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Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Elite Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair, eco-friendly cleaning products

Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair, eco-friendly cleaning products

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Andrea

NT$3,480

NT$5,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nathan

NT$4,814

NT$5,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

3. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Mary

NT$8,195

NT$9,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, microwave, paper towels

4. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Donald

NT$5,240

NT$6,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Richard

NT$4,865

NT$5,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

6. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elizabeth

NT$8,519

NT$11,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Paris) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Kyoto) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

7. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jeff

NT$8,799

NT$11,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

8. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Cheryl

NT$6,040

NT$6,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Leonel

NT$3,866

NT$4,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joel

NT$3,765

NT$4,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

11. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

NT$4,088

NT$4,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

12. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Emma

NT$7,681

NT$11,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

13. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michael

NT$3,347

NT$3,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Steven

NT$3,469

NT$3,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

15. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julie

NT$4,398

NT$5,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King) | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

16. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Henry

NT$8,828

NT$10,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Bethany

NT$4,545

NT$5,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joe

NT$4,208

NT$4,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

King Queen Combo | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

19. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Mina

NT$4,101

NT$4,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

20. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Delbert

NT$3,336

NT$3,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 561 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 620 reviews	View
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals	8.6 Excellent 884 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"this is the nicest Quality Inn . I've stayed at a bunch , you never know what you're gonna get ."

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was ideal for visiting the boardwalk. The staff were very helpful and had great recommendations for great food."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for business or pleasure"

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

10/10 Excellent

"This place was great, and I would definitely stay there again when in the same area. It was in a nice quiet neighborhood. It was totally safe, super clean, the staff was really nice. Have a great breakfast. It’s close to the freeway."

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"n/a"

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 124 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. Other good options within a few miles include Chaminade Resort & Spa and Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages.

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

Expedia has 124 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 Capitola Historical Museum, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, or Lighthouse Point Park. 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

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

3. Capitola Hotel

4. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

6. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

7. Inn at Depot Hill

8. Monarch Cove Inn

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

11. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

12. Seascape Beach Resort

13. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

15. Beach Street Inn and Suites

16. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

19. Seaway Inn

20. Comfort Inn Watsonville

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

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

Chaminade Resort & Spa

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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