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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 hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign reading 'Bella Notte'.

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Andrea

NT$4,074

NT$6,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Aprille

NT$4,862

NT$5,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

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

Abby

NT$4,862

NT$5,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

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

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".

4. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Trina

NT$9,874

NT$11,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Donald

NT$5,927

NT$6,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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 corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Richard

NT$7,190

NT$8,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

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

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

7. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Helen

NT$10,286

NT$13,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

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

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elizabeth

NT$11,475

NT$14,663 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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.

9. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

William

NT$6,100

NT$6,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

10. Salt Air Lodge

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

Monique Marie

NT$3,163

NT$3,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 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.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Leonel

NT$4,035

NT$4,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other breakfast items.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining space.

A small kitchenette with a refrigerator and a mini-fridge stocked with beverages and snacks.

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

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Viktoria

NT$4,026

NT$4,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

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.

13. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

NT$4,047

NT$4,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

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

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

14. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Junko

NT$8,375

NT$11,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

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

Lee

NT$4,690

NT$5,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.

16. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

6.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Rich

NT$4,601

NT$5,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Brend

NT$3,504

NT$4,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

18. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Marci

NT$6,071

NT$6,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

19. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

daphanie

NT$2,712

NT$3,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

20. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Annette

NT$10,832

NT$12,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 557 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 616 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"Great location for exploring the boardwalk"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This place is absolutely amazing. Very clean room that was right next to the beach. Staff was amazing too."

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is very helpful and very friendly. The room was clean, and it was quiet. It's located in a very convenient location which is a short walk to Capitola Village and the freeway is just a block away."

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

8/10 Good

"This has all of the makings of a great hotel - convenient location, nice pool, big rooms, friendly and helpful staff. However the bathroom was dated and could use a deep clean, there wasn’t hair or dirt but there was some rust in the shower and the worst part was the non-functioning bathroom fan - it was hot and unpleasant when sharing with famiiy. The red of property looked to be well maintained. My family and I really enjoyed the pool during our downtime."

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfy beds Hot water Full kitchen Very clean Nice TV channels Very close to beach access Cute lil' breakfast"

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 126 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Moran Lake Beach?

Chaminade Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Moran Lake Beach. Other good options within a few miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Seaside Inn & Suites.

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

Expedia has 126 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. 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. Salt Air Lodge

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

13. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

14. Seascape Beach Resort

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

18. Beach Street Inn and Suites

19. Carousel Beach Inn

20. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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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