicated to dining.

There’s a darker, more secluded room for those who want to relax.

There’s even a children’s room.

All in all, a very attractive lounge, thanks to its attractive decor and the different configurations it offers. The large size is also used to space out the tables so that customers don’t feel crowded and can breathe.

Catering

The lounge offers an extensive buffet.

First of all, a cold selection of salads, vegetables, fruit, cheeses and canapés.

Alongside this, there is a fairly consistent hot offer.

The beverage offer is in two parts.

First of all, self-service hot drinks, soft drinks, wine and beer at the buffet…

Then there’s a more complete and varied offer, particularly in terms of spirits, available at the bar.

All in all, a solid, high-quality offering. Not gourmet or overly sophisticated, but it gets the job done.

Facilities

The lounge also features self-service toilets and showers.

Atmosphere

Even if the lounge is very busy, its layout avoids the “zoo” effect, and it remains relatively pleasant even when full.

Bottom line

A very pleasant lounge providing a quality service.

The articles about this trip to Australia

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