Gay Friendly Businesses in Florida

Planning an LGBTQ+ visit to Florida? Browse businesses previously featured by Gay Travel Information in Altamonte Springs, Bay Harbor Islands, Clearwater Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Walton Beach and other featured destinations. Follow the review links for our original editorial coverage and the current-information links for planning your visit.

This Florida guide currently brings together 40 featured businesses. It is a curated directory of our existing coverage, not a complete list of every welcoming business in the state.

Business information was checked on October 1, 2026. Linked reviews may be historical: prices, menus, amenities, ownership and contact details can change. Review years are shown below; confirm reservations, hours, accessibility and seasonal calendars directly before visiting.

Inclusion reflects our editorial coverage, not a new certification of current LGBTQ+ policies. Confirmed closed or renamed entries, and listings whose current identity or status could not be established, have been withheld from this guide.

Miami, Fort Lauderdale & South Florida

Grand Beach Hotel Bay Harbor: Hotel in Bay Harbor Islands. Current address: 9601 East Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154. A hotel offering oversized suites with separate living and sleeping areas, waterfront pool, and hot tub. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2025.
Mai-Kai Restaurant: Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Restaurant and Polynesian Show serving Polynesian cuisine, appetizers, entrees, teriyaki, fried rice, and Pad Thai. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2014.
Pelican Grand Beach Resort: Resort in Fort Lauderdale. Current address: 2000 North Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. A 156-room resort located directly on the Atlantic Ocean with a 500-foot private beach. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2025.
Four Seasons Hotel Miami: Hotel in Miami. A downtown Miami hotel with a two-acre rooftop deck, palms, pool, cabanas and over-water hammocks. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2019.
SLS LUX Brickell: Hotel in Miami. All-suite hotel in Miami’s Brickell District with rooftop pool and fitness center. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2024.
1 Hotel South Beach: Hotel in Miami Beach. Current address: 2341 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Hotel located on Collins Avenue at the beach, along a 600-foot shoreline. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2023.
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort: Resort in Miami Beach. Current address: 6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Miami Beach resort and spa offering wellness retreats and restorative treatments. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2023.
Grand Beach Hotel: Hotel in Miami Beach. Current address: 4835 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140-2751. An all-suite beachfront hotel located directly on the Atlantic Ocean along Collins Avenue. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2026.
Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach: Hotel in Miami Beach. Current address: 101 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Hotel offering free WiFi, on-site dining and drinks, room service, and flexible event space. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2015.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel: Hotel in Miami Beach. Oceanfront hotel in the heart of South Beach’s historic Art Deco District. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2022.
The Betsy: Hotel in Miami Beach. boutique hotel with rooms, dining, a library, live jazz, book talks, and arts programming. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2015.
Grand Beach Hotel Surfside: Hotel in Surfside. All-suite oceanfront hotel and retreat with beach service, multiple pools, dining venues, and fitness facilities. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2025.
The Ben, Autograph Collection: Hotel in West Palm Beach. Current address: 251 N Narcissus Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA. The Ben is a hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2024.
West Palm Beach Marriott: Hotel in West Palm Beach. Downtown West Palm Beach hotel with newly renovated accommodations and modern rooms. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2017.

The Florida Keys

Playa Largo Resort & Spa: Resort in Key Largo. Waterfront resort in Key Largo offering accommodations, dining, fishing, and outdoor adventures. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2026.
Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort: Resort in Key West. Current address: 1500 Reynolds Street, Key West, FL 33040. A resort and resort hotel in the Curio Collection by Hilton. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2017.
Ocean Key Resort + Spa: Resort in Key West. oceanfront resort in Key West with accommodations, dining, spa, events, and curated experiences. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2025.
Orchid Key Inn: Hotel in Key West. Current address: 1004 Duval Street, Key West. Adult-only inn in historic Old Town Key West, one block from Hemingway House and Historic Lighthouse. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2013.

Orlando & Central Florida

Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs: Hotel in Altamonte Springs. Current address: 350 Northlake Blvd, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32701-5297, USA. Hilton hotel offering rooms, digital check-in, fitness center, outdoor pool, and complimentary transportation within three miles. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2016.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: Hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Beach hotel near Walt Disney World Resort with pools, restaurants, Wi-Fi, and parking. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2015.
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando Disney Springs Area: Hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Current address: 2305 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. All-suite hotel in the Disney Springs Resort Area. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2023.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort: Resort in Lake Buena Vista. Current address: 1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, USA. These Disney hotels are located in the heart of the Walt Disney World. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2018.
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort: Hotel in Orlando. An on-site hotel at Universal Orlando Resort with rooms, suites, restaurants, pool and meeting space. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2015.
Mango’s Tropical Cafe: Restaurant in Orlando. A multi-venue entertainment complex offering gourmet dining, live entertainment, cocktails, and private events. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2017.
Margaritaville Orlando: Restaurant in Orlando. Current address: 6000 Universal Studios Plaza, Suite 704, Orlando, FL 32819. Restaurant located in Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2012. The current address wording differs from the archived review; use the current operator information when planning your visit. This is not necessarily a physical relocation.
Universal Epic Universe: Attraction in Orlando. Current address: 1001 Epic Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819. A theme park with rides, attractions, themed lands, entertainment, characters, and interactive experiences. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2024.
Universal Orlando Resort: Attraction in Orlando. Theme parks, hotels and vacation packages, with park tickets and annual passes. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2015.
Universal Orlando’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Hotel in Orlando. Current address: 6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819. A retro-style hotel with two pools, a winding river, bowling alley, food court, and shuttle buses. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2015.

Tampa Bay & the Gulf Coast

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach: Hotel in Clearwater Beach. Current address: 100 Coronado Drive, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767. Hotel offering guest stays, event space, and Clearwater Beach destination weddings. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2018.
Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater/Madeira Beach: Hotel in Madeira Beach. Hotel with waterfront guest rooms, Bistro dining and meeting space. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2018.
Sailport Waterfront Suites: Resort in Tampa. Offers one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, private balconies, a heated pool, and a sandy beach. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2018.
The Straz Center for the Performing Arts: Theatre in Tampa. Current address: 1010 N Macinnes Place, Tampa, FL 33602. Performing arts center offering Broadway performances, opera and arts-education programs. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2016.
Sunset Beach House: Resort in Treasure Island. Beachfront vacation rental complex located directly on the sands of Treasure Island, on Florida’s West Coast. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2017.

The Emerald Coast

The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach: Resort in Fort Walton Beach. Family-friendly resort with beach access, dining, drinks, entertainment, weddings, receptions, meetings, and events. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2025.
Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard: Hotel in Miramar Beach. Rooms include large workstations, ergonomic chairs, mini-fridges, Keurigs, and sofa beds. Current business information. The linked review dates from 2015.
Crescent Condominiums: Resort in Miramar Beach. Current address: 50 Monaco Street, Miramar Beach, FL 32550. A 4-story, 68-unit gated condominium with pools, beach access, and fitness facilities. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2017.
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort: Resort in Miramar Beach. Current address: 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550. A 2,400-acre resort and resort community with vacation rentals, beaches, golf, tennis, spa services, dining, and transportation. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2014. The current address wording differs from the archived review; use the current operator information when planning your visit. This is not necessarily a physical relocation.
SOLARIS: Event venue in Miramar Beach. Current address: 8330 Mike Hayes Dr., Miramar Beach, FL 32550. SunQuest Cruises operates year-round dining and entertainment cruises aboard the SOLARIS yacht. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2015.
SpringHill Suites Navarre Beach: Hotel in Navarre. All-suite hotel offering suites with living areas, workstations, Wi‑Fi, breakfast, fitness center, pool, whirlpool, and lazy river. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2025.

St. Augustine & the Atlantic Coast

Beacher’s Lodge Oceanfront Suites: Hotel in St. Augustine. Oceanfront condo-hotel offering nightly, weekly, and monthly rental suites with kitchenettes and a temperature-controlled pool. Current business information · Supporting location information. The linked review dates from 2017.

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