The 20 best airport lounges in the world anyone can use for under $55

This contemporary lounge boasts plenty of power outlets, food like dim sum and satay, showers, and a view of the runway.

Rating: 3/5.

This luxurious lounge boats WiFi, showers, and a buffet, as well as spirits, beer, and wine.

Rating: 3/5.

The buffet food looks pretty tasty at this newer Melbourne lounge, complete with showers, premium Australian wines, coffee, and a "quiet zone."

Rating: 3/5.

You can hang in this lounge for up to four hours ahead of your flight, enjoying the open buffet of premium food and booze, WiFi, and showers.

Rating: 4/5.

With a wine bar featuring grapes from all over the world, a "living wall" with more than 60 different species of plants, a TV room, and meals, this lounge offers extra touches that make it well worth £39.22.

Rating: 4/5.

If you like to have a tipple or two before your flight, the Pacific Club is generous with its alcohol selection, and has excellent service, according to online reviews.

Rating: 4/5.

Open 24 hours a day, and available three hours before your flight, this bright and airy lounge is surrounded by glass — perfect for taking in your surroundings.

Rating: 4/5.

This two-level lounge boasts a wine bar, a Clarins spa, VIP area for first class passengers, showers, a range of seating types, and, of course, free booze and food, including a full English breakfast and English sparkling wine.

Rating: 4/5.

This is the ultimate in luxury, with table service, made-to-order seasonal dishes, plush seating, and complimentary Champagne.

Rating: 4/5.

There's plenty of space to relax, a buffet boasting a number of cuisines, an omelette counter, and even the chance to get a massage.

Rating: 4/5.

The couches and decor are elegant enough, but there are also personal cabanas here for privacy. However, while free drinks are on offer, reviews suggest the food options are average, and the lounge can get quite busy.

Rating: 4/5.

Enjoy an open buffet of entrees and refreshments, complimentary WiFi, and alcoholic beverages in this "oasis away from the hustle and bustle" — which, thankfully, is air-conditioned.

Rating: 4/5.

The first lounge on the list with a 5/5 rating by Netflights.com, this modern lounge is located just outside of security. There are private relaxation rooms and showers for those who need to nap and freshen up, and plenty of food and drink — some reviews suggest you can even expect made-to-order sandwiches and chocolate smoothies.

Rating: 5/5.

This stylish adults-only lounge has an impressive offer of food — think treats like 1833 vintage reserve cheddar from the world's oldest cheddar makers Barbers, real dairy ice cream from Cheshire Farm, made-to-order omelettes and poached eggs, and classic pies, mac n cheese, and curries for lunch and dinner. The drinks menu also includes a range of spirits, liqueurs, wines, and prosecco.

Rating: 5/5.

Sit back in a free massage chair, take a shower, then peruse the food and drinks menus, which include the likes of wines, beer, spirits, Champagne, hot food, and breakfast including freshly baked pastries.

Rating: 5/5.

This spacious lounge with sliding glass doors has a great food selection, including pastries, cheese and crackers, salads, sandwiches and desserts — including lamb pie, noodles, and rice pudding, according to one Yelp! user — which are constantly replenished. The bar also boasts a range of New Zealand wine and beers to choose from.

Rating: 5/5.

The "exuberant interior," hot showers, TVs, all day buffet of Asian and Continental food, and comfortable seats make this the best-value lounge in the world, according to Netflights.com.

Rating: 5/5.