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Top Santa Cruz LGBT Welcoming Hotels

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$267 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$267
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Pool was nice"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 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$238 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$238
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Amazing staff, hotel, bed, walking area, location, etc."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 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$259 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$259
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,119 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 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 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$167
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Front desk was wonderful! Allowed me to park car in lot and check in early. Called me when room was actually ready. Great location easy walk to everything. I even was able to walk to downtown Santa Cruz from location. This is not a luxury hotel but was clean, safe, and quiet. Great rate and perfect ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 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$203 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$203
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Large room with a separate toileting and sink area which is really helpful with a larger family. Loved the quiet patio/ garden areas provided."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 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$254 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$254
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Young Lady at the front desk went over the top to accommodate myself and family. Great vibes, Hotel was great, clean, and walking distance from the beach. Definitely going to be my go to hotel when visiting santa cruz."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$254 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$254
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Comfortable room, friendly front staff, great breakfast."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Rio Vista Suites
3 out of 5
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The receptionist who checked me in was very kind and made me feel very welcome. Great little gem of a hotel. Super charming and very well appointed. A definite diamond in the ruff."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 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$267 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$267
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (578 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$259 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$259
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (561 reviews)
"Nice, clean, great location. Close to UCSC, breweries, a distillery, restaurants and Natural Bridges."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 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.


Why should I book a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz with Expedia?


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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.