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

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nancy

NT$4,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Ramiro

NT$4,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view through a glass door.

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julia

NT$5,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

4. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

ashlee

NT$3,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Troy

NT$2,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Josette

NT$4,784 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Guenn

NT$2,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Kathy

NT$3,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nicole

NT$4,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

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

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Alissa

NT$4,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

11. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Devin

NT$11,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Aldo

NT$2,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

13. Inn At Pasatiempo

6.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

AMY

NT$4,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

14. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

WILLIAM

NT$2,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

15. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

NT$9,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

16. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jacqueline

NT$4,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jane

NT$3,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

18. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

LI

NT$2,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jig

NT$4,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 7.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jenny

NT$4,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 23 reviews	View
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	2.0 star property	8.2 Very good 1,162 reviews	View

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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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Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

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

Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Everything was great and the room had features that I can really appreciate. For instance, a sink in the bathroom and outside the bathroom door. Even something as thoughtful as having a card dropbox by the door next to the parking The only downside was the mattress. Both nights I woke up with my lower back and hips aching. I know it was the mattress because I could get up and walk around and it didn’t bother me, but when I laid down again, the ache returned. I ended up sleeping on the sofa in...

Richard

Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola

10/10 Excellent

Allen

A patio with a table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a well-maintained lawn.

Monarch Cove Inn

Capitola

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Capitola Hotel

Capitola

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to stay! Room #1 on ground floor with perfect view of front porch and ocean! Cookies, coffee cake, wine and cheese in the afternoon and a beautiful breakfast spread each morning!! This bed and breakfast is wonderful!! Flew in from San Jose airport and 30 minute drive around beautiful mountains and pines. Take the Beach train to Roaring Camp. Drive to Walton light house on a few minutes away. Wonderful boardwalk and wharf!!

Karla

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Velia

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

Pacific Blue Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

We had a great stay with no problems. The room was fresh and clean upon arrival and the bed was really comfortable. Free wi-fi was available. A simple breakfast of bagels and coffee/tea was provided in the morning and Calvin (?) was extremely helpful and friendly. It was easy to find the hotel and parking was in an adjacent lot. Bathroom was clean with good amenities. Check in/out was easy and we would stay there again in the future.

Anonymous traveler

A reception desk with a large wooden log centerpiece, a wall with geometric patterns and greenery, and a display case with various items.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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?

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Mission Inn

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

7. National 9 Santa Cruz

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

11. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

13. Inn At Pasatiempo

14. Beachview Inn

15. Inn at Depot Hill

16. Marea Sol Hotel

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

18. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

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

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Other attractions near Moran Lake Beach

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Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

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