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Carousel Beach Inn

Property class: 2.5

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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.
A calm waterfront with a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel, reflecting in the water.
A sign for Santa Cruz Beach with the words 'SANTA CRUZ BEACH' and 'BOARDWALK' visible.
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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $131
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony

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

Double Room, Balcony

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

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

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About this property

Carousel Beach Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour front desk, free breakfast, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Santa Cruz hotel also offers a vending machine and an elevator. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Carousel Beach Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 0.2 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included 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

Carousel Beach Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 122 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
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