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A pool with a glass barrier and a view of a residential area.

1. Promenade Fusion Itaguaí

Promenade Fusion Itaguaí
4.0 star property
Itaguai
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (230 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Maria
The price is ฿2,829
฿2,971 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Promenade Fusion Itaguaí
A modern hotel with multiple balconies, a large outdoor pool, and a view of the ocean.

2. Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
5.0 star property
Barra da Tijuca
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Was a great upscale place to stay"
United States
Edwin
The price is ฿7,425
฿9,194 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees, in front of a modern building with large windows.

3. Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
5.0 star property
Jacarepagua
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean rooms, staff was friendly. Food both breakfast and dinner were a good choice."
United States
Tyler
The price is ฿3,625
฿4,316 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a tiled deck and a palm tree.

4. Mercure RJ Nova Iguaçu Hotel

Mercure RJ Nova Iguaçu Hotel
3.5 star property
Nova Iguacu Centro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (569 reviews)
"I stay here on every trip to Brazil. Love the property and love the friendly staff"
United States
Anthony
The price is ฿1,866
฿1,959 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Mercure RJ Nova Iguaçu Hotel
A balcony with wicker furniture and glass railings overlooking the ocean.

5. Riale Brisa Barra

Riale Brisa Barra
5.0 star property
Barra da Tijuca
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location. Loved it!!"
United States
Michelle
The price is ฿3,978
฿4,177 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Riale Brisa Barra
A green-tiled bathroom with a visible shower area and a shelf with neatly rolled towels.

6. Promenade Link Stay Barra da Tijuca

Promenade Link Stay Barra da Tijuca
4.0 star property
Barra da Tijuca
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (836 reviews)
"Good hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Good price, very good breakfast, good room and shower."
United States
Edmundo
The price is ฿3,251
฿3,413 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Promenade Link Stay Barra da Tijuca
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How do I find an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
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What is there to see 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 Centro Cultural Municipal de Santa Cruz Doutor Antonio Nicolau Jorge, Serra de Sao Tome and Cidade das Criancas.
What is a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
LGBTQ-friendly hotels are places where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travellers are proudly welcomed. We have worked with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) to compile a selection of gay-friendly hotels worldwide. In Santa Cruz, hotels affiliated with IGLTA operate in a spirit of inclusiveness, prioritising a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.
What can I expect from a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
Stay at an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz and get a warm welcome from a community you belong to. Some of Expedia's LGBTQ-friendly hotels go the extra mile and offer wedding ceremonies and honeymoon packages for same-sex couples.