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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 multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

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.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Andrea

NT$3,266

NT$5,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

William

NT$4,306

NT$4,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nathan

NT$4,198

NT$4,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

4. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michelle

NT$7,296

NT$8,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

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

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Donald

NT$6,280

NT$7,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

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

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Delores

NT$6,022

NT$6,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

paola

NT$8,340

NT$11,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

8. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

NT$8,861

NT$11,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elizabeth

NT$3,071

NT$3,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Russell

NT$4,023

NT$4,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a blue oatmeal container, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

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

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joel

NT$4,014

NT$4,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

NT$3,757

NT$4,313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

13. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Haleh

NT$8,287

NT$11,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

14. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Matthew

NT$6,083

NT$6,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

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

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

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michael

NT$3,370

NT$3,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Steven

NT$3,117

NT$3,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jiexin

NT$8,889

NT$10,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

NT$4,171

NT$4,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

19. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Roxanna

NT$4,416

NT$5,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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$4,110

NT$4,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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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 14 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 632 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room Friendly and helpful staff Secured building"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location, clean rooms, free onsite parking. Location is about a mile from the Capitola Wharf (walkable). The complimentary breakfast includes hot items, scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, or sausage patties as well as the usual assortment of pastries, cereals and bread and bagels."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous location. Delicious food. Room cleaning was immaculately done. Great lobby for coffee and the woman who made coffee in the am was a joy! Delicious breakfast treats. Has an amazing dinner also"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel!"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"We really enjoyed out time at this hotel. We had a room with a great balcony and view of the beach and the ocean. Very relaxing and enjoyable time. If I had a couple minor complaints, it would be: 1.) the Wifi is terrible. I had to use my phone instead. Fortunately I have unlimited data on my phone, but if that were not true it might have been an issue, 2.) the coffee in the lobby is not good. Coffee pods in the rooms are better, but they don't give you enough, and (like many hotels) they don't give you enough water bottles. We had to bring our own. Otherwise, great stay. We will likely be back!"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay here. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, everything was great and we really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay here again!"

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely charming little cottage just a short walk up from the beach. The beach itself is great, though busy. Lots of places you can walk to, including a local beer garden, and Starbucks is less than a block away for morning coffee. Extremely clean, though the property is a little older. Very quaint. Parking is limited, but it wasn't a probelm during my stay. Would return."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained !"

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

4. Capitola Hotel

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8. Inn at Depot Hill

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Monarch Cove Inn

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Seaway Inn

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

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

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Marea Sol Hotel

Casablanca On The Beach

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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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