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1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Milton

NT$4,564

NT$5,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

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

2. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Andrea

NT$3,690

NT$6,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

3. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jeff

NT$8,836

NT$11,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

4. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies we had to swat. There was a mini fridge and microwave; however, there was a coffee maker— no cups, coffee, or tea. No ice bucket or bags either, and the lobby didn’t even have a fork. This was a real...

Isaac

NT$3,142

NT$3,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

5. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Grant

NT$2,714

NT$3,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joel

NT$3,876

NT$4,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

7. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

17.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Aleksandr

NT$1,960

NT$2,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Lee

NT$3,361

NT$3,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

9. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Delbert

NT$3,350

NT$3,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

10. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Steven

NT$3,484

NT$4,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, microwave

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Denny

NT$2,161

NT$2,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Inn At Pasatiempo

6.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Paul

NT$3,481

NT$4,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

13. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elizabeth

NT$8,547

NT$11,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), alarm clocks

14. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

James

NT$2,222

NT$2,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Classic 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

virgil

NT$1,704

NT$2,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave

16. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

John

NT$2,231

NT$2,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

17. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Sara

NT$3,214

NT$4,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Bethany

NT$4,560

NT$5,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

19. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michael

NT$1,973

NT$2,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer (on request), towels

20. Valley Inn

19.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

joseph

NT$2,714

NT$3,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 761 reviews	View
Salt Air Lodge	8.4 Very Good 127 reviews	View
Hitching Post Studios Inn	8.6 Excellent 460 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

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."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great Breakfast. Great pool and hot Tub. Very Nice Room. Wonderful Staff."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I’m a mom that was traveling alone with my 2 kids. What I really appreciated, even tho it was a open air type hotel, all entry points to access hallways and rooms had locked gates that required keycard to access to hallways and bedroom doors, so that made me feel safer with the kids. It was like 10 steps to the front of the board walk, which was awesome! The whole reason we came, a little fun weekend at the boardwalk before school started again. I thought maybe it would he noisy being so close to boardwalk but we got back to hotel about 9pm and I had no problem getting my youngest to sleep, no loud noises from parking lot or park and we had a slider and balcony facing boardwalk parking lot. The free breakfast was great too! My kids LOVED getting to make their own waffles. For the cost of hotel, can’t beat it. I will 100% be coming back again. :) also, icing on top, I’ve stayed in other hotels and parking was a nightmare, this hotel had easy access parking at no extra cost AND they let me park a few hours before my check in time so I didn’t have to pay to park in the boardwalk parking lot. I was able to get a parking pass from hotel to park then we just came back a few hours later and checked into our room and went back to boardwalk."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Luv this hotel"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean and good"

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. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2. Bella Notte

3. Inn at Depot Hill

4. Salt Air Lodge

5. Hitching Post Studios Inn

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

7. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Comfort Inn Watsonville

10. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

12. Inn At Pasatiempo

13. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

14. National 9 Santa Cruz

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

16. Drift Inn

17. Rio Vista Suites

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Beachview Inn

20. Valley Inn

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Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

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

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

Seaside 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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