Plaza Premium Lounge

CAD 50 gets you 2 hours in this Terminal 3 lounge

This Plaza Premium Lounge sits in Terminal 3, gate B, right beside the airport “subway” people-mover, so you basically step off the train and it’s there. It’s an independent lounge, not tied to a single airline, and the location makes it more of a step-up-from-the-gate option than a destination in its own right.

Pricing runs about CAD 50 for 2 hours, CAD 60 for 3 hours, and CAD 80 for 6 hours. Many regulars come in via DragonPass or credit card perks instead of paying the walk-up rate, which lines up with online comments calling the cash price steep, especially once tax gets added.

Food is the weak point here, even after the recent renovation of the domestic Plaza Premium in YYZ Terminal 3. Reviewers mention limited hot options and basic buffet items that feel more like filler than a real meal. If you’re trying to replace a proper dinner before a 4-hour flight, this isn’t the spot to rely on.

Drinks score better than the buffet. One frequent comment: this lounge works well “for a drink,” with the bar seen as the highlight compared to the food. Expect standard spirits, beer, and wine included, with some upsell options; nothing rare, but easily enough to pass a 90-minute delay in more comfort than the public bar near gate B.

Access is post-security in Terminal 3’s domestic area near gate B, so it’s usable if your boarding pass shows T3 domestic or a compatible swing gate. Layout is open to the concourse, which keeps noise levels higher than the more tucked-away lounges in Terminal 1. Power outlets and Wi‑Fi work fine for getting an hour or two of laptop time in before boarding.

Regulars who know YYZ treat this as a “drinks and email” stop, not a dining room. They tap a free DragonPass or card benefit, grab a plate of something small from the buffet, then park near an outlet until their Group 3 call. Paying CAD 50 out of pocket only really makes sense if the terminal is slammed and you’ve got at least 2 solid hours to kill.

Tip: if your layover in Terminal 3 is under 60 minutes gate-to-gate, skip the day pass here and head straight to your B-gate instead; save paid lounge time for a longer delay or a future trip.