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The House by Aspire Lounge

MEL · Terminal 2 · airside

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MEL's main DragonPass contract — Swissport Aspire's T2 lounge.

About this lounge

The House by Aspire Lounge at MEL Terminal 2 is operated by Swissport's Aspire chain. DragonPass at no surcharge + walk-in paid (around AUD $75). Distinct from the IASS/Plaza Premium operators. Australian + international kitchen with hot mains rotation, self-service bar with Australian wines, work zone with power, basic shower facilities. Useful as an alternative when Marhaba is overcrowded.

DragonPass + walk-in (~AUD $75)Swissport Aspire chain — alternative to MarhabaAustralian + international kitchenSelf-service barShowers
Best forDragonPass holders at T2Walk-in paid passengersTravelers preferring quieter alternative to Marhaba◌ Noise: moderate

Crowding · comfortable

Work readinessFAIR
6.0/ 10
Wi-FiFast
PowerMost seats
Desk spaceSome workstations
Quiet areasReclining zone.

Workable. Some workstations.

Printer available

Food & drink

Standard Aspire kitchen at MEL scale — Australian hot mains, international rotation, salads, sandwiches. Self-service bar with Australian wines.

Australian hot mains
International rotation
Sandwich bar
Australian wines
Fresh fruit

Dietary: Vegetarian · Vegan options

Must tryAustralian mains + Aussie wine — Aspire's MEL adaptation.
How to get there
7 min walkairside

After international security at T2, follow The House by Aspire Lounge signage.

  1. 01Clear international security at T2
  2. 02Follow The House by Aspire signage

Landmarks: T2 airside

Airside - After security check, the lounge is located above gate 10.

Amenities
Wi-Fi
Showers
Cold food
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Newspapers
Magazines
TV
Flight information
Air conditioning
Accessible facilities
Prayer room
Spa services
Printing
Kids area
Hours & entry
Opening hours
monday – tuesday – 11:00 – 23:00;wednesday – friday – 10:30 – 23:30;thursday – thursday – 11:00 – 23:30;friday – saturday – 04:30 – 23:30;sunday – sunday – 10:30 – 23:30
Max stay
3 h
Location
Terminal 2 · airside
Entry
DragonPass Membership

Included: Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar

Good to know
  • Children under 2 enter free
$34.95/ guest · up to 3 h

Airside members pay $32.50 — save $2.45Join Airside

Free cancellation up to 24 h before
Instant QR pass by email
Food, drinks & Wi-Fi included
Book this lounge
Access options
DragonPass

Instant confirmation · No hidden fees · USD

Insider tips

Make the most of it.

01

DragonPass-only — PP holders should use Plaza Premium Lounge or Marhaba instead.

02

Walk-in around AUD $75 — cheaper than Plaza Premium.

03

Quieter than Marhaba multi-alliance lounge.

04

Standard Aspire template — consistent globally.

05

Useful as alternative when Marhaba is overcrowded at peak.

FAQ

Quick answers.

DragonPass primarily. PP varies — confirm at reception.

Yes — about AUD $75 (~US$49).

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