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Our top choices for Moran Lake Beach hotels

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view through a glass door.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is NT$2,917
NT$5,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

2. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,161 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff"
United States
Troy
The price is NT$1,982
NT$2,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Seaside Inn & Suites
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

3. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 4.4 km from Moran Lake Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is NT$2,433
NT$3,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

4. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"Very convenient to the boardwalk and downtown."
United States
Marlene
The price is NT$3,289
NT$3,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Edgewater Beach Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

5. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Moran Lake Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is NT$2,919
NT$3,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Mission Inn
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Moran Lake Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (288 reviews)
"Great budget hotel. Clean and friendly/honest and good parking situation too"
United States
Guenn
The price is NT$2,300
NT$2,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
National 9 Santa Cruz
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

7. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Moran Lake Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,358 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
United States
Kathy
The price is NT$2,603
NT$3,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5 km from Moran Lake Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,299 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is NT$4,141
NT$4,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is NT$3,743
NT$4,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,370 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is NT$3,324
NT$3,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Decent place to stay. Good location."
United States
ben
The price is NT$2,235
NT$2,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

12. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,032 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is NT$2,300
NT$2,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

13. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Moran Lake Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is NT$3,483
NT$4,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

14. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (608 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is NT$8,774
NT$11,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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15. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (164 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
The price is NT$3,017
NT$3,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Salt Air Lodge
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of the outside.

16. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,013 reviews)
"The property was well maintained, and the room itself was super clean. Plus, the staff were really helpful and accommodating during our check in. If you need a place near the boardwalk, totally check these guys out!"
United States
Holly
The price is NT$1,995
NT$2,807 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

17. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is NT$2,218
NT$2,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Beachview Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

18. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,660 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is NT$3,520
NT$4,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Marea Sol Hotel
A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Moran Lake Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (500 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is NT$2,514
NT$2,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

20. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Free parking, free refreshments in lobby, clean room, great smelling toiletries. Walking distance to beach and boardwalk, would definitely stay again."
United States
Reilly
The price is NT$2,895
NT$3,867 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Rio Vista Suites
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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view through a glass door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
22 reviews
View
A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
1,161 reviews
View
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,554 reviews
View
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
78 reviews
View
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,014 reviews
View

Other attractions near Moran Lake Beach

Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view through a glass door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Communication is great, Everything went smoothly.
United States
Brenda
Reviewed October 16, 2026
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Moran Lake Beach?

Moran Lake Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 122 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Moran Lake Beach?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Moran Lake Beach. Another good option is Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Moran Lake Beach?

Expedia has 122 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Moran Lake Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Moran Lake Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Moran Lake Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Moran Lake Beach?

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What can I see and do near Moran Lake Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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