The Venetian Macao
One of the largest casinos on earth, with indoor canals, gondolas and around 3,000 suites on the Cotai Strip.
Overview
When The Venetian Macao opened in August 2007 it was one of the largest buildings in the world, and it still ranks among the biggest casinos anywhere. Every one of its roughly 3,000 rooms is a suite.
Inside, gondolas glide along indoor canals under painted skies, the Shoppes at Venetian hold hundreds of stores, and the Cotai Arena hosts concerts and sport. The gaming floor is divided into four themed zones: Golden Fish, Imperial House, Red Dragon and Phoenix.
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Highlights
- Indoor Grand Canal with gondola rides
- Cotai Arena with around 15,000 seats
- Shoppes at Venetian, hundreds of stores
- All suite accommodation
- Golden Peacock, a Michelin starred Indian restaurant
Rooms and indicative prices
| Room type | What to expect | Typical nightly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Royale Suite | Around 70 m2 with sunken living area | USD 150 to 270 |
| Bella Suite | More space and upgraded views | USD 250 to 400 |
| Rialto or Verona Suite | Large premium suites | USD 400 to 600 |
Indicative ranges researched in October 2026 from public listings. Rates vary by date, season and availability, and taxes or resort fees may apply. We do not sell rooms.
The casino
At around 550,000 square feet, the Venetian Macao casino is enormous. Baccarat dominates the tables, as it does across Macau, alongside roulette, sic bo, blackjack and thousands of slot machines. Premium players use the private Paiza club.
- Games: Four themed gaming zones plus premium Paiza club
- Minimum age: 21+ in this jurisdiction
- Dress code: Smart casual, no beachwear
Restaurants
Michelin starred Indian cuisine, one of the most awarded restaurants in Macau.
Trattoria classics beside the canals.
Hand pulled noodles, dumplings and Sichuan dishes.
Good to know
- Bring your passport, ID checks are common at the casino entrance
- Gondola rides are popular, go early to skip the queue
- Macau uses the pataca, but Hong Kong dollars are widely accepted
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