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Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Carousel Beach Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Carousel Beach Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Carousel Beach Inn

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured in each room as well as a private patio, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Free WiFi is available in every room. Select rooms offer a spa bath for two or views of the amusement park. Guests are greeted by a 24-hour front desk at the Carousel Beach Inn. Free guest parking is available. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are offered on-site. Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is less than 2 mi away. A variety of activities are nearby, such as golf, water sports, fishing, sailing, and state parks. The University of Santa Cruz is 5 mi away. Shopping and dining opportunities in Santa Cruz town center are 6 minutes’ drive away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 2907 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Not clean room and not clean elevator

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had a great time staying at carousel Inn! Very conveniently located, the staff was really nice, pretty good breakfast, although I would’ve liked to see more protein foods. Most likely will be back again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The person at the front desk was very helpful when we checked in. He told us about local grocery stores and gas stations and other places we might be interested in.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved the colorful and clean room. Front desk agent came right to my room to help me with my TV when I was having trouble with it. All front office staff I interacted with were so helpful. Really great location in Santa Cruz close to the Boardwalk and pier, would definitely stay again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room and property were clean and the breakfast was great. Parking was inside their courtyard and we felt secure being there.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Friendly staffs, clean room, convenient location and easy access.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved the room and the location. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. I would definitely recommend. I will definitely book again, My stay was too short

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Super close to the boardwalk. Quiet area at night too.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was clean and beds very comfortable. We were in a short walk to Boardwalk. Breakfast was great and staff fantastic. Will stay here again .

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We really enjoy the staying here, the room had his own private balcony with a table for 6, the room and bathroom is very big for a family of 4, the breakfast at the lobby and staff are great!. Very walkable to the boardwalk of Santa Cruz

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Easy access, has parking and close to the boardwalk

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Boardwalk is right there

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location was so great with close access to the beach The fan in our restroom wasn't working

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Right on the boardwalk and free parking Breakfast was cramped and limited choice

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I highly recommend this place.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Perfect location!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very friendly staff, great location, good idea to purchase the boardwalk wrist band from the hotel. Small breakfast space but good selection to fill your tummy. IT's a bit dated as a hotel but very reasonable and clean for the price.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great staff!!! Super friendly!!!! Wished the beds were a tad bit softer and no squeek!! Otherwise great location and price. Great for families:)

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I feel like I deserve done kind if refund at least fur part of my money the tv didn’t work , couldn’t find the remote staff gave me 2 other ones that were supposed to to be charged by solar and after waiting for the sun to charge them still didn’t work🙁

Frequently asked questions about Carousel Beach Inn

Does Carousel Beach Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Carousel Beach Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Carousel Beach Inn offer parking?
Yes, Carousel Beach Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Carousel Beach Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Carousel Beach Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Santa Cruz, see business hotels in Santa Cruz.
Does Carousel Beach Inn have a fitness center?
Carousel Beach Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Carousel Beach Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Carousel Beach Inn is located at 110 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 85, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Carousel Beach Inn
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 3.0 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.3 mi

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