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Top San Mateo LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Crowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1221 Chess Dr Foster City CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$227 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$227
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
The property itself is great. Helpful staff, clean rooms, great breakfast. However, it's the small things that prevent a full five stars: 1) I need to print something out at the business center, and not only were the computers not working, the printer was only connected to one of the two computers. ...

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Opens in a new windowCrowne Plaza Hotel Foster City - San Mateo by IHG
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
2.5 out of 5
480 N Bayshore Boulevard San Mateo CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$171 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$171
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,405 reviews)
Everything was great except one thing . We were staying in #226 The Latino neighbor was having a music party all night long , till about 1:05 am We only stayed one night , not sure if this is an every night thing ? If it is ! Then the property will need to consider installing double paneled window ...

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Opens in a new windowBest Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
3 out of 5
330 N Bayshore Blvd San Mateo CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$171 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$171
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,114 reviews)
Great hotel, close to a lot of different places to visit. Front desk staff was super helpful, plenty of parking, the only negative is that they didn’t clean our room. We were there from Friday - Monday and they didn’t come clean.

Reviewed on 8 May 2026

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Courtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City
3 out of 5
550 Shell Blvd Foster City CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$184 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$184
22 May - 23 May
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
No elevator in our section, coffee pot didn't work, had to pay for parking

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Opens in a new windowCourtyard by Marriott San Mateo Foster City
Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
3 out of 5
2000 Winward Way San Mateo CA
The price is AU$198 per night from 5 June to 6 June
AU$198
5 June - 6 June
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Great staff! Vibrant & welcoming!

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Opens in a new windowResidence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo
TownePlace Suites San Mateo Foster City
3 out of 5
1299 Chess Dr Foster City CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$238 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$238
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (556 reviews)
Safe area

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

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Enjoy gay-friendly hotels in San Mateo


What kinds of gay-friendly hotels are there in San Mateo?


When you're looking for gay-friendly hotels in San Mateo, you'll find a wide variety of options to choose from. These welcoming hotels come in all shapes and sizes and offer a diverse array of amenities and special features you can enjoy. Whether you're looking for something romantic, like hotels with spa facilities, or are more interested in rooms better fit for a solo traveller or a group of friends, you'll find it here. What these hotels all have in common, though, is strict anti-discrimination policies and insight into some of the most popular LGBTQ-friendly activities available in town.


What are the best gay-friendly hotels in San Mateo like?


The best gay-friendly hotel in San Mateo depends on what you're looking for in accommodation. Fortunately, you can easily find what you need, thanks to the multitude of available search filters. You can filter based on amenities you may be interested in, like hot tubs or pet-friendly policies, or you can sort by star rating. You can even filter by guest reviews to show only hotels that have received predominantly high marks from previous guests. Don't forget to mark the filter for LGBTQ-friendly hotels to only show anti-discriminatory hotels in your results.


How can I find deals on San Mateo gay-friendly hotels?


You'll find plenty of deals on gay-friendly hotels in San Mateo. If you want to increase your chances of finding a deal, try booking your stay in the off-season when prices are usually cheaper. Additionally, think about what amenities you may be willing to go without to drive the price down even further. Of course, booking a short distance away from prominent attractions can be an easy way to save while still being close to public transport routes that can get you to the action easily. Just keep in mind that these are general trends rather than solid rules, as prices fluctuate all the time and can be difficult to predict.


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Are gay-friendly hotels in San Mateo fully refundable?


A fully refundable cancelation is a handy feature to have, and numerous gay-friendly hotels in San Mateo offer it. Expedia is proud to host a wide variety of hotels that offer full refund – there's even a search-filter option for it. You'll be able to see all qualifying hotels clearly marked on your search results page without even having to click the hotels individually.

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