Maven Meter: Casa Real Hotel
(Last Updated: July 27, 2026)
INTRODUCTION
Since May 2005, Casa Real has been controlled by Golden Resorts Group, a gaming and hotel company based out of Hong Kong. It’s one of two four star hotels they own in Macau, with the other being Grandview down in Taipa.
Both hotels have aged quite well and Golden Resorts should be commended for the fine job they’ve done restoring and maintaining them. Casa Real looks years better than most hotels that were built in 1993, and it’s probably the third best place to stay around the Ferry Terminal, behind only the Grand Lapa and Legend Palace.
***The casino permanently closed down on November 21, 2025***
Casa Real Photo Gallery
CASA REAL HOTEL
I was very impressed with Casa Real when I went there to review it. Staff all around were friendly and engaging and I got the impression that the hotel is very well run.
The 381 rooms look unbelievably good for being over 20 years old, it’s clear a lot of money has been put into remodelling and redecoration.
Never book rooms directly from their website though, as they’re routinely $200 to $300 Mops more expensive. Definitely go through Trip.com, Agoda, or Booking.com instead. Prices below are excellent, and include all tax and service charges.
If you want breakfast, just buy it during check in for $80 per person.
CASA REAL HOTEL ROOM
You know you’ve been hard for accommodation lately when you stay at Casa Real and it reminds you of the Ritz Carlton Macau.
Believe me, fresh off the heels of toiling through the Budget Hotel Guide in late 2019, that’s exactly how it felt!
The first stop on my 2020 Coronavirus Tour, I stayed at Casa Real for one night on Tuesday, February 18th, 2020. My reasons for visiting were twofold – one, Zhuhai was in a sorry state at the time, not quite in lock down, but close enough to it, and two, I was ready to snag some serious deals on hotel rooms, given that Macau was basically bereft of tourist business at the time. Since I’d always suspected that Casa Real was a lot better than most people thought, I put it first on the list.
Arriving promptly at 2:15 pm the lobby was empty, save for one doorman and woman working the front desk. I’d never seen the hotel so dead before, but such is life in February when the casino is closed and everyone in mainland China is afraid to go outside. I’d booked the cheapest room available online through C Trip for $520 Mops, which would have been a slight discount of about $100, had there been no pandemic raging.
When the desk girl told me that I reserved an Elite Double Room, I asked if I could have one King bed, as I was travelling solo. She said no problem and that the new room would be a little bigger, then asked for a deposit of $500. I paid that with my credit card and was soon up to the 9th floor, room 913.
As soon as I walked in, I knew it was a suite, which the turn down staff confirmed later on.
How I went from an Elite Room to a Junior Suite was beyond me, but it definitely wasn’t because the hotel was sold out and that’s all they had left. I mean, I doubt they had 20 total guests in the entire hotel.
I should say that Junior Suites usually run $1000 on weekdays, so don’t look at the pictures and then make a beeline straight for the website thinking that you’ll get them for $520 too. (Unless, of course, another virus strikes.)
Perhaps it was karma paying me back for the pain I endured putting together the Budget Guide, where 5 or 6 hotels were sad disgusting options that should be eradicated immediately, their very existence a blight on Macau.
Of course, the Casa Real suite was nothing like the Ritz suite, but it almost felt as lavish and luxurious to me. I loved all the space in the two rooms and the size of the bathtub, which was absolutely huge. Sometimes I’m all scrunched up in there close to assuming the fetal position, but I could recline back in there like I was on a Lazyboy. The bed was super soft too while the Wifi was excellent, never cutting out once.
At the same time, remember that in these smaller mid-range Chinese style hotels, suite is really just a synonym for “Larger”, and won’t whisk you off into airy abodes of penthouse magic, featuring onyx and crystal, frankincense and myrrh. No matter the occasion, $1000 is too much to pay for anything at Casa Real, and at that price point, consider rooms at Altira or the Grand Lisboa first.
As a free upgrade though… beggars can’t be choosers and all I can say is, please keep them coming!
Anyway, the standard rooms at Casa Real look just fine for the price (at least from the website) and they should be just as clean and well maintained as what I was given.
CASA REAL POOL
There’s a nice little pool at Casa Real, sort of like the ones found at Landmark and Rio. I think the castle motif and pillars both look pretty cool.
The pool has the same hours as the gym, from 7 am to 9 pm.
CASA REAL RESTAURANTS
The Casa Real has two restaurants for your dining pleasure.
Imperial Chinese Restaurant – Located on the 2nd Floor, the Imperial Chinese Restaurant offers two pricey abalone set meals for $1180 or $1480, while abalone itself is $238 to $1188, and shark’s fin $288 to $1088. Appetizers run $55 to $65, while soup is $50 to $328 and vegetable dishes $88 to $118. Other choices include barbecue ($88 to $248), bird’s nest ($328 to $688), casserole ($98 to $338), and chef’s recommendations ($88 to $248).
A lot of dim sum is available at lunch, with most selections a decent $26 to $68.
Hours are from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in the afternoon and from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at night.
Pena Restaurant – The Pena Restaurant does both a la carte and buffet dining at very affordable prices. Starting with a la carte, the menu is composed of 16 choices that range in price from $60 to $138. Some examples include grilled fillet steak ($138), grilled lamb chop ($128), shrimp curry ($82), fish roe with bibimbap ($72) and spaghetti bolognese ($68).
Their lunch semi-buffet happens daily, featuring an assortment of mains from $58 to $128, which include selections like curry shrimp ($82), bacalhau fritters salad ($68), and pan fried halibut with garlic sauce ($80). For an additional $38, you can also get access to a small buffet mostly comprised of salads and desserts.
I also noticed an all day breakfast available for $98, and a fancy 6 course set for just $350.
The showstopper here and the one I absolutely must try is their weekend dinner buffet on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for just $88. Mainly featuring frozen seafood such as shrimp and clams, as well as smoked salmon, marinated goose wings, and 9 different types of sushi, the value just looks ridiculous. Other things on offer (that I doubt few people try) include salads, soups, breads, drinks and desserts. Please note that patrons are limited to two hours of dining time.
For a review of my dinner there, please follow the link: Pena Restaurant
Also located on the 2nd floor, hours daily are from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, and 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
GYM
The facilities at Casa Real are very disappointing. There’s no free spa amenities at all, while the gym is much too small. All they have are a couple of cardio machines and not much lifting equipment. I don’t even think you can call it a proper gym, it’s that pathetic.
Located on the 5th floor, hours are from 7 am to 9 pm.
CASA REAL SPA
Only one spa at Casa Real, and it’s completely illegitimate. At the same time, such action isn’t illegal in Macau.
The East Castle Spa – Starring babes from China, Vietnam, Japan and Korea, full service runs an astronomical $3200 to $6400. Tamer massage that concludes with a happy ending runs $1838.
The door pass is good for 12 hours and costs $1700.
Located on the 4th floor, East Castle Spa stays open 24 hours.
CASA REAL BARS
Knights Bar – Located in the lobby, Knight’s Bar serves both food and drinks at very affordable prices. Starting with the beverages, fancy milkshakes run $48, while juice is $35 and coffee and tea $25 to $68. Alcoholic beverages include beers ($25 to $42), spirits ($48 to $138), champagne ($98 to $380), and full bottles of wine ($188 to $2388).
Their food menu consists of snacks for $28 to $68 and mains that run $60 to $138. Fresh fruit platters are also on offer for $68 and $88.
Located in the lobby, Knights Bar never closes.
THE LAST WORD
Even though Casa Real is clearly one of the better four star hotels in town, its poor location precludes it from being much of a viable living option. The area around the Ferry Terminal just isn’t where tourists should be.
LOCATION
Casa Real is located between the Golden Dragon and Jai Alai, about a ten minute walk away from the Macau Ferry Terminal.