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A hotel named 'Bella Notte' with a sign displaying the address '21305.'

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

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

A bathroom with a modern faucet, two bottles of soap, and a mirror.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julia

₩106,484

₩205,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a tiled roof and white walls.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a desk, and a chair.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

William

₩179,891

₩207,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting of a wave on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings with tiled roofs and palm trees.

A hotel with a sign reading "Best Western PLUS Capitola By-the-Sea," featuring a Mediterranean architectural style with arches and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted TV, a side table, a chair, and a patterned rug.

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michael

₩151,713

₩175,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A white building with a sign reading "Capitola Hotel".

A patio area with outdoor seating, a grill, and umbrellas.

A seagull standing on a wooden railing by the water.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a metal gate, and potted plants.

4. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jeff

₩286,997

₩334,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An outdoor deck with a round table and chairs, a bottle of wine, and a patio umbrella.

A deck with a round table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of the ocean.

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

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

Richard

₩238,964

₩273,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A narrow street with a motel on the right, featuring a signboard, a small entrance, and a potted plant.

A hallway with blue doors leading to a balcony with a view of the beach.

A waterfront with colorful buildings and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, a view of a bridge and water, and a balcony with a table and chair.

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elyse

₩210,239

₩241,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A living room with a fireplace, a large mirror, and a dining area visible through an open door.

A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, a table with chairs, and a wooden deck.

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

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

7. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

₩298,567

₩414,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, palm trees, and a beach in the foreground.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a building with a bell tower.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a bell tower, and a sign reading "LABAHIA HOTEL & SPA".

A balcony with wicker chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a pier.

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Devin

₩430,062

₩557,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A covered outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a black umbrella, and a view of the sea.

A two-story white house with a covered patio, a lawn, and a pathway leading to the house.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

9. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Matthew

₩254,111

₩288,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a covered driveway, and a landscaped area with plants.

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 hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, bedside table, and artwork on the wall.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jig

₩162,628

₩188,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A reception desk with two computer stations, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall-mounted sign indicating the hotel name.

A modern bathroom with a shower, grab bars, a white sink, and a mirror.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julie

₩146,416

₩169,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden floor, a desk with a mirror, and a brown leather chair.

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

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

A self-service breakfast area with a yogurt dispenser, a coffee machine, a fruit display, and a refrigerated drink cooler.

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

₩141,424

₩162,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a covered patio area.

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

A pathway lined with string lights and trees, leading to a seating area with a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a fireplace.

13. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Ryan

₩233,679

₩368,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A building with a sign reading 'SEACLIFE' at the entrance.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and a building with a tiled roof.

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

John

₩140,798

₩163,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, adjacent to a building with balconies and a patio area with outdoor seating and umbrellas.

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.

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Rochelle

₩128,300

₩148,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A Comfort Inn hotel with a clear entrance, a gas station, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a small table, and a potted plant.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a clear sign, a covered parking area, and a well-maintained exterior.

16. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nancy

₩123,322

₩143,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.

A sand sculpture with "Dream Inn Santa Cruz" written on it.

A coastal hotel with a beachfront view, a parking area, and a road with traffic lights.

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

₩262,981

₩300,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A pool area with lounge chairs and a stone tower.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a bell tower and arched balconies.

A building with a covered entrance, numbered 550, and outdoor planters with various plants.

A hotel room with a large wall mural of a coastal scene, a bed, a nightstand, and a lamp.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

₩185,548

₩213,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Seaway Inn building with a modern design, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area.

A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks and the ocean extending to the horizon under a clear sky.

Three palm trees against a clear blue sky.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

19. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Myla

₩166,915

₩192,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A modern building with a sign reading "HYATT PLACE".

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Grester

₩154,773

₩179,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 567 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 639 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

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

8/10 Good

"Very convient location. Friendly staff. Great breakfast options."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"AMAZING! Wonderful beautiful resort!!"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"This place all around was beautiful, the location is great. My only complaint was that our coffee maker was missing a piece and I let the front office know about it and instead of getting a new piece or new coffee maker they told me oh well nothing they can do about it. They have a coffee bar from 8-10am but we have a baby so our mornings start at 5am so not having a coffee maker in the room sucked."

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."

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. 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. 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. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

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

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Casablanca On The Beach

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

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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