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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julia

₩234,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

₩170,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nancy

₩159,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

Jeff

₩296,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

Brenda Lynn

₩214,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Bridgett

₩225,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Devin

₩443,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

8. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

₩417,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

9. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Anh Vu

₩291,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jig

₩181,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

11. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

₩164,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julie

₩179,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

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

Carrie

₩413,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A lakeside hotel with outdoor seating and a bridge over the water.

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Landon

₩158,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Gail

₩138,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

16. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Filemon

₩133,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Janet

₩329,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Rosio

₩183,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

Myla

₩187,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

20. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Molly

₩267,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 570 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 642 reviews	View

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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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

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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

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Monarch Cove Inn

Capitola

10/10 Excellent

JaJa

Capitola Hotel

Capitola

10/10 Excellent

Katie

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

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

This is a nice hotel, great location for families; you're very close to the boardwalk and the wharf. I will def be back. The sunrise from the balcony was a nice touch, and at night, when it's quiet, you can hear the ocean. Everything was clean, and the staff was very kind and helpful. Popcorn was available in the afternoons, and coffee and tea were available all the time. Oh yeah, the breakfast is a nice addition as well. We ended up walking to downtown for dinner, which wasn't too far.

Dana

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

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

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.

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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?

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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. 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. Monarch Cove Inn

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

16. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Seaway Inn

20. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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Other attractions near Moran Lake Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Moran Lake Beach?

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

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

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Moran Lake Beach, will I receive a refund?

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Moran Lake Beach?

What can I see and do near Moran Lake Beach?