Wynn Macau (Peninsula)
The original Wynn resort in Macau, on the peninsula near the Grand Lisboa — distinct from its larger Cotai sibling, Wynn Palace.
Wynn Macau opened to the public on 6 September 2006 on the peninsula, as Wynn Resorts' first property in Asia and the company's opening bid in Macau's newly liberalised casino market (opened to foreign operators in 2002). Built at a cost of around US$1.2 billion on a 16-acre site near the Inner Harbour, it was one of the first Las Vegas–style integrated resorts in Macau, developed several years before its larger Cotai sibling Wynn Palace. The two are separate resorts under the same brand — Wynn Macau sits in the older casino district near the Grand Lisboa, while Wynn Palace is on the Cotai Strip near The Venetian. If you're searching for "Wynn Macau" expecting the cable car and larger lake show, that's actually Wynn Palace — this page covers the original peninsula property.
The resort was built in two phases and later expanded further: an initial 600-room hotel and casino opened in September 2006, a December 2007 expansion added more gaming, dining and retail space, and a second tower — Encore at Wynn Macau — opened on 21 April 2010, bringing the combined property to just over 1,000 rooms and suites across its two towers.
What to do there
- Performance Lake — Wynn Macau has its own (smaller) choreographed fountain, water and flame-effect show in front of the resort, the original version of the concept later scaled up dramatically at Wynn Palace.
- Dragon of Fortune and Tree of Prosperity — two on-site animated installations tied to Chinese good-fortune symbolism, running on a rotating schedule as free entertainment inside the resort.
- Location advantage — being on the peninsula, it's walkable to Grand Lisboa and a short taxi ride from Senado Square and the Ruins of St Paul's, unlike the Cotai resorts, which are a 20–30 minute journey away.
- Wing Lei — a Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant, one of the more decorated dining rooms on the peninsula. See our best restaurants guide.
- Casino floor — around 25,400 sq metres of gaming space; 21+ with photo ID required.
- High-end shopping and dining — a smaller, more curated retail offering than the Cotai megaresorts, with around 5,500 sq metres of luxury retail.
| Opened | 6 September 2006 (Encore tower added 21 April 2010) |
|---|---|
| Owner / operator | Wynn Resorts, via Wynn Macau Limited |
| Area | Macau Peninsula, near Grand Lisboa |
| Rooms | Just over 1,000 across two towers |
| Known for | Its own Performance Lake show; convenient peninsula location; Michelin-starred dining |
| Not to be confused with | Wynn Palace — the newer, larger Cotai resort with the SkyCab cable car |
Which Wynn should you visit?
If you're staying on the peninsula and want a taste of the resort spectacle without crossing to Cotai, Wynn Macau covers it well — and its Performance Lake show, restaurants and shopping are genuinely five-star in their own right, not a scaled-down afterthought. If you specifically want the cable car and the much larger lake show, that's Wynn Palace in Cotai.
FAQ
Is Wynn Macau the same as Wynn Palace?
No — they're separate resorts. Wynn Macau is the original property on the peninsula, opened in 2006; Wynn Palace is the newer, larger resort in Cotai, opened in 2016, with the cable car.
Does Wynn Macau have a fountain show?
Yes, its own smaller Performance Lake show in front of the resort — the concept later scaled up significantly at Wynn Palace.
When did Wynn Macau open?
6 September 2006, as Wynn Resorts' first property in Asia. Its second tower, Encore at Wynn Macau, opened in April 2010.
How many rooms does Wynn Macau (peninsula) have?
Just over 1,000 rooms and suites across its two towers — noticeably smaller than Wynn Palace's 1,706 rooms in Cotai.
Sources & further reading
- Wynn Macau Limited — corporate profile — official history and property milestones