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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Santa Cruz LGBT-friendly hotels

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

1. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Grester
Rp2.414.340
Rp2.783.882 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

2. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Bertha
Rp1.666.073
Rp1.928.267 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Steve
Rp2.253.384
Rp2.603.297 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

4. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Brooke
Rp2.712.744
Rp3.118.520 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.
A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

5. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Michael
Rp1.271.552
Rp1.655.736 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Beachview Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.
A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.
A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

6. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
KimLien
Rp1.804.510
Rp2.224.450 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Natalya
Rp2.235.872
Rp2.583.494 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
United States
Anna Christine
Rp2.412.022
Rp2.776.421 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.
A breakfast area with a large mural of a vineyard, wooden furniture, and a buffet with various food items.
A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.
A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

9. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
United States
Christopher
Rp2.229.269
Rp2.553.793 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

10. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Linda
Rp2.180.546
Rp2.521.421 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Frequently asked questions

How do I find an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
Consider this your open invitation to pack your bags and find LGBTQ-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz on Expedia. Staying in this seaside area will give you access to its beaches and entertainment.
What is the favourite LGBTQ-friendly place to stay in Santa Cruz?
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel that features free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz and Mission Inn are other good choices for your trip.
How many gay-friendly accommodation options are there in Santa Cruz?
There are currently 20 gay-friendly accommodation options in Santa Cruz.
What are the top places to visit in Santa Cruz?
During your trip, get out and enjoy everything Santa Cruz has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at Ocean Street, Mission Santa Cruz and Pacific Avenue.
What is a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
LGBTQ-friendly hotels, also known as gay-friendly hotels, welcome all travellers who identify as LGBTQIA+. You'll find a selection of LGBTQ-friendly accommodation options on our site. In Santa Cruz, these hotels prioritise 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 Santa Cruz hotel?
Take a holiday from the ordinary; stay at a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz, and you won't have to hide or your sexuality or your gender identity when you check in. Many of our LGBTQ-friendly accommodation options offer community-specific packages, exclusive tours and opportunities for social interaction.

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