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Top Santa Cruz LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$260 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$260
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"I picked this hotel due to the short car ride to Pasatiempo Golf course (about 10-15 min). My initial room was window overlooking to swimming pool which extremely loud as there were many people in pool area so I asked front desk for a new room and they were nice enough to accommodate and change room ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 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 AU$272 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$272
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 25 Jul. 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 AU$278 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$278
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,107 reviews)
"Food options"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 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 AU$167 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$167
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Nice and convenient very clean close to the beach"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 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 AU$202 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$202
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 26 Jul. 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 AU$298 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$298
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"It was a great hotel. Ckose to the beach, boardwalk and restaurants. Hotel was clean, comfortable bed. Just to nit-pick, the tv had to set up everytime it was turned on and took 15 minutes or so to be ready to watch. It was inconvenient if I just wantes to check the weather or just to start watching ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 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 AU$283 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$283
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
"Breakfast and staff were my favorites"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 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
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great environment! Going to book again"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 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 AU$269 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$269
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (577 reviews)
"Great customer service"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 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 AU$268 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$268
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 25 Jul. 2025

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Enjoy gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz


What kinds of gay-friendly hotels are there in Santa Cruz?


When you're looking for gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz like?


The best gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz gay-friendly hotels?


You'll find plenty of deals on gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz fully refundable?


A fully refundable cancelation is a handy feature to have, and numerous gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz 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.