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Top Santa Cruz LGBT Friendly Hotels

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $202 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
CA $202
CA $233 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"One of the best hotels i have stayed out staff was super friendly check in and check out easy just all around great experience"

Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2025

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $212 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
CA $212
CA $244 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,022 reviews)
"It is a beautiful hotel, noted both couples as well as families having fun. But what I really appreciated the most was the staff. Every interaction was positive, they all were helpful and friendly. The first thing as soon as I walked to get registered, I noted their smiles. They are Pet friendly ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundable
The price is CA $204 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $204
CA $250 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,107 reviews)
"Food options"

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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Beachview Inn
2 out of 5
50 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $117 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $117
CA $149 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Nice and convenient very clean close to the beach"

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2025

Beachview Inn
Mission Inn
2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $148 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $148
CA $181 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Great customer service, large room, enjoyed the jacuzzi tub. Quiet, nice breakfast. We will definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2025

Mission Inn
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 out of 5
500 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $210 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
CA $210
CA $241 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Cassie is a great front staff person. Super helpful and knowledgeable about the property and the community. Would definitely recommend this property because of her. Also the rooms were clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2025

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3 out of 5
2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is CA $222 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $222
CA $254 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
"Very quiet and safe location. Staff were nice and very clean place."

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Rio Vista Suites
3 out of 5
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $225 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
CA $225
CA $276 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great environment! Going to book again"

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2025

Rio Vista Suites
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
1505 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $210 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
CA $210
CA $241 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (577 reviews)
"Great customer service"

Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2025

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 out of 5
2424 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $210 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $210
CA $241 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (555 reviews)
"Electric charger available. Clean and convenient location. Beds were comfortable. Microwave and water dispenser was available. Great location for wine tasting and walking distance to natural bridge."

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2025

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Find the top gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz


Are gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz available?


Yes, Santa Cruz gay-friendly hotels are available in abundance throughout the area. These hotels come in a wide variety of configurations as well, allowing you to customize your vacation whether you're looking for something budget-friendly or something more luxurious. Room configurations, amenities, styles and more can all be customized as you see fit based on the kind of vacation experience you're looking for. Plus, these hotels have strict policies against discrimination and typically are in the know regarding the best LGBTQ-friendly activities in town.



How can I find the best gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz?


Finding Santa Cruz gay-friendly hotels is easy, thanks to our search filters. You'll find a massive array of filters, so you can sort your results to only show hotels that cater specifically to your desired vacation experience. You can implement filters for amenities in your hotel as well as for star ratings and guest reviews. You'll even find filters for price, so you can limit your results to only show hotels that are within your established budget. Additionally, you'll find a filter for LGBTQ-friendly hotels, so be sure to activate that one to sort all the non-accommodating hotels out of your search results.



How can I find top deals on gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz?


To find deals, you'll want to take advantage of the various factors that affect hotel prices. These include the time of year, amenities, neighbourhood and more. Travelling during the off-season can net you lower prices, as can relinquishing amenities like spas and hot tubs. Additionally, booking outside of town can be cheaper than putting yourself right in the middle of the action. Don't forget to sort your search results by price as well to see the cheapest options for your hotel first. Gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz have fluctuating prices, so it's important to remember that these are more general trends than rules set in stone.



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