⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Moran Lake Beach for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Moran Lake Beach hotels

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

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Andrea

S$257

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nathan

S$217

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

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'.

3. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Mary

S$347

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

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

4. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Donald

S$235

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Richard

S$305

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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

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."

6. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jeff

S$396

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

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

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elizabeth

S$488

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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 room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

8. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Cheryl

S$235

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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 modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Leonel

S$195

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

10. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

S$204

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

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.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joel

S$211

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

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

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

12. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Emma

S$508

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, 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.

13. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Lee

S$181

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

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

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Loretta

S$160

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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.

15. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Marci

S$215

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Bethany

S$204

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Henry

S$415

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

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

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

18. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

daphanie

S$110

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a waffle maker, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with two counters, a sign reading "Comfort Inn", and a welcome mat.

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

19. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Delbert

S$171

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

20. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Danielle

S$171

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 561 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 619 reviews	View
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals	8.6 Excellent 882 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"This, in my humble opinion, is the best place to stay in Santa Cruz. It’s DIRECTLY in the middle of town—it’s easy to get anywhere from the hotel. The property is adorable. The pool is great. The bar is open late and the food is good. The rooms are updated and super cute. Whenever friends come to see our daughter at UCSC, I always recommend it. We love it ."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Staff and amenities are amazing! Such a welcomed addition to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf area!"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Hot tub was nice"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"The Hotel is very nice, very close to the beach, Boardwalk etc. My only complaints are for the price we paid we got a small room with double bed, not very comfortable, no closet, no microwave! 😔 I guess we paid for the convience of being close to the beach."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend/ This hotel was perfect- the view from the room of the beach was amazing/ the hotel staff was helpful & very friendly! They also have a fire pit looking out over the beach!! I WILL definitely return !!!"

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained, well appointed room, very quiet, comfortable beds, easy parking, lots of choices at breakfast, short drive to the beach, GREAT burger place about 2 blocks away (Betty’s). I would definitely stay here again."

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, ac worked great and within walking distance to the Boardwalk"

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 cycling trails.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

See properties

The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Cruz.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

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.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moran Lake Beach?

Moran Lake Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 124 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 are there close to Moran Lake Beach?

Expedia has 124 hotels and other accommodation options 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 bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Moran Lake Beach.

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.

Hotels near Moran Lake Beach

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Moran Lake Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

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

3. Capitola Hotel

4. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

6. Inn at Depot Hill

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8. Monarch Cove Inn

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

10. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12. Seascape Beach Resort

13. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

15. Beach Street Inn and Suites

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

18. Carousel Beach Inn

19. Comfort Inn Watsonville

20. Marea Sol Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Casablanca On The Beach

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Surf City Inn and Suites

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

Frequently asked questions