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Our top choices for Santa Cruz LGBT-friendly hotels

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
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
₹12,935
₹14,915 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

2. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Brooke
₹14,564
₹16,743 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
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.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

3. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Bertha
₹8,932
₹10,337 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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.
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.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Steve
₹12,080
₹13,956 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
United States
Nathan
₹12,787
₹14,724 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

6. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
KimLien
₹9,688
₹11,943 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.
A modern living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and built-in bookshelves.
A grand staircase with patterned tiles, wooden beams, and a skylight.
A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a television, and shelves stocked with bottles.

7. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
United States
Erica
₹15,254
₹21,875 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Chaminade Resort & Spa
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 row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.
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.

8. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Michael
₹6,203
₹8,189 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Beachview Inn
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.
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.
A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

9. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
United States
Christopher
₹11,717
₹13,432 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.
A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.
A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.
A hotel sign with a logo and name, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various plants and a stone wall.

10. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
SONIA ARACELI MATA
₹5,251
₹7,549 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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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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