Make a splash: Galaxy Macau's Grand Resort Deck is your pre-summer getaway fantasy come true
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You know how it gets during peak summer in Hong Kong – sticky, sweaty and just plain hot. That kind of heat makes you dream of a refreshing swim. Sure, lots of housing complexes here have access to swimming pools and maybe a sauna hidden behind the gym, but let's be real – you're really after those poolside cocktails, towel service, a comfy cabana for you and your friends to chill in, and maybe even a live DJ dropping beats by the water. It's that full-on summer vibe you'd usually find at a fancy resort.
Great news: you don't have to fly all the way to Bali or Phuket for those holiday vibes. Just hop over to Macau, where Galaxy Macau's Grand Resort Deck is returning on April 18. It's packed with sunny vibes, luxury touches and plenty of splashy fun – all within this luxury integrated resort with the most Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotels under one roof !
The ultimate skytop oasis Drift lazily at the longest 575-meter elevated Adventure Rapids at Grand Resort Deck
At Galaxy Macau's Grand Resort Deck, the Kids Aquatic Zone is a splash-filled paradise with towers, geysers and endless water play.
Have a go at the zorbing roller and enjoy the thrill of walking on water or take part in an exclusive array of pool activities. Then head to Galaxy Promenade for the latest in luxury style and fashion.
DJs, cabanas and ice-cold cocktails
Forget rooftop pools. This is a full-on water wonderland perched high above the Cotai skyline. The Grand Resort Deck features the world's largest skytop wave pool (with waves reaching up to 1.5 metres), 575 metres of adventure rapids and enough slides, splash zones and poolside cabanas to make you forget all about the city grind.Bringing the kids? They'll go wild in the Aquatic Play Zone, bursting with splash towers, foamy geysers and colourful water features. Thrill-seekers can rocket down the 9-metre Waterslide Mountain, and if you're feeling playful, try zorbing across the pool. It's exactly as fun as it sounds.
This year, the Grand Resort Deck extends its opening hours until 8 p.m., transforming Grand Resort Deck into a day-to-night spectacle culminating in beachside stargazing atop the waves after dark.
As the day heats up, so does the energy. Poolside DJ keep the beats flowing, while cocktail bars and cafes offer a breezy break from the sun. Chill at the Surf Bar, graze on light bites at Breeze Café, or go full glam at The Ritz-Carlton Pool Bar. Whether you're lounging with mates or soaking up a romantic sunset, it's the perfect setting to relax and recharge.When the sun dips, head indoors for world-class dining. Galaxy Macau is home to over 120 dining options, including several Michelin-starred restaurants. Yes, it's that kind of weekend.
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