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Carousel Beach Inn

Property class: 2.5

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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 hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.
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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $109
$97 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and 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
(9 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
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Carousel Beach Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from University of California, Santa Cruz. .This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Capitola Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Sky Glider.

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

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
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

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 99 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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