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Carousel Beach Inn

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.
A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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110 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

Double Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a table with a vase of flowers, a painting of seahorses, and a balcony with chairs.

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, Park View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of a building.

Double Room, Balcony, Park View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Sky Glider and Santa Cruz Main Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ocean Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Carousel Beach Inn

Hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Carousel Beach Inn also features a vending machine and an elevator. Self parking is free.

This Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Carousel Beach Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 0.2 percent destination fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Carousel Beach Inn to the airport?

Carousel Beach Inn is 17.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carousel Beach Inn?

As of Sep 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carousel Beach Inn on Oct 22, 2026 start from $106, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Carousel Beach Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carousel Beach Inn.

How close is Carousel Beach Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 10-minute walk from Cowell's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carousel Beach Inn offer free breakfast?

Carousel Beach Inn offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Carousel Beach Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Carousel Beach Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Carousel Beach Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Carousel Beach Inn have a pool?

Carousel Beach Inn does not have a pool.

Does Carousel Beach Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carousel Beach Inn to downtown Santa Cruz?

Carousel Beach Inn is 1 mi away from Santa Cruz.

Carousel Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 124 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, secure property, clean room and basically on the boardwalk. Offered free breakfast and the price was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was as described and directly across the street from the Boardwalk. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly allowed late check out and includes a good selection of complementary breakfast as well as parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast waffles were outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026