Places to stay
108 hotels, guesthouses and resorts in 27 destinations: gay-owned guesthouses, beach-town classics, and city hotels in the gayborhood. Whether you're traveling with a boyfriend, a husband or the group chat, nobody here will ask “two beds?”
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Bradford Street, town center
A polished adults-only (21+) compound a block up from Commercial Street, built around an infinity-edge pool and hot tub. Suits couples and friends who want a quiet, well-kept base with the bars a short walk away; the hotel describes itself as gay-operated.
Province Lands Road, West End
A 30-room design hotel from Lark Hotels on the edge of the National Seashore, with a pool, fire pits, and balcony or patio rooms. Good if you want beach and dunes close by and are happy to bike or walk into the center.
Commercial Street, East End
A straightforward harborfront hotel with its own beach, an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, and continental breakfast. A practical, pet-friendly choice in the quieter East End, about a 15-minute walk to the center.
Fire Island Pines, near the harbor
A small boutique guesthouse a minute from the ferry and the ocean, with a heated pool, roof deck, and sun decks. The most comfortable hotel-style option in the Pines for a weekend of Low Tea and beach days.
Bayview Walk, Cherry Grove
A one-of-a-kind, Venetian-style guesthouse on the bay that calls itself a gay resort for men, with a pool, hot tub, gym, rooftop terrace and sunset bay deck. Rooms range from bay-view luxury to simple economy; some guests find the upkeep uneven, but the bayfront setting is unlike anywhere else on the island.
Ocean Walk, Cherry Grove
Cherry Grove's main hotel, with a pool, poolside bar, and the Ice Palace nightclub right on site. Adults only (21+); the best pick if you want to be in the middle of the Grove's drag shows and dancing.
Wilmington Avenue, downtown
A family-run hotel a block from the boardwalk with an indoor heated saltwater pool, a spa, full breakfast and a daily wine-and-cheese hour. Comfortable and well located for walking everywhere, and a good off-season option.
Baltimore Avenue, on the boardwalk
A big oceanfront hotel on the boardwalk with an oceanfront pool and beach bar, and the longtime hub for Rehoboth Beach Bear Weekend events. Choose it for direct beach access and room to spread out.
Blue Star Highway, Douglas
Open since 1981 and celebrating its 45th season in 2026, the Dunes mixes motel rooms, cottages and suites with a pool, bars, a nightclub and Sunday tea dances. Book it to be at the center of the action; holiday weekends sell out months ahead.
118th Avenue, Fennville (near Saugatuck)
A wooded LGBTQ+ campground with cabins, vintage trailers, glamping tents and RV sites, plus a heated pool, cafe and themed weekends. Great for groups and budget trips; guests must be 21+ and buy a small annual membership.
Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck
A restored 1950s-style motel with a pool and fire-pit courtyard, a short drive from both downtowns. Fun, unfussy and good value for a weekend at the Dunes.
E. San Lorenzo Rd, south of downtown
A small, quiet resort in a Hugh Kaptur midcentury building, run by hosts who live on site. Most suites have full kitchens, so it suits men who want a peaceful base for a longer stay.
650 E. San Lorenzo Rd, south of downtown
A sociable gay men's resort with a large heated pool, open around the clock, beneath the San Jacinto Mountains. Breakfast and a poolside lunch are included, and there are free bikes for getting into town.
Warm Sands
A 24-room gay men's resort in Warm Sands built around one of the larger pool courtyards in town. The saltwater pool and 12-person jacuzzi are open 24 hours, which suits night owls and men who come for the social scene.
288 E. Camino Monte Vista, north of downtown
Calls itself the desert's most exclusive gay men's resort. Rooms have balconies or open onto the pool, and the rate includes breakfast, a poolside lunch and a weekend wine hour, so it suits couples who want an easy, all-sorted stay.
Gay Resort Drive, Cathedral City
A larger men's resort for guests 21 and over, ten minutes east of downtown Palm Springs. It has a pool, two spas, a steam room and its own bar and restaurant, so you don't need to leave the property in the evening.
210 W. Stevens Rd, north Palm Springs
A seven-room motel done head to toe in pink, with a different theme in each room and a pool to match. It's a fun pick for friends who want a camp, photogenic stay, and you can rent the whole place.
Woodland Dr, a short walk from Main Street
An adults-only spot in the redwoods with cabins, rooms and glamping tents, a long history with the LGBTQ+ crowd, and a home base during Lazy Bear Week. It's relaxed and good value, breakfast is included, and you can walk to town and Johnson's Beach.
Armstrong Woods Rd, near Armstrong Redwoods
A 14-room adults-only boutique hotel among old-growth redwoods. Its own site calls it LGBTQ-friendly. Couples come for the saline pool, the year-round hot tub, massages and the orange loaner bikes.
Fleming St at White St, Old Town
Open since 1976, it calls itself the oldest operating gay men's resort in the world. It has a big heated pool, a gym, a sauna, a 24-hour cafe and bar, and a daily happy hour that's the social event of the day.
Duval St, Old Town
A gay men's guesthouse right above the Bourbon St. Pub, with a 24-hour pool, a 15-person jacuzzi, a backyard garden bar and a balcony over Duval. Breakfast is included, and it's for men who want to be in the middle of the nightlife.
1118 Fleming St, Old Town
A historic three-story conch house for guests 21 and over on a quiet, shady street, describing itself as LGBTQ+ friendly. Expect an expanded breakfast, a 24-hour pool and spa, three levels of sun decks and a daily poolside happy hour.
1125 Duval St, Old Town
A historic Duval Street hotel for guests 21 and over, with a pool, a piano bar and a nightly drag cabaret downstairs. It's a fun, central choice for friends who want shows and dinner without a taxi.
NE 13th Avenue, between the beach and Wilton Manors
A friendly two-storey guesthouse set around a garden courtyard and heated pool, with continental breakfast and a weekend happy hour where guests get to know each other. It's a good-value pick for anyone who wants an easy, sociable base rather than a polished hotel.
NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors (waterfront)
A long-running gay men's resort on the water in Wilton Manors, with a lively pool, a quieter pool by the day spa, a hot tub and a tiki bar. Guests praise the relaxed, attitude-free atmosphere and being close to the Wilton Drive bars.
N Birch Road, one block from the beach near Sebastian Street
South Florida's largest all-male resort (21+), with four pools, garden walkways and a full day spa, a short walk from the gay beach at Sebastian Street. A good fit if you want space, spa treatments and the beach close by.
Victoria Park, near Las Olas Boulevard
Open since 1999, these tropical cottages sit on about two acres of gardens with a lap pool, hot tubs, breakfast and an evening happy hour. Many guests come back year after year, and it suits couples who care more about calm and good service than being steps from the beach.
N Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, beachfront
A big, sleek beachfront hotel with a busy pool deck, a short walk south of Sebastian Street Beach. It suits mixed groups of friends who want a full-service hotel instead of a guesthouse.
Ocean Drive at 12th Street
This one's all about location: it sits right across from the 12th Street gay beach, and the hotel lends out beach chairs and towels. There's a pool, plus a spa with a hammam and sauna.
Orleans Street at Bourbon, French Quarter
A grand old French Quarter hotel with a pool, two short blocks from the gay corner at Bourbon and St. Ann. A comfortable full-service choice for groups heading out for Decadence or Mardi Gras.
Burgundy Street, Faubourg Marigny
A 71-room hotel in a restored church, rectory, convent and schoolhouse, with a heated pool and a well-regarded restaurant and bar. It suits anyone who loves design and wants to stay in the Marigny near Frenchmen Street.
8585 Santa Monica Blvd
One of the cheapest beds right on Santa Monica Boulevard, with an outdoor pool and the bars a short walk east. Basic and reviews on upkeep are mixed, but it's hard to beat the location for the price.
733 N West Knoll Dr, between Santa Monica Blvd and Melrose
Roomy suites on a quiet residential street, with a heated rooftop pool and a rooftop tennis court. You can walk to Santa Monica Boulevard and still sleep well.
1000 Westmount Dr
An all-suite hotel one block from the heart of WeHo Pride, with balconies in most suites and a heated rooftop pool. It runs a June Pride offer and suits anyone who wants to walk to the bars.
Union Square
A large downtown hotel with an indoor glass-enclosed pool and sauna, long known for supporting the LGBTQ community and popular during Pride. Convenient for transit to the Castro and SoMa.
Amapas, above the Zona Romántica
A long-running gay-owned boutique hotel on the hillside, with bay views, several pools, a bistro, a spa and a gym. It suits guys who want a resort feel a short walk uphill from the beach and bars.
Zona Romántica, Los Muertos beach
An adults-only resort right on the beach that markets itself as an LGBT beachfront resort. It has a rooftop sky bar on the 13th floor, a guests-only garden pool and use of the Mantamar beach club. A good pick if you want sand, a pool party and the gay beach all in one place.
Centro (Gringo Gulch)
Twelve adults-only suites in a group of historic townhouses above the old town, with gardens, a pool and colonial-style rooms. It is quiet and romantic, about a 15–20 minute walk from the Zona Romántica.
Agios Stefanos coast road, just north of Mykonos Town
A clifftop five-star with a long infinity pool and sunset views, a short drive from town. It suits couples or anyone celebrating something who wants design and calm by day, with Chora's nightlife a quick taxi away.
About 300 m from Mykonos Town
A small luxury hotel with a free-form pool and a sun terrace facing the sea, close enough to walk into town. Gay travel guides often name it as a favorite for guys who want a pool to come back to without being far from the bars.
Upper Chora (Mykonos Town)
Run by the Kousathanas family since 1976, Rochari sits right in town with a pool and views over the rooftops. You can walk down to the bars at night and come back to a quieter spot. It's good value for Mykonos.
Passeig Marítim (seafront promenade)
A long-standing seafront hotel with 170 rooms, many with sea views, steps from the beach and a short stroll from the old town. It's a dependable, central base, though the pool is small and breakfast costs extra.
Passeig Marítim, Terramar end
A design-led seafront hotel with a pool looking over the Mediterranean and a spa. It sits at the quieter western end of the promenade, so the bars are a longer beach walk or a short taxi away. Good for couples who want a resort feel.
Playa del Inglés, a short walk from Yumbo Centre
An adults-only apartment hotel from Axel, the LGBTQ+ hotel brand, with a palm garden, a pool and jacuzzi, and a Saturday BBQ with a DJ on the Skybar. It's the most social option close to Yumbo.
Campo Internacional, about 20 min walk to Yumbo
A small resort of bungalows for gay men, built around a heated saltwater pool and jacuzzi, with a bar and bistro in tropical gardens. It's sociable and relaxed, and reviewers say the staff are attentive.
Campo de Golf, between Yumbo and the dunes
Thirty bungalows for gay men in large tropical gardens, with two pools (one heated year-round), a big jacuzzi and an all-day bar and restaurant. It's quieter than the town-center options but still walkable to the dunes and Yumbo.
Next to the Maspalomas dunes, Playa del Inglés
An adults-only, open-all-year hotel right by the dunes, refurbished in 2021, with two pools and full service. It's a mainstream option that gay guides recommend for couples who want comfort near the beach, about 15 to 20 minutes' walk from Yumbo.
Hotel strip on the seafront, near the marina
A polished beachfront hotel with a rooftop pool, a short walk along the promenade from Hilton Beach. Good if you want a full-service hotel and sea views, with Dizengoff's cafes a few minutes inland.
City West (Budapester Straße, by the Zoo and KaDeWe)
A large five-star hotel next to the Zoo with an 800 m² spa that includes an indoor pool and several saunas. It's about a 20-minute walk or one short U-Bahn ride from Nollendorfplatz. The hotel lists membership in the Berliner Queer-Bündnis, a local queer-inclusion alliance.
Old Centre (Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197)
A grand historic hotel in the old center with an indoor heated pool, sauna and hammam, plus a garden terrace. It's a short walk from the bars on Zeedijk and Warmoesstraat. Pick it if you want a quiet, upscale retreat in the busiest part of town.
De Waterkant
A small boutique hotel in a restored 19th-century Victorian house, right in the gay village. The rooftop Skybar has a pool and views of Table Mountain, and the bars are a short stroll downhill.
Sea Point
A long-time favourite with gay travellers, with about 24 individually styled rooms, many opening onto terraces. There's a pool with a hot tub and a spa with a steam room and sauna. It's a quieter base than De Waterkant, a short ride from the bars and close to the Sea Point promenade.
De Waterkant
An 18th-century Cape-Georgian house with just five suites, wide plank floors, fireplaces and antiques. There's a splash pool and a wraparound terrace. It works well for couples or a group of friends who want a quiet house in the middle of the village.
Silom
A cheerful, good-value chain hotel on Silom Road about a block from the Soi 4 bars, with a rooftop infinity pool. A practical base if you plan to spend your money on nights out rather than the room.
Silom / Lumphini
A dependable upscale hotel across from Lumphini Park and about a three-minute walk to Silom Soi 2, with a pool and a high-floor bar. The hotel promotes itself as LGBTQ+ friendly and holds Booking.com's Travel Proud designation.
Surawong (Silom)
An art-filled hotel on Surawong Road, steps from the Silom bars, with floor-to-ceiling windows, an outdoor pool facing the Mahanakhon tower, and a spa. Some rooms have private onsen-style tubs.
Sathorn / Lumphini
A playful design hotel overlooking Lumphini Park, with rooms themed on the five elements and a rooftop glass-walled pool. It has a long history of hosting gay events. Silom Soi 2 and 4 are a ten-minute walk.
Tags like men only and clothing optional come from each property's own policies. Rules, prices and ownership change, so check the official site before you book.