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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julia

NT$3,260

NT$5,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

William

NT$4,406

NT$5,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

3. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jeff

NT$6,426

NT$7,516 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

4. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Brenda Lynn

NT$5,545

NT$6,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elyse

NT$5,810

NT$6,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

6. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

NT$8,359

NT$11,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jig

NT$3,368

NT$3,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

8. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Myla

NT$3,932

NT$4,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages and a freezer with frozen desserts.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julie

NT$3,880

NT$4,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

10. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Carrie

NT$5,723

NT$9,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a waffle maker, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with two counters, a sign reading "Comfort Inn", and a welcome mat.

A Comfort Inn sign with a clear view of the building's entrance and a parking area.

11. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Filemon

NT$3,020

NT$3,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel reception area with a digital display board, a reception desk, and a door to the room.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the countryside.

A vending machine with Pepsi branding and a selection of snacks.

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a small bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

12. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

17.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Ramesh

NT$1,951

NT$2,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious bar area with multiple seating arrangements, a long counter, and hanging pendant lights.

An outdoor patio with a long table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola structure.

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

A spacious living area with a black sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden sideboard. The room features a large window, a wall adorned with framed artwork, and a mirror.

13. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

John

NT$3,449

NT$4,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A parking lot with a sign for Valley Inn.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, a parking lot, and a fenced area.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

14. Valley Inn

19.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Daniel

NT$2,494

NT$2,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Gail

NT$3,126

NT$3,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

16. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

12.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

NT$3,414

NT$3,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

vincent

NT$2,611

NT$3,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

18. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

9.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Brandall

NT$3,432

NT$3,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Frank

NT$3,880

NT$4,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Grester

NT$3,717

NT$4,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 568 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 640 reviews	View
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals	8.6 Excellent 900 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great welcome by Steve on reception. Good room, clean and spacious. Good breakfast served. Nice pool. Very confirm Capitola by the sea village. I would recommend"

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"酒店前台非常好，热情好客"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place! I’ll be back"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little apartment in a great location. Well-appointed and perfect for our weekend exploring the area. Hosts were responsive to all communication. Recommend!"

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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Santa Maria's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Maria's Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Cruz.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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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?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Moran Lake Beach, click here.

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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Our top choices for Moran Lake Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Capitola Hotel

4. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

6. Inn at Depot Hill

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

8. Seaway Inn

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

10. Seascape Beach Resort

11. Comfort Inn Watsonville

12. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

13. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14. Valley Inn

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

16. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

18. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Casablanca On The Beach

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

East Cliff Nook

Other attractions near Moran Lake Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Santa Maria's Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

38th Avenue Beach Access

The Hook

Lincoln Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Harbor Beach

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