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

Classic Studio, 1 King Bed, Microwave, Corner | Exterior

Elite Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 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$3,347

NT$5,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Aprille

NT$4,579

NT$5,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Abby

NT$4,849

NT$5,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

4. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Mary

NT$8,720

NT$10,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

Family Cottage - Pet Friendly | Pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Donald

NT$5,135

NT$5,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Riverfront Ground Floor 8 person Unit #113 | Beach/ocean view

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Richard

NT$5,737

NT$6,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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$9,312

NT$12,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elizabeth

NT$11,446

NT$14,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

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

9. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Cheryl

NT$6,085

NT$6,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Leonel

NT$4,417

NT$5,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Viktoria

NT$4,143

NT$4,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

NT$3,820

NT$4,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

13. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Junko

NT$9,344

NT$13,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Lee

NT$4,678

NT$5,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

15. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

6.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Rich

NT$4,590

NT$5,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Brend

NT$3,496

NT$4,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

17. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Marci

NT$5,291

NT$6,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

18. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Henry

NT$10,167

NT$11,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Bethany

NT$4,172

NT$4,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

20. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Mina

NT$4,131

NT$4,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 558 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 617 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place very convenient to the Boardwalk"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and most of the property was also clean. The parking wasn't the best, and the roof lot was on the dirty side. This location is right across from the boardwalk."

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

10/10 Excellent

"We liked everything! And, the rate was quite reasonable for what was given by BW."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Room is clean, however, discovered trash still inside from previous tenant. Hotel is nice and centrally located 15 min walk from Santa Cruz boardwalk. Staff super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was decent. Had noise issues with stomping all day and night but overall a good stay. Thin walls."

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"n/a"

Bella Notte

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, comfortable bed, nice shower but low water pressure, easy check in and out, no room service. Lots of rules. Overall nice place but too expensive with no amenities."

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Capitola Historical Museum, 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. 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. Inn at Depot Hill

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

9. Monarch Cove 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. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

17. Beach Street Inn and Suites

18. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

20. Seaway Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

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

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

East Cliff Nook

Bella Notte

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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