Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady RockStar Suites

As part of our extensive review of Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady, we now review the premium lodgings on board: the Mega RockStar and RockStar Suites.

In total, there are 78 suites on Resilient Lady. This is made up of eight types of suites, divided into two categories: The Mega RockStar Suites and The RockStar Suites.

There are a lot of upsides to staying in the Mega RockStar and RockStar quarters. For starters, guests are given exclusive access to Richard’s Rooftop, with free-flowing Moët from 5–6pm every day. As you’d expect, the suites come with concierges (Virgin likes to refer to them as RockStar Agents).

a mini bar with free-flowing drinks, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady — The drinks are free-flowing at the Mega RockStar minibar.

All RockStars have priority boarding, and even get bathrobes with ‘RockStar’ emblazoned on the back. (One RockStar felt it necessary to parade his elevated status by wearing his robe to the pool… each to their own.)

Every RockStar also gets complimentary access to the Redemption Spa, another place to ‘rock’ your bathrobe.

All RockStar quarters also have a well-stocked minibar and a turntable with a supply of vinyl. Make a request from your RockStar Agent and they should be able to deliver your favourite tunes.

For Mega RockStars the mini bar is free-flowing, while mere RockStars have a “first one is on us" policy; the first bottle is complimentary, and you can swap out one free bottle of booze for a preferred tipple. Don’t drink vodka? Swap it for the gin you pour on your Coco Pops.

The Mega RockStar Suites | The RockStar Suites

Jewelry on vanity in RockStar Suite aboard Resilient Lady — Every RockStar gets complimentary access to the Redemption Spa.

Mega RockStar Suites

Additional benefits for Mega RockStars are complimentary transfers to the ship and bar credits onboard (so it’s almost an all-inclusive drinks package).

The Mega RockStar Suites are all in the forward (front) of the ship on deck 15, with the most prestigious – the Massive Suites – boasting balconies and hot tubs with views looking to the horizon over the bow.

All the Mega RockStars have an outdoor shower on their balcony. The details for the Mega RockStar Suites are as follows (in order of size, price and prestige).

a bathroom inside Mega RockStar Suites, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady — The shower comes with the essentials you need.

Massive Suites: 199.4 square metres (two in total)

The one-bedroom Massive Suite (there’s no door between the lounge/living area and the bedroom, but let’s not be pedants) is the largest onboard.

The living room has two semi-circle lounges; off this you’ll find a media room stocked with four guitars so the RockStars can do their thang!

a media room stocked with four guitars at the massive suite, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady — Jam with the fam using the guitars in the media room.

The bedroom is as cavernous as you’d expect, with a king-size bed and a three-seater lounge, and the walk-in robe/powder room has a bathtub (these are the only suites with a bathtub). The showers in all suites have a peekaboo rainbow-tinted window into the bedroom.

There’s a separate guest WC off the lounge room.

a king-sized bed in the massive suite, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady — The Massive Suite comes with a king-sized bed.

The enormous deck is where the glamour really kicks up a notch, starting with the private hot tub with views to the horizon. There’s also a private dinner table with stairs, making it easy to get up onto the table for a dance. Eat your heart out, Sir Dick.

After all the frivolity, retire to the outside lounge or hammock.

a jacuzzi at the massive suite, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady — Relax and indulge in the Massive Suite jacuzzi.

Fab Suites: 88.3 square metres (two in total) and Posh Suites: 77.4 square metres (two in total)

Both the Fab and Posh Suites have a similar footprint and many of the same factors as the Massive Suite, but lack the party balcony and have a smaller bathroom.

The guest WC entrance is opposite the ensuite bathroom. There’s no bathtub, but there’s a spacious shower with a rain showerhead and a peekaboo window into the bedroom, with an oversized TV and king bed. Instead of four guitars, there’s just one set up in the lounge.

a bedroom with peekaboo window, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady — The peekaboo windows add a visual effect to the room.

The size difference between the Fab and Posh Suites comes from the compact coffee table and chair next to the mini bar in the Fab Suites.

the interior of posh suite, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady — The Posh Suite looks fab.

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Gorgeous Suites: 53.0 square metres (nine in total)

It’s easiest to define the Gorgeous Suite as a spacious studio with decent bathroom space when compared to the Fab, Posh and Massive options.

You’ll find there’s no separate bedroom and lounge area, no guest WC, less storage space and only one TV.

RockStar Suites

Brilliant Suite: 44.8 square metres (18 in total on deck 14)

The Brilliant Suites are almost identical to the Gorgeous Mega RockStar Suite, except they’re in the aft and don’t have an outdoor shower.

the living room inside brilliant suite, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady — Sit back and relax in the Brilliant Suite.

Cheeky Corner Suite: 57.1–79.6 square metres (14 in total on decks eight–14)

The Cheeky Corner Suite is a studio with a compact bathroom (but not as compact as the Terraces). The higher the deck number the larger the room, as the ship cantilevers the decks in the aft.

The balconies have a unique scenic view of the wake, however, the lower decks are sheltered from the light by the balconies above. Guests will also have to contend with the noise of The Dock bar and lounge.

Sweet Aft Suite: 38.6–61.4 square metres (7 in total on decks eight–14)

The central suite in the aft of the ship, the Sweet Aft is wedged between the Cheeky Corners. The space is slightly more compact but the views of the wake are pretty amazing.

the bathroom inside the Sweet Aft Suite, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady — The suite’s bathroom interior epitomises luxury.

Seriously Suite: 32.7 square metres (24 in total on deck 12)

The smallest of the RockStars, the Seriously Suite is an oversized room with an expanded bathroom and the ubiquitous voyeuristic peekaboo window.

a suite with a peekaboo window, Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady — The Seriously Suite comes with a peekaboo window.

Wellbeing means different things to different travellers. Here’s how to pick a hotel that gets it right for you.

The best wellness holidays aren’t necessarily spent wrapped in a spa robe. Sometimes they’re found around a dinner table in Cambodia, on a hiking trail in New Zealand or after finally beating jet lag on the other side of the world. The hotel you choose is what makes them happen.

1. Easy access to good food

meals from Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 — Taste delicious meals at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.

One of the quickest ways to derail healthy habits on holiday is to spend half of it working out where to eat instead of digging into the culture around you. Thankfully, Novotel has done much of the hard work already, with chefs building menus that lean into the flavours, ingredients and traditions of each destination.

In Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Korkor soup – often dubbed ‘Cambodian ratatouille’ – sits alongside raw blue crab dressed with lime and chilli, best enjoyed with views across the Gulf of Thailand.

In the lovingly chaotic city of Bangkok, the presence of food cranks up the sociability. At Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, you can settle in with mango sticky rice and stranger-turned-friends beside the pool at Sky on 20 rooftop bar, or bring them along to tackle river prawns and stir-fried crab with holy basil at the buzzing Crab Paradise Dinner Buffet.

Then Novotel Dubai Al Barsha welcomes you with a laidback twist on the level of indulgence the Middle Eastern city is best known for up on Deck Se7en. Looking towards Burj Al Arab, the rooftop lounge has everything from Mediterranean-style dishes like seabass ceviche to Italian prosecco sundowners.

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It’s all an approach backed by partnerships with expert food creators such as Alfie Steiner, whose plant-forward recipes prove healthy food should never taste plain.

2. Better sleep options

Novotel Bali Ubud Resort room — Sleep deeply with Novotel.

There are few travel experiences more disappointing than arriving in a new country, determined to seize the day, only to fall asleep fully clothed by 3pm.

For Australian travellers, jet lag is often an unavoidable part of the journey. That’s one reason Novotel runs sleep-focused initiatives that help guests adjust quickly without compromising on health. We’re talking partnerships with Sydney-based sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo, known for her advice on everything from better sleep habits to beating jet lag, alongside features like pillow menus, in-room yoga content and tailored sleep guidance.

The sooner you’re operating on local time, the sooner you can get back to more pressing matters – like deciding which spa treatment to book.

3. More ways to move

woman hiking around queenstown new zealand — Stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside and explore local hiking trails. (Credit: GettyI mages/ naruedom)

Every place in the world has its own way of getting you moving: whether that’s hiking up ice-bitten mountains before a sauna or gentle stretching by the pool before a facial. From fitness centres to spas, Novotel recognises that wellbeing rarely looks the same.

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4. Better connections

Kids will love a stay at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh.

One of the best things about travel is that it gives your family stories you’ll be telling for years. Novotel helps create them with activities that bring everyone together, whether that’s trying something new, learning a local skill, or simply spending more time together.

Go for a distinctly Thai twist at Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, where many of the family activities draw on local culture. Kids can try everything from beginner Thai boxing and language lessons to umbrella painting and – a pastime beloved by children the world over – pool foam parties. Everyone is welcome to join in, whether that’s getting splashed, covered in paint, or simply watching their children discover a new side of Thailand during the dedicated Family & Kids Day.

A different adventure awaits at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh. Kids could be perfectly content with discos, drawing classes and new holiday friends, but the Red Sea has other ideas. Sitting on the edge of Naama Bay, days here might involve snorkelling colourful reefs, taking a boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park or heading into the desert by quad bike or camel for a Bedouin-style dinner beneath the stars.

5. Location is everything

Surin Beach, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket, Thaiföld — Explore Phuket’s gorgeous beaches. (Credit: Bence Biczo)

Everyone’s idea of wellness looks a little different. With more than 600 hotels across 65 countries, Novotel gives guests the freedom to choose the destination that suits them best. Whether that’s a beachside escape in Phuket, an alpine expedition in Queenstown or a city break in Bangkok, there’s a good chance a Novotel isn’t far away.

All that’s left? Choosing your version of wellbeing.

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Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady RockStar Suites: overview