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

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

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Andrea

NT$3,462

NT$5,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

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

Anna Christine

NT$4,302

NT$4,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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".

3. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michelle

NT$8,217

NT$9,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

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.

4. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

NT$8,852

NT$11,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

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

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

NT$4,302

NT$4,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Roxanna

NT$4,743

NT$5,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

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

Jose

NT$3,876

NT$4,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

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

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

8. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Haleh

NT$7,819

NT$11,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites sign with a clear view of the hotel building in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining area.

A gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joel

NT$4,011

NT$4,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

10. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

NT$3,761

NT$4,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

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

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

11. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nhu

NT$3,222

NT$3,714 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

12. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michael

NT$3,367

NT$3,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

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

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Grester

NT$4,283

NT$4,939 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

14. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Lisa

NT$3,761

NT$4,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

15. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

KimLien

NT$3,218

NT$3,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

16. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 4.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Sharon

NT$3,141

NT$3,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Linda

NT$3,889

NT$4,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

6.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Paul

NT$3,220

NT$3,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 7.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Natalya

NT$3,849

NT$4,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

20. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.4 km from Moran Lake Beach

Anthony

NT$2,550

NT$3,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 766 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Improvement can be done to the shower head but everything else was great"

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Great place with super location! Loved the waffles and free breakfast"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice room and beautiful ocean view."

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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, 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. Inn at Depot Hill

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Seaway Inn

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

8. Seascape Beach Resort

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

10. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

11. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

14. Marea Sol Hotel

15. Mission Inn

16. Pacific Blue Inn

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

20. Ocean Pacific Lodge

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Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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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