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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 1544 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean room, nice staff, parking was great, and closest you can get to the boardwalk. Not to mention an amazing free breakfast. Everything you can ask for . Great experience. Highly recommend

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The customer service was outstanding, and I truly appreciate the support I received. Thank you to the entire reception team for your excellent service. I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very friendly place since the moment we walked in! Customer service to the fullest would not hesitate to stay there again

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Tv didn’t work lights in the room didn’t work..room was small for the very high nightly rate the breakfast could had more choices…I had to park on the street an pay the meter..an I had to pay a 200 dollar deposit for which I’m still trying to get back

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Short walk to boardwalk and very friendly staff that treat kids amazing

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    but overall,it is ok. The only area maybe to improve on is maybe have the rooms ready by 3?We went on a Tuesday but still had to wait. Will go back again though. Thank you to all the staff

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was big and airy. We cannot wait to go back and book a longer stay at the Carousel. Parking included was a plus for us.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location was perfect an 2 minute walk to the beach and the included parking was a bonus. The continental breakfast was adequate and the staff was outstanding. Despite being next to the boardwalk the noise was minimal except the courtyard of the hotel was an echo chamber when guests walked through. Our room was in the back so away from the busy street but was next to the stairwell and every time the door opened it was noisy. Bring earplugs or sound machine. Very pleased overall though and would book again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The property was as described and directly across the street from the Boardwalk. I highly recommend.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    They tried to give me a cheap ground floor room eventhough I had a receipt that I ordereed a balcony room from Orbitz. After about a half hour of me standing at reception and arguing with them, they got someone on the phone, who wa able to find me a balcony room. An exhausting and embarrassing ordeal.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Family friendly allowed late check out and includes a good selection of complementary breakfast as well as parking.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location of the hotel is convenient. Free parking. Breakfast selection was great. I like that you can purchase boardwalk tickets at the front desk. It was nice having a balcony.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Breakfast waffles were outstanding

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great stay

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    3rd time I stay at this property not only is it affordable. It is clean convenient and the staff is super friendly and helpful. I will come back there again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Everything honestly. Guest service great. Clean safe location. 10/10 I would stay there again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Our room A/C did not work, it was extremely hot and uncomfortable.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Everything was great. They had a great variety of food for breakfast.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I liked everything about Carousel Beach Inn. The staff was very helpful and courteous, the room was as expected actually better and the location just topped it all off. You are literally right across the street from the Boardwalk. I was able to go to my room and relax anytime I wanted and saved on parking fees. Breakfast was also surprisingly good with a nice selection. Highly recommended.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Too many people in the parking lot hanging out.

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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