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Our top choices for Eastside Santa Cruz LGBT-friendly hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (501 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Hitching Post Studios Inn

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful Had a nice pool."
United States
Ramiro
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

4. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"I enjoyed every bit of my stay here"
United States
Lynette
The price is AU$311
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Chaminade Resort & Spa

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

6. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,364 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

7. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice room great location decent breakfast."
United States
Nancy
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,300 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,013 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,288 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
The price is AU$241
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Casablanca On The Beach
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Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A floor plan with a bedroom measuring 18'1' x 15'4' and 277 sq. ft., a bathroom measuring 5'9' x 9'6' and 55 sq. ft., and a closet measuring 5'11' x 5'3' and 31 sq. ft.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
23 reviews
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A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.
Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
501 reviews
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A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a flat roof, solar panels, and a stone facade.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
727 reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find gay-friendly accommodation in Eastside Santa Cruz?

Book a place where you can be yourself! You'll find LGBTQ-friendly hotels in Eastside Santa Cruz on our website. People like Eastside Santa Cruz for its seaside and waterfront.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly place to stay in Eastside Santa Cruz?

Hitching Post Studios Inn is one of the top choices for those in the LGBT community.

What are the top places to visit in Eastside Santa Cruz?

During your trip, get out and enjoy everything Eastside Santa Cruz has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit Monterey Bay, Twin Lakes State Beach and Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at Seabright Beach, Sunny Cove Beach and Pleasure Point Park.

What is a gay-friendly hotel in Eastside Santa Cruz?

LGBTQ-friendly hotels are places where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travellers are proudly welcomed. Expedia has worked with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) to compile a selection of LGBTQ-friendly hotels worldwide. In Eastside Santa Cruz, hotels affiliated with IGLTA operate in a spirit of inclusiveness, prioritising a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.

What can I expect from an LGBTQ-friendly Eastside Santa Cruz hotel?

Take a holiday from the ordinary; stay at a gay-friendly hotel in Eastside Santa Cruz, and get a warm welcome from a community you belong to. Some of Expedia's LGBTQ-friendly hotels go the extra mile and offer wedding ceremonies and honeymoon packages for same-sex couples.

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