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Carousel Beach Inn

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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. - Carousel Beach Inn (Santa Cruz)
A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background. - Carousel Beach Inn (Santa Cruz)
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art. - Carousel Beach Inn (Santa Cruz)
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A short walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 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)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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, Park View

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

About the neighborhood

Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, is home to Carousel Beach Inn. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Sky Glider and Boardwalk Bowl are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide
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110 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.
    Pacific Avenue
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.
    Ocean Street
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.
    Santa Cruz Wharf
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ideal Bar & Grill
    7 min walk
  • Las Palmas Taco Bar
    10 min walk
  • Boardwalk Bowl
    4 min walk
  • El Chipotle Taqueria
    2 min walk
  • High Tide
    5 min walk

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is Carousel Beach Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carousel Beach Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Carousel Beach Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carousel Beach Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is steps from Sky Glider and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful little place!! Secure parking, secure building, balcony overlooking the boardwalk, great breakfast, comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and convenient location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place good location. Excellent breakfast.definitely coming back.!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was super helpful and the inn was clean. Location was perfect! The beds were comfortable! Overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Solid for the price, I’d stay again. Quiet staff was nice great location. Small breakfast area but get what u are getting and get out for that
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great location, super nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were really nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for the rides
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffs, clean room, convenient location and easy access.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay at Carousel Beach! Literally next door to the Boardwalk. Rooms were well maintained and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was simple but more than enough for our need. Would happily recommend this hotel to anyone planning a visit to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great balcony , large flat screen TV, 100 feet front Broadwalk . Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location. Accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location in front of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk was very convenient and the room was cozy. The hospitality of the cleaning staff and front desk were superb. We enjoyed our stay and we’ll be recommending it to our friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room,breakfast,balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, spacious. Bed was the best one of our trip thus far. Right across the street from the boardwalk. Breakfast was pretty good, wish they had more protein options however. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Super close to the boardwalk. Quiet area at night too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very friendly and helpful! The room was spotless. We loved breakfast in the morning, it was the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room and property were clean and the breakfast was great. Parking was inside their courtyard and we felt secure being there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient location with a super close walk to the Boardwalk. Good breakfast. TV in room didn’t work, but we didn’t mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff are very friendly especially Carissa. She’s accommodating and ready to assist whenever we needed help. Good breakfast and if you’re a coffee lover, it’s available 24/7. The room is quite spacious. And the location is perfect, boardwalk/wharf is just 2 minutes walk. Balcony is a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice rooms. I like the private balcony. Nice to have a large slider to open for fresh air
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really loved our stay here! Quick access to the boardwalk, friendly staff, and a great breakfast! They have a make your own waffle station, or you can enjoy hard boiled eggs and yogurt, amongst other items. The room was clean and spacious. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026