Review: Virgin Australia Lounge Sydney

On my way from Canberra to Hobart, I had a bit of time to kill at Sydney airport and decided to check out the Virgin Australia Lounge before my flight. I was impressed by their lounges in Brisbane and Canberra—and expected no less from this one as well!

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Access

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In the check-in area, you have the option of scanning your boarding pass at a contactless entry point or checking in with an agent.

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Seating

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To your right, you'll move through to an area near the Premium Entry doors. In the back corner of the lounge—facing the drop-off area for Terminal 2—is a small seating area with work stations, armchairs, and high-top seats.

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Dining

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The hot buffet included streaky bacon, baked beans and poached eggs; the cold one had more options—including cereal, muesli and fruit salad.

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At the left end of the buffet is a barista station, which offers made-to-order hot drinks. Alcohol is served as of 12pm, and the lounge features a selection of craft beer, wine, and pre-mixed cocktails.

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Showers

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The restrooms were clean, which was surprising given how busy the lounge was. The shower stalls are all nearly identical, and come with a toilet, sink, and shower area.

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