Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts Receivable [Line Items] Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Amount of direct write-downs of accounts receivable charged against earnings. Accounts Receivable Direct Write Off Accounts receivable written off Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Accounts receivable, gross Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net Accounts receivable, net Accounts receivable reclassified from (to) long-term receivables during the year. Accounts Receivable Reclassified From To Long Term Receivables Accounts receivables reclassified from (to) long-term receivables Accretion Expense Interest accretion on capital lease obligations Accrued Employee Benefits, Current Staff cost accruals Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer); and the aggregate carrying amount of current obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet that are expected to be paid within one year. Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Total Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income tax payable Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of outstanding gaming chips and tokens. Accrued Outstanding Gaming Chips And Tokens Current Outstanding gaming chips and tokens Accumulated amortization of entertainment production costs as of balance sheet date. Accumulated Amortization Entertainment Production Cost Less: accumulated amortization Accumulated amount of amortization of land use rights. Accumulated Amortization Of Land Use Rights Less: accumulated amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Change in fair value of interest rate swap agreements Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustment Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive losses Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses [Member] Additional fee percentage of non-gaming revenue received from food and beverage, retail and entertainment outlets, excluding revenues of hotel operations but including rental income received from retail concessionaires. Additional Fee Percentage On Nongaming Revenues Additional fee percentage on non-gaming revenues payable to PAGCOR Additional land premium paid or payable to the government for revision of the terms of the land lease agreement. Additional Land Premium Paid Additional land premium paid Additional land premium payable to the government for revision of the terms of the land lease agreement. Additional Land Premium Payable Additional land premium payable Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Amount after tax of increase (decrease) in additional paid in capital related to transfer of property and equipment between subsidiaries. Additional Paid In Capital Transfer Of Property And Equipment Between Subsidiaries Transfer of property and equipment between subsidiaries Adjusted Ebitda Adjusted EBITDA Total adjusted property EBITDA Adjusted Property EBITDA [Abstract] Adjusted Property Ebitda [Abstract] ADJUSTED PROPERTY EBITDA Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Share-based compensation Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Advance payments for construction costs. Advance Payments For Construction Costs Advance payments for construction costs Advertisement Expense Percentage Advertisement Expense Percentage Assigned share of short film and all related elements Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising and Promotional Costs Advertising Expense Total advertising and promotional expenses Affiliated Entity [Member] Transactions with affiliated companies [Member] After Initial Interest Period [Member] After Initial Interest Period [Member] After Initial Interest Period [Member] After Specific Date [Member] After Specific Date [Member] After Specific Date [Member] Date on which the agreement was entered, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Agreement Date One Date of agreement Date on which the agreement is effective, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Agreement Effective Date Effective date of agreement Date which the agreement is set to expire, in CCYY-MM-DD format. Agreement Expiry Date Expected expiry date of agreement Agreements [Line Items] Agreements [Line Items] Agreements [Line Items] Agreements [Table] Agreements [Table] Agreements [Table] Aircraft Term Loan [Member] Aircraft Term Loan [Member] Aircraft Term Loan [Member] Air Transportation Equipment [Member] Aircraft [Member] Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Share-based compensation cost Share-based compensation Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current At end of year At beginning of year Less: allowance for doubtful debts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Period Increase (Decrease) Additional allowance, net of recoveries Reclassification of allowance for doubtful accounts receivable from (to) long-term receivables. Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Reclassification From To Long Term Receivables Reclassified (to) from long-term receivables, net Reclassified from (to) long-term receivables, net Amount, net of recoveries, of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset will be either to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables or written off directly against receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Allowance For Doubtful Debts And Direct Write Off Net Of Recoveries Allowance for doubtful debts and direct write-off, net of recoveries Altira Macau [Member] Altira Macau [Member] Altira Macau [Member] Altira Macau - Taipa Land [Member] Altira Macau Taipa Land [Member] Altira Macau - Taipa Land [Member] Amendment Flag Amendment Flag American Depository Shares [Member] American Depository Shares [Member] American Depository Shares [Member] Represents the charge against earnings during the period for debt issuance expenses. Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of deferred financing costs before capitalization. Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs Before Capitalization Amortization of deferred financing costs, before capitalization Amount of deferred financing costs amortization capitalized. Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs Capitalized Amortization of deferred financing cost, capitalized Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs Amortization of deferred financing costs Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization of gaming subconcession The current period expense charged against earnings on land use rights over the estimated lease term of the land. Amortization of Land Use Right Amortization of land use rights Amount entered with a bank to meet certain payment obligations. Amount Entered With Bank To Meet Certain Payment Obligations Amount entered with a bank to meet certain payment obligations Amount Entered With Third Parties In Relation To Guarantee Amount Entered With Third Parties In Relation To Guarantee Amount entered with third parties in relation to guarantee Amount of surety bond required prior to commencement of operation of the casino to ensure prompt and punctual remittance/payment of license fees. Amount Of Surety Bond Required To Ensure Prompt And Punctual Remittance Payment Of License Fees Amount of surety bond required to ensure prompt and punctual remittance/payment of license fees Annual lump sum from 2012 through 2016 in lieu of Macau Complementary tax otherwise due by the shareholders on dividend distribution from gaming profits. Annual Lump Sum In Lieu Of Complementary Tax On Dividend Annual lump sum in lieu of Macau Complementary tax on dividend Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Outstanding shares excluded from the computation of diluted net income Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] Assets Total consolidated assets TOTAL ASSETS Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current [Abstract] CURRENT ASSETS Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Balance of legal reserve. Balance Of Legal Reserve Balance of legal reserve Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Bank deposits with original maturities over three months. Bank Deposits With Original Maturities Of More Than Three Months Bank deposits with original maturities over three months Basic Earnings Per Share [Member] Basic Earnings Per Share [Member] Basic [Member] Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Belle Corporation [Member] Belle Corporation [Member] Belle Corporation [Member] Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Inc [Member] Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Inc [Member] Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Inc Building [Member] Buildings [Member] Capital Commitments Relating To Investments Capital Commitments Relating To Investments Capital commitments Capital contributions from noncontrolling interests in an investment. Capital Contribution From Noncontrolling Interest Capital contribution from noncontrolling interests Disclosure of accounting policy for capitalization of interest and amortization of deferred financing costs. Capitalization Of Interest And Amortization Of Deferred Financing Costs Policy [Text Block] Capitalized Interest and Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs Capital Leased Assets, Gross Cost of property and equipment held under capital lease Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] Capital Leased Assets [Line Items] Capital Lease Extended Contractual Lease Term Capital Lease Extended Contractual Lease Term Contract term of further renewable consecutive periods (in years) Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract] Capital Lease Obligations, Current and Noncurrent Capital Lease Obligations, Current Capital lease obligations, due within one year Current portion Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR Non-current portion Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Total minimum lease payments Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Year Ending December 31, 2017 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years Year Ending December 31, 2021 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years Year Ending December 31, 2020 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years Year Ending December 31, 2019 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years Year Ending December 31, 2018 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Over 2021 Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments Less: amounts representing interest Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments Present value of minimum lease payments Present value of minimum lease payments Capital Leases in Financial Statements of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation Accumulated depreciation and amortization of property and equipment held under capital lease Represents the disclosure of capital structure including information on authorized common stock, stock offerings, and stock issued in relation to the shareholders' loan conversion and the equity-based compensation. Capital Structure Disclosure [Text Block] CAPITAL STRUCTURE Capital Structure [Line Items] Capital Structure [Line Items] Capital Structure [Line Items] Capital Structure [Table] Capital Structure [Table] Capital Structure [Table] Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Restricted Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash Collateral for Borrowed Securities Term loan facility, cash collateral Cash collateral released from restricted cash. Cash Collateral Released Cash Collateral released from restricted cash on November 30, 2015 according to the Amendments to the Studio City Project Facility Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Cash flows related to advance payments for construction costs. Cash Flows Related To Advance Payments For Construction Costs Advance payments for construction costs The portion of casino expenses related to the estimated cost of providing promotional allowances for accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge. Casino Expense Related To Promotional Allowances Total casino expenses The portion of casino expenses related to the estimated cost of providing promotional allowances for entertainment, retail and other services furnished to guests without charge. Casino Expense Related To Promotional Allowances For Entertainment Retail And Others Entertainment, retail and others The portion of casino expenses related to the estimated cost of providing promotional allowances for food and beverage furnished to guests without charge. Casino Expense Related To Promotional Allowances For Food And Beverage Food and beverage The portion of casino expenses related to the estimated cost of providing promotional allowances for accommodations furnished to guests without charge. Casino Expense Related To Promotional Allowances For Hotel Occupancy Rooms Tabular disclosure of the portion of casino expenses related to the estimated cost of providing promotional allowances for accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge. Casino Expense Related To Promotional Allowances Table [Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Cost of Providing Promotional Allowances Casino Expenses Casino Casino [Member] Casino [Member] Casino [Member] Casino Revenue Casino Future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets and construction in progress expenditures that have occurred through accrued expenses, other current liabilities and other long term liabilities. Change in Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities And Other Long Term Liabilities Related To Property and Equipment Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities related to property and equipment Future cash outflow to pay for construction cost that have occurred through accrued expenses, other current liabilities, other long term liabilities and capital lease obligations. Change In Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities Other Long Term Liabilities And Capital Lease Obligations Related To Construction Costs Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, other long-term liabilities and capital lease obligations related to construction costs Change In Additional Paid In Capital Resulting From Purchases Of Common Shares of the subsidiary from the open market. Change In Additional Paid In Capital Resulting From Purchases Of Common Shares From The Open Market Decrease in Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited additional paid-in capital resulting from purchases of common shares of MCP from the open market Change in additional paid-in capital resulting from restructuring transactions. Change In Additional Paid In Capital Resulting From Restructuring Transactions Increase in Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited additional paid-in capital resulting from the 2014 Placing and Subscription Transaction for subscription of common shares of MCP Change in additional paid in capital resulting from subscription of common shares. Change In Additional Paid In Capital Resulting From Subscription Of Common Shares Decrease in Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited additional paid-in capital resulting from subscription of common shares of MCP Increase (decrease) in additional paid in capital resulting from subscription of common shares Future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred through amounts due from (to) affiliated companies. Change In Amounts Due From To Affiliates Related To Property And Equipment Change in amounts due to affiliated companies related to property and equipment The entire disclosure for change in shareholding of indirect majority owned subsidiary. Changes In Shareholding Of Indirect Majority Owned Subsidiary Disclosure [Text Block] CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDING OF THE PHILIPPINE SUBSIDIARIES City of Dreams - Cotai Land [Member] City Of Dreams Cotai Land [Member] City of Dreams - Cotai Land [Member] City Of Dreams Manila [Member] City Of Dreams Manila [Member] City of Dreams Manila [Member] City Of Dreams [Member] City Of Dreams [Member] City of Dreams [Member] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Closing Arrangement Agreement [Member] Closing Arrangement Agreement [Member] Cooperation Agreement [Member] Commitments and Contingencies COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 22) Commitments And Contingencies [Axis] Commitments And Contingencies [Axis] Commitments And Contingencies [Axis] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments And Contingencies [Domain] Commitments And Contingencies [Domain] Commitments And Contingencies [Domain] Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items] Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] Commitments and Contingencies [Table] Commitments and Contingencies [Table] Commitments and Contingencies [Table] Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Dividends paid amount per share Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Dividend declared per share Common Stock [Member] Ordinary Shares [Member] Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock value per share Ordinary shares, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Ordinary shares, authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Ordinary shares, issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Ordinary shares, outstanding Common Stock, Shares Subscribed but Unissued Subscribed common shares of subsidiary Common Stock, Value, Subscriptions Consideration value for subscribed shares Common Stock, Value, Issued Ordinary shares, par value $0.01; 7,300,000,000 shares authorized; 1,475,924,523 and 1,630,924,523 shares issued; 1,465,100,753 and 1,617,989,293 shares outstanding, respectively Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] Deferred tax assets Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax liabilities Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block] Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration Risk [Line Items] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk [Table] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Total consideration for disposal of assets held for sale. Consideration For Disposal Of Assets Held For Sale Total consideration of properties disposed Consideration from sale of property and equipment offset by escrow funds refundable to certain parties. Consideration From Sale Of Property And Equipment Offset By Escrow Funds Refundable To Certain Parties Consideration of sale of property and equipment offset by escrow funds refundable to the Philippine Parties Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Change Due to Net Income Attributable to Parent and Effects of Changes, Net Changes from net income attributable to Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited's shareholders and transfers from noncontrolling interests Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Net [Abstract] Transfers (to) from noncontrolling interests: Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Table Text Block] Effects of Changes in Company's Ownership Interest Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Construction in Progress [Member] Construction in progress [Member] Construction Payable, Current Construction costs payables The year and month (YYYY-MM) in which the contract will be expired. Contract Expiration Month Year Contract expiration date Initial expiry dates of land use rights Contractual Obligations Term Contractual Obligations Term Initial contract term (in years) Corporate and Other [Member] Corporate and Others [Member] Corporate and Other Operating Expenses Corporate And Other Operating Expenses Corporate and Others expenses Corporate income tax rate on casino operations Corporate Income Tax Rate On Casino Operations Corporate income tax rate on casino operations Amount represents (1) the difference between the fair value of the payments made and the carrying amount of the debt at the time of the modification of debt and/or (2) the write-off of deferred financing fees associated with the modification. Cost Associated With Debt Modification Costs associated with debt modification Costs associated with debt modification Costs and Expenses Total operating costs and expenses Costs and Expenses [Abstract] OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES Costs of sales and operating expenses for the period incurred from transactions with the certain parties. Costs And Expenses To Certain Parties Payments to the Philippine Parties Costs capitalized as deferred finance costs. Costs Capitalized As Deferred Finance Costs Costs capitalized as deferred finance costs Amount of accumulated interest and finance costs and other direct incidental costs capitalized as part of construction in progress. Costs Capitalized To Construction In Progress Costs capitalized to construction in progress Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Total Credit Facility [Member] Credit Facility [Member] Total Credit Facility [Member] Crown and Its Subsidiary [Member] Crown and Its Subsidiary [Member] Crown and its Subsidiary [Member] Crowns Subsidiaries and Its Associated Company [Member] Crowns Subsidiaries and Its Associated Company [Member] Crown's Subsidiaries and Its Associated Company [Member] Crowns Subsidiary and Associated Company [Member] Crowns Subsidiary and Associated Company [Member] Crown's Subsidiary and Associated Company [Member] Crowns Subsidiary [Member] Crowns Subsidiary [Member] Crown's subsidiary [Member] Cultural heritage fee percentage of casino revenues generated from non-junket operation tables payable to PAGCOR. Cultural Heritage Fee Percentage Of Casino Revenues Generated From Non Junket Operation Tables Cultural heritage fee percentage of casino revenues generated from non-junket operation tables payable to PAGCOR Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax expense - current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Income tax expense - current: Current Portion of Long Term Debt Net [Member] Current Portion of Long Term Debt Net [Member] Current Portion of Long Term Debt Net [Member] Customer Deposits, Current Customer deposits and ticket sales Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Instrument Average Interest Rate During Period Debt Instrument Average Interest Rate During Period Average borrowing rate per annum Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Interest rate margin per annum added to applicable variable rate