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24 Best Gay Hotels in Miami

The entire gay hotel Miami scene spans across a vibrant area of about 55 square miles, with over 6 million people calling it home. Whether you’re after budget-friendly hostels or the ultimate in luxury, gay hotel Miami offers accommodations for every taste and budget.

Many of the big-name hotel chains are prominent here, including Accor, IHG, Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott. There are also boutique properties and gay-owned and operated ones.

The choice between South Beach or Downtown — 10 minutes apart by car — comes down to the purpose of the visit. For sun worshiping, partying, and being surrounded by other gay guys, go to the beach. For shopping, eating out, culture, and history, head Downtown.

Florida has an estimated LGBTQI+ population of around 1,000,000, so the entire state is exceptionally gay-friendly. In gay hotel Miami, especially in South Beach—the city’s official ‘gay area’—hotels are incredibly welcoming and designed with LGBTQ+ travelers in mind.

There are still two gay-owned and operated properties in Miami, but the pink dollar is welcomed everywhere with open arms. With such a large and vibrant gay population, chances are you’ll find a staff member who shares your vibe, making your stay at any gay-friendly hotels Miami feel even more inviting.

South Beach is Miami’s gayborhood; there are gay bars, restaurants, and other entertainment venues there. Miami Beach is a man-made island separating Biscayne Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. It can be accessed from downtown Miami by three road bridges, and it’s around 10 minutes away.

The downtown area on the mainland, particularly the Bicknell area, is where most luxury brand hotels are. With easy access to shopping, bars, restaurants, and entertainment, it’s another option for the gay traveler. 

Let’s be real—for the ultimate gay beach escape, South Beach is where it’s at. Why head to a destination like this and not stay where the sun, sand, and gay energy collide? The most popular and most booked gay-friendly hotels in Miami South Beach deliver the perfect blend of luxury, nightlife, and that iconic Miami vibe.

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Why we love it

♥ One of the popular gay hotels in this chain
♥ One block from South Beach
♥ In the heart of the gay bar district
♥ Art Deco interior

Axel has eight hotels in Europe, including Madrid and Ibiza. Axel Beach Miami is the most popular gay hotel in Miami and is the only one in the USA. Catering to a gay adult-only clientele, its location right on Collins Street is one block from the heart of the gay entertainment district in Washington Avenue and also one block from South Beach.

The Art Deco interior takes visitors back to the 1940s. Axel Beach Miami is the playground of Miami’s hippest clientele. The pool is open from sunrise to sunset and has a hot tub.

The lobby bar, open Monday to Friday, is described as Miami’s most hetero-friendly and cosmopolitan meeting point. We love the Sky Bar, which is open Thursday to Sunday.

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♥ Upscale hostel living
♥ Gay men only
♥ Excellent comfort at budget prices
♥ Bar and sauna in the same complex

Part of the Gaythering hotel, bar, and sauna complex, the Crates are a unique take on hostel-style rooms. The rooms themselves are private, but every five units share a communal bathroom.

For budget gay travelers, this is the ideal place to stay. Gaythering has a sauna and bar as part of the complex, and breakfast is served daily in the bar.

The rooms all have a full-size bed and a sleep sound machine. As the rooms are separated by 7’ partitions only, there can be some noise at night. We love the XL Crate room for the ceiling dome mirror over the bed.

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♥ Two blocks from gay nightlife
♥ Two pools
♥ Art in every room
♥ Dog friendly

Moxy Miami South Beach invites guests to play and party like a local. It’s located only half a block from Washington Avenue, where most gay bars are, making it the perfect place to party day and night. This is why Moxy Miami South Beach one of the most booked gay-friendly hotels in Miami.

There are two stunning pool areas. The first is a 72 ft pool on the second floor, which features a glass cut-out over the lobby area. The communal shower area makes for flirtatious fun. The shallow lounging pool on the 8th-floor deck offers 360-degree panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, South Beach, and downtown Miami.

The modern, stylish rooms feature artwork, including paint, spray paint, and mixed media collages. Every room has plush duvets with 300 thread-count, 100% Egyptian cotton linens, and a walk-in rain shower.

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♥ Absolute beachfront
♥ The Sandbox — secret nook with hammocks
♥ Two pools
♥ Michelin star restaurant

Nicknamed ‘the urban resort for the 21st century,’ The Miami Beach EDITION is one of the most popular luxury gay-friendly hotels in Miami and is in a premium oceanfront location in the center of Miami Beach.

We love The Sandbox. It’s a secret hideaway just off the beach, and there are hammocks and low-lying beds to take a nap in between cocktails.

The resort has two private pools, one of which has luxury cabanas outfitted with televisions.

Stay in a room or a suite. We love the bungalows; the ones on the top level have a sun deck and a private plunge pool.

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Why we love it

♥ Gay owned and operated
♥ Hotel, bar, and sauna in the one complex
♥ Adult-only hotel
♥ POPCAKE pancake machine

There’s nothing more convenient than having a bar and a sauna connected to your hotel. You don’t need to go anywhere to get all your needs met. Hotel Gaythering is located on the west coast of Miami Beach.

Hotel Gaythering has six room types, all with king beds, hypoallergenic bedding, and a BROOKSTONE sleep sound machine.

There is no lunch or dinner restaurant on-site, but there are so many on your doorstep that it’s unnecessary. However, the bar serves a buffet breakfast for hotel guests, featuring a POPCAKE pancake machine.

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♥ Absolute beachfront on South Beach
♥ Two pools and a rooftop tennis and basketball court
♥ Every room has an ocean view
♥ Pet friendly

Located at the top of South Beach, the W South Beach is a luxury oceanfront hotel within walking distance of the gay nightlife.

A $30 million renovation was completed in November 2020, and now W South Beach is the only resort on Miami Beach where every room has an ocean view. The rooms are luxurious and modern, with herringbone flooring and Italian marble in the bathrooms.

The beach area has private beach chairs for hotel guests (2 complimentary per room), and the hotel’s Beach Ambassadors care for the clients’ every need.

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5/5
Why we love it

♥ Ocean and river views
♥ 15th floor pool deck
♥ Hollywood Regency–inspired interiors
♥ Pet friendly

There are two W hotels in Miami. In the heart of Miami’s financial district, the W Miami is the most booked gay-friendly hotel in Miami Downtown and is on the corner of the peninsula. To your right is Biscayne Bay, and to your left is Miami River.

The rooms at the W Miami are stunning. They have floor-to-ceiling windows, offering views of downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay. Every room has a marble bathroom and features the W signature bed; you won’t want to get out of it in the morning.

The pool deck on the 15th floor faces the bay and is open daily from 7.30 am to 7.30 pm. Also on the 15th floor is ADDiKT restaurant, with outdoor seating, which offers contemporary American food.

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♥ Adults-only hotel — 18+
♥ The only resort on Belle Isle
♥ Infinity pool
♥ Pet friendly

Standard hotels worldwide are some of our favorite places to stay, and Standard Miami is up there, too. It’s more of an adults-only spa than a mere resort. This is the place to come and unwind and get totally pampered.

The Standard Miami is unique as it’s the only resort on Belle Isle, a small island in Biscayne Bay. The hotel faces north into the bay.

The spa is the reason to stay there, and the hydrotherapy playground features an aroma steam room, sauna, ice room, Roman waterfall hot tub, and an infinity pool.

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3/5
Why we love it

♥ Adult-only
♥ Two blocks from the gay party strip
♥ Rooftop pool with ocean views
♥ Kitchenettes in every room

Made up of five buildings on Ocean Drive, the Strand Ocean Drive Suites is ideally situated opposite Lummus Park and facing South Beach. It’s two blocks from the gay venues on Washington Avenue.

The all-suite rooms range from 500 sq ft to 800 sq ft, with many of them ocean-facing. Each suite has a kitchenette and a rain shower; most have balconies.

The stunning rooftop pool area overlooks South Beach and the Atlantic Ocean.

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♥ Budget property in a convenient location
♥ 100% non-smoking hotel
♥ Exceptionally friendly staff

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Brickell is conveniently located in the downtown area, next to the river. It’s opposite Fort Dallas Park and only a few steps to the ferry terminal. Two Metromover train stations are nearby.

Choose from queen-bed rooms or king-bed suites. For the price, they’re excellent rooms. There’s a small outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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