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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

AED 630 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

William

AED 467 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

AED 444 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

4. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Brenda Lynn

AED 624 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Tina

AED 616 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jig

AED 485 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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

AED 1,212 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

8. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

AED 1,142 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julie

AED 473 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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

10. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

11. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Carrie

AED 1,076 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

12. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Anh Vu

AED 797 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

13. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

John

AED 434 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Gail

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

15. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Filemon

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Rosio

AED 506 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

17. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

11.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Stanley

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

18. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Myla

AED 478 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Alissa

AED 568 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

20. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Moran Lake Beach

cindy

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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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	9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 641 reviews	View
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 903 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Moran Lake Beach

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

AED 624 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This is a Five Star Hotel! It is in a great location for everything you need. Friendly staff, great service and they made sure you had everything you could possibly need. Rooms were above and beyond, with a wonderful view from every room. Pool and hot tub at your leisure, along with relaxing chairs and firepits. The beds where so comfortable and they had water, turned down your bed at night, plus left you a little treat, along with a bottle of wine and snacks. Breakfast was to die for; the avocado toast was amazing. I would definitely stay here again! It was such a relaxing 4-night stay we thought about extending but had to go home."

Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home

10/10 Excellent

"Best vacation ever. Usually you see pictures of a place and then you get there and it’s a bit smaller and “less” than in the photos… this was the opposite. The pictures don’t do justice to the view and the amount of comfortable living space there is. We had eight adults (six are over 6’ tall) and there was so much room to spread out and enjoy ourselves in the two upstairs living rooms. Lots of reading and naps occurred! The oversized kitchen table was great for both eating and playing board games. The hot tub was great also."

Pleasure Point Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for people and pets that like to walk. Our dog will miss daily walks along E. Cliff Drive. Also close to various places to eat (Pleasure Pizza, Pleasure Point Market, Dunlaps Donuts, P'ono Hawaiian) and the Sunday Live Oak Farmer's Market .Short drive to Capitola or downtown Santa Cruz, easy access to Highway 1. Quiet neighborhood; off street parking right in front of the unit. We have stayed here twice and will return !"

Santa Cruz Oceanfront Escape with Panoramic Views!

8/10 Good

"There is no direct beach access out the back door (the listing photo is misleading). The beach is accessible by walking along a narrow street shoulder about 5 houses down. The view of the ocean is great. We saw dolphins and seals out the back window. This time of year, October, the waves crash and occasionally spray the back deck. It’s a nice location for walking to Pleasure Point."

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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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. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8. Inn at Depot Hill

9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

10. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

11. Seascape Beach Resort

12. Monarch Cove Inn

13. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

15. Comfort Inn Watsonville

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

17. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

18. Seaway Inn

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

20. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Hotels recommended for families near Moran Lake Beach

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Other attractions near Moran Lake Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Frequently asked questions