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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Commercial Street, West End
A waterfront hotel best known for its daily summer Tea Dance on the harbor deck, which makes it one of the most social places to stay in town. Pick it if you want to be where the afternoon crowd gathers; light sleepers may prefer somewhere quieter.
Carver Street, town center
A historic, gay-owned inn that doubles as an entertainment hub, with the Porch Bar, the Wilde Playhouse and a downstairs club. Rooms are simple and it's open year-round; ideal for nightlife lovers, less so for early sleepers.
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.
Maryland Avenue, downtown
A 13-room, gay-owned bed and breakfast for adults that has hosted guests for decades, a short walk from the beach and Rehoboth Avenue. Porches, a sun deck, outdoor showers and a hot buffet breakfast give it an easy, sociable guesthouse feel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lincoln Road, west end
Miami Beach's only gay-owned-and-operated hotel, with its own bar hosting karaoke, trivia and themed nights. It's a sociable, good-value base, though light sleepers should know the bar can make it noisy.
River North (E Ohio Street)
A design-minded hotel-hostel hybrid with private rooms and shared bunk rooms, plus a popular cocktail bar. A budget base downtown that's an easy Red Line ride to Northalsted, though reviews say service can be hit and miss.
Chelsea, W 28th St
A lively, compact-room hotel that was the first in the city certified as a Safe Space by the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative. It hosts Pride parties, and Chelsea's bars are close by.
Castro / Duboce Triangle, 520 Church St
Twenty-one rooms in two restored Edwardian houses with a garden, a few blocks from Castro Street and Dolores Park. Breakfast and an evening wine social are included, making it an easy pick for couples.
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.
Hipódromo Condesa
A homey B&B in a 1930s house near Parque México. Breakfast is served at a shared table in the garden patio. Guests often mention the friendly hosts and the calm setting, which make it easy to meet other travelers.
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.
Levontin St, between Rothschild and Florentin
A big, friendly hostel with private rooms as well as dorms, a rooftop, a bar and nightly events. It suits solo travelers or groups on a budget who want to meet people and walk to the Rothschild and Florentin bars.
Schöneberg (Lietzenburger Straße, near Nollendorfplatz)
An 87-room, adults-only hotel from an LGBTQ-focused chain, a few minutes' walk from the Motzstraße bars. The sixth-floor wellness area has an outdoor jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. Booking sites listed it closed from February to August 2026, so check it's open before you go.
Canal Ring (Kerkstraat 42, near Leidseplein)
A long-running nine-room hotel on Kerkstraat, a short walk from the Reguliersdwarsstraat bars. It used to call itself the 'Gay Friendly Hotel' and now welcomes everyone. Breakfast is included and served at one shared table until noon, which makes it easy to meet other guests. There's no lift, and the stairs are steep.
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.