LGBTQ, gay and lesbian-friendly, hotels, inns, and resorts in Massachusetts

Providing one-of-a-kind, memorable experiences for gay and lesbian travelers is the aim of every member of the Preferred Hotel Group’s Preferred Pride collection. XV Beacon is proud to be part of that collection, standing for equality in employment policies and services. The hotel, in the vibrant neighborhood of Beacon Hill, offers a Preferred Pride package that includes a bottle of chilled champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries waiting for you in your elegant room, suite or studio. All accommodations feature gas fireplaces, luxurious bedding and white Italian marble bathrooms with heated towel racks. Some have whirlpool tubs. There’s a state-of-the-art fitness center, and 24/7 room service with the full menu from the Mooo steakhouse, one of Boston’s most sophisticated restaurants.

At the Publick House Historic Inn, they have prided themselves on creating a warm, home-away-from-home atmosphere for travelers since 1771. Today, guests can choose from a variety of rooms, including historic inn rooms with antiques and period reproductions; Tillyer House rooms close to the fitness room, spa and large sitting area; Chamberlain House rooms perfect for wedding and other groups; and standard hotel rooms in the Country Motor Lodge nestled in an apple orchard. Several rooms are pet friendly. Inn amenities include an outdoor pool, gorgeous grounds, a classic New England Bake Shoppe and two dining areas with 18th-century ambiance: the Historic Tap Room featuring hearty Yankee fare and Ebenezer’s Tavern, with comfortable couches by the fireplace and serving everything from jumbo crab cakes to shepherd’s pie.

Luxurious accommodations, superior service and a host of amenities make the Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club a must for those seeking that classic Cape Cod getaway. Upscale guest rooms in the Mansion and breezy villas in the The Villages offer private patios or balconies, kitchenettes, dining rooms, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs and other options. Dine al fresco on a terrace or in a cozy pub, listening to live entertainment. Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board and slip into the bay off a private beach or into a charming pond. Or, rent a bike and hit the Cape Cod Rail Trail. There’s a gorgeous golf course, elegant spa, nine tennis courts, pickle ball courts, hot tub and five sparkling pools, including two indoor heated pools.