In 2014, Brazil and the United States were the two countries more wanted by international LGBT tourists, according to the World Travel Market
About 26% of visitors to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Florianópolis, Salvador,Brasilia and Fortaleza are LGBT people. Brazil has more than 6,000 gay-friendly hotels and hostels registered in travel agencies and mainly specialized in the gay-oriented sites, which are the major source of information for travelers. The establishments receives a sticker with a rainbow, a global symbol of the gay movement.
Best tours in Fortaleza
Fortaleza is the capital of the northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará. It’s known for its beaches, which are punctuated by red cliffs, palm trees, dunes and lagoons. Fortaleza’s long-standing folkloric traditions are presented in dance performances at the art nouveau José de Alencar theater, open since 1910. Another architectural highlight is the neo-Gothic Catedral Metropolitana.
- Jericoacoara in 1 day
- City Tour Fortaleza – Full Day Cumbuco Beach Tour by Nettour
- Canoe Quebrada Full Day Tour – Departure from Fortaleza by Vitorino Turismo
- Cumbuco-Leaving Fortaleza by Girafatur
- ParaMotor Instruction Double Flight
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1. Hotel Brasil Tropical 4* – Hoteis Gay Friendly em Fortaleza

Located on Fortaleza´s exclusive Abolição Avenue, Brasil Tropical offers a rooftop pool with panoramic ocean views. Guests can request massage services. WiFi and parking are available.
Rooms at Brasil Tropical are pleasant, featuring a private balcony with scenic sea and city views. Guests can stay at units that have a mini kitchen upon request. Air conditioning and cable TV are offered.
The restaurant at Brasil Tropical serves international cuisine. A breakfast buffet with croissants, natural juices and fresh cakes is served daily.
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Guests at Brasil Tropical can benefit from shops, supermarkets and banks located only a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.
One of the best in Meireles Beach, Brasil Tropical Hotel is the one chosen by the city’s cultural place for productions, such as film and dance festivals and artists coming to perform in Fortaleza.
The restaurant has its own attraction and charm.
Why You Should Book Hotel Brasil Tropical
A traditional self-service services for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Location: Located at Meireles Beach, just only one block from the Handicraft Market and meters away from the Metal Bridge and the Dragão do Mar Cultural Centre, a colorful and amazing place full of bars, restaurants, cinemas and theater.
Brazil Tropical Hotel hosts a versatile convention centre in a privilegie area for all kind of event that includes 03 meeting rooms that can be divided for a 200 people capacity.
The meeting and conference center also has a support room for secretary and just amazing for small and reserved meetings.
Stylish restaurant serving brazilian and international cuisine.
Our Chefs are award winners and quite prepared to serve the best brazilian and international cuisine in an amazing environment, rocked with live music in the dinning time.
Breakfast: 06:30 am to 10:00 am – Sliced bread with butter/jam/honey, cheese, meat, croissants, sandwiches, pastries, rolls, fruit juice and various hot beverages and gourmet show cooking omelette and tapioca.
The hotel is very well located around the beach block (not beach front) of the Meireles Beach, which is the best city beach in Fortaleza. In front of that block every night there’s an outstanding artisan fair on the boardwalk, and there are many options of restaurants, bars and street bars in the boardwalk for you to choose from.
The rooms are very clean, reception and cleaning personnel are friendly, but english is spoken only at the reception.
The restaurant has an excellent hot breakfast with eggs, local tasty tapioca, fruits and juices, breads and variety of cheeses and cold cuts – we strongly recommend that you include that on your daily rate when you book.
Lunch and dinner are also good and “by the pound” so you pay for kilos of the variety of salads, and hot meals including grilled meat cuts, shrimp, fishes and etc.
The restaurant waiters and attendants are very courteous and friendly.
The hotel is super well located, near the beachfront, with lots of good restaurants. The room has a living room and a room with a double bed.
We found the apartment where we stayed very nice and modern and there was a lot of space in the living room.
Excellent property with a super friendly and helpful staff. Not luxury, but better than expected and more that adequate.
Very good location, one block from the beach and near most places to visit downtown. The beach is beautify, but we were told not to swim there due to pollution.
We took Uber to nearby Praia Futuro, which is a great beach.
Why You Should NOT Book Hotel Brasil Tropical
Although it is well located, walking distance to the beach, beira mar nd many places, the room was not as I expected. I was told it has a partial kitchen in the room, so I could make breakfast.
To my surprise there was nothing when I arrived. I asked for a coffee maker and a microwave, but the told me they only have a heater and pans.
I explained them I just wanted something to make coffee, they told me I could have breakfast at the hotel with a cost of 33 Reales, which was not my idea.
I could never reach the supervisor neither on the phone not personally.

How much does a room costs at Hotel Brasil Tropical?
Prices start 46 $/night for Deluxe Double Room. The Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment is 76$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for gay couples. double room features air conditioning.
Featuring a balcony with side sea and city views, this suite features a mini kitchen, a dining area and a TV with cable channels. Styled with modern furnishings, it provides a sofa bed and a safe.
Where to book online – Hotel Brasil Tropical – Hoteis Gay Friendly em Fortaleza – you can find the best hotels deals in Fortaleza during Dreamworld Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Fortaleza on Booking.com or Agoda.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
2. Assahi Motel (Adult Only) 3* – Hoteis Gay Friendly em Fortaleza

Designed for adults only, the love hotel Assahi is located 1,6 km from Fortaleza centre. It offers free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Drinks, snacks and meals can be enjoyed at the bar and restaurant.
The air-conditioned rooms feature a minibar and an LCD TV with cable channels. All are equipped with a private bathroom. Laundry services are arranged.
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Assahi Motel is 6.6 km from Pinto Martins international airport, 7.2 km from Arena Castelão stadium and 5.3 km from Central Market. José de Alencar Theatre is 4.5 km away, and parking is free.
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Fortaleza, Assahi Motel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation.
Well-known for its proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Assahi Motel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Fortaleza.
As your “home away from home,” the motel rooms offer air conditioning and a minibar, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available.
Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk and room service while staying at Assahi Motel.
In addition, Assahi Motel offers a pool and an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Fortaleza trip additionally gratifying.
Why You Should Book Assahi Motel
Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Metropolitana Cathedral (2.0 mi) and Passeio Público (2.1 mi), guests of Assahi Motel can easily experience some of Fortaleza’s most well known attractions.
While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Italian restaurants, including Forneria Coriolano, Casa Nostra, and La Bella Italia, all of which are a short distance from Assahi Motel.
Should time allow, Santuário Nossa Senhora de Fatima and Museu de Arte da Universidade Federal Ceará are some popular attractions that are within walking distance.
Assahi Motel is sure to make your visit to Fortaleza one worth remembering.
Why You Should NOT Book Assahi Motel
Quite flashy on the outside, but inside the room is small and unattractive. The basics for anyone looking to spend a night.
The price is a little above expectations, but the difference is that some suites have a bathtub and pool.

How much does a room costs at Assahi Motel ?
Prices start 45 $/night for Double Room. The King Suite is 230$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for gay couples. double room features air conditioning.
This larger air-conditioned suite features a dance floor, as well as an LCD cable TV, minibar, spacious dining area, private bathroom with a hair straightener and ironing facilities.
Where to book online – Assahi Motel – Hoteis Gay Friendly em Fortaleza – you can find the best hotels deals in Fortaleza during Dreamworld Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Fortaleza on Booking.com or Trip.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
3. Gran Mareiro Hotel 5* -Hoteis Gay Friendly em Fortaleza
Overlooking Praia do Futuro, one of the most famous beaches in Fortaleza, Gran Mareiro Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi. Guests are welcome to enjoy 2 on-site restaurant or relax having a drink at the bar.
Every unit at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. Rooms have a bright décor and are fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer.
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Some entertainment options are also available at Gran Mareiro Hotel, such as 2 bars, a sauna, a fitness centre, a game room, a playground and a kid’s club. The property also offers a coffee place and a crepe station.
Welcome to Gran Mareiro Hotel, your Fortaleza “home away from home.” Gran Mareiro Hotel aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
Nearby landmarks such as Mirante de Fortaleza (1.8 mi) and Espigao da Av. Desembargador Moreira (2.3 mi) make Gran Mareiro Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Fortaleza.
Why You Should Book Gran Mareiro Hotel
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a minibar and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel.
Gran Mareiro Hotel features a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and room service, to help make your stay more enjoyable.
The property also boasts a pool and free breakfast. If you are driving to Gran Mareiro Hotel, secured parking is available.
If you’re looking for a Mediterranean restaurant, consider a visit to Colosso Fortaleza, Quintal da Varjota, or ZOI Restaurante, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Gran Mareiro Hotel.
During your visit, be sure to check out a popular lighthouse like Mucuripe Lighthouse, which is a short distance from the hotel.
Gran Mareiro Hotel puts the best of Fortaleza at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
The rooms are clean and spacious. The hotel has a gym available and looks pretty good. The breakfast has many options of juices and fruits, the food is ok.
I believe the best spot is the pool: nice and clean, not very crowded in the days I was there, with lots of pool chairs around it. A nice place to relax.
In front of the hotel, is the Orbita Blue, a nice beach bar, with nice options of food and drinks.
This hotel has many facilities, a wonderful swimming pool, comfortable rooms, a complete restaurant and breakfast serving local food and other options.
Some special entertainment places can offer nice seafood and typical caipirinhas drinks.
Breakfast was good – wide range of choices. Also the buffet meal in the evening had very good choices.
The hotel itself is a little out of town, but overlooking a well-known beach – literally just across the road.
Great hotel, we’ve stayed just for one day, but we were able to go to the gym, eat the (famous) breakfast from this hotel – please request the Tapioca and a waffle after it, the pool is perfect, we’ve also went there, i.e, we’ve enjoyed all the places, the room is perfect, the view is beautiful and the attendants are really sweet.
Why You Should NOT Book Gran Mareiro Hotel
Do not go there if you expect to chill in the pool. IT’S literally impossible! People are allowed to use speakers which they play really loud music plus people yelled…. even the children playing there are that noisy!
Impossible to rest there but it’s nice.

How much does a room costs at Gran Mareiro Hotel ?
Prices start 67 $/night for Standard Double Room. The Suite with Sea View is 94$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for gay couples. double room features air conditioning.
This suite features a sofa, minibar and air conditioning.
Where to book online – Gran Mareiro Hotel – Hoteis Gay Friendly em Fortaleza – you can find the best hotels deals in Fortaleza during Dreamworld Festival which is celebrated with much enthusiasm in Fortaleza on Booking.com or Trip.com and see more reviews on TripAdvisor.
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