Carousel Beach Inn - Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn - Santa Cruz

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Carousel Beach Inn - Santa Cruz
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Overview

Elegant Comfort at Carousel Beach Inn, a Santa Cruz Favorite

Situated in the heart of Santa Cruz, Carousel Beach Inn offers guests a serene stay with modern amenities, making it a desirable choice among hotels in Santa Cruz, CA. With its close proximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a variety of room choices including options with spa baths and amusement park views, this inn promises an unforgettable lodging experience. Additionally, the hotel is known for its free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring that guests stay connected during their visit.

Inviting Rooms with Ocean or Amusement Park Views

Carousel Inn Santa Cruz takes pride in its freshly decorated rooms that come with a slew of comfort-oriented features. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, cable channels, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hairdryer, and an alarm clock. Select rooms offer the luxury of a spa bath for two or captivating views of the ocean and the amusement park, guaranteeing a memorable stay with every visit.

Start Your Day with a Complimentary Continental Breakfast at Carousel Inn Santa Cruz

This Santa Cruz hotel enhances your stay by serving a daily continental breakfast, ensuring a pleasant start to your day. The breakfast area, designed with guest convenience in mind, offers a friendly space to enjoy a variety of fresh, tasty options before heading out to explore Santa Cruz.

Round-the-Clock Service and Amenities

Guests are greeted by a 24-hour front desk, showcasing the Carousel Beach Inn's commitment to customer service. The inn also features vending machines stocked with snacks and drinks for guests' convenience, providing refreshments at any time of the day or night.

Endless Entertainment and Activities Nearby

The Carousel Santa Cruz positions guests perfectly to enjoy a plethora of activities available in the vicinity. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and a variety of water sports, including sailing, fishing, and golf, are readily accessible. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, just 200 meters away, offers additional entertainment options with its lively atmosphere.

Prime Location with Convenient Transportation

Carousel Hotel Santa Cruz boasts a prime location 55 km from Mineta San Jose International, making it easily accessible for travelers. The hotel is also conveniently close to Santa Cruz town center, offering ample shopping and dining opportunities. Whether you're visiting for the beaches, the boardwalk, or the bustling town center, this inn serves as the ideal base for all your Santa Cruz adventures.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11 am
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel Carousel Beach Inn provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:16
Former name
Carousel Motel
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Rooms and availability

King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Queen Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
No pets allowed
Air conditioning

Services

  • Housekeeping

Room view

  • Landscape view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Carousel Beach Inn

💵 Lowest room price 129 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 33.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Mineta San Jose International, SJC

Location
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Address
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110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060
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110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, 95060
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Reviews of Carousel Beach Inn

8.2 /10
Great248 reviews
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  • W
    William
    United States of America
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on Dec 26
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service6.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    clean room
    delicious breakfast
    unfriendly staff
    pressure from cleaning crew
    limited breakfast variety

    The beach location provided convenient access to the Boardwalk, while the room itself was clean and the size quite comfortable. Unfortunately, hospitality could use improvement, as some staff members were unfriendly and the cleaning crew loitered outside rooms, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere. Breakfast was enjoyable, particularly the waffles and coffee, but it did miss some variety. Great potential with a few adjustments makes this a place worth revisiting.

    Queen Room With Two Queen Beds
  • B
    Bobby
    United States of America
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on Dec 11
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.8
    water sports
    breakfast selection
    family-friendly
    improve game room

    We had a fantastic time staying so close to the beach! With five teenagers and two little ones, the water sports and boardwalk activities kept everyone entertained. The breakfast selection was delightful and truly a hit with everyone, especially the fresh waffles!

    My kids wished for a management suggestion box to improve the game room. It could use more activities for kids to enjoy, especially on those cooler days.

    Queen Room With Two Queen Beds
  • I
    Isaac
    United States of America
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on Nov 28
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining6.0
    9.2
    spacious room
    cleanliness
    patio area
    seating issue
    breakfast area

    I particularly enjoyed the spacious room with its little patio, allowing me to relax and take in the calming sights and sounds of Santa Cruz. The hotel’s cleanliness made me feel safe and comfortable throughout my stay.

    More seating in breakfast area would be helpful.

    SingleQueen Room Two Queen Beds
  • L
    Louis
    United States of America
    left 13 reviews
    Wrote a review on Nov 12
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    7.0
    spotless room
    friendly staff
    easy access
    little black ants

    Great location!

    Location is unbeatable, right by the Boardwalk! The staff was really nice and got us in early, which was perfect. Our room was pretty spacious but had some ants from the previous guests' mess. The breakfast was decent too! Just wish there were more outlets since I had a lot to charge.

    Queen Room With Two Queen Beds
  • A
    Anne
    United States of America
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Nov 09
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining6.0
    7.6
    friendly staff
    great location

    We were across the street from the boardwalk, I mean right there. The staff were super friendly at breakfast and helped me find some toothpaste for my boy, which is not something you expect every day.

    It wasn’t exactly cheap but it was still acceptable.

    Queen Room With Two Queen Beds
  • G
    Gerald
    United States of America
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on Nov 07
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining6.0
    7.4
    clean room
    beach access
    family-friendly
    noisy environment

    Perfect for families with kids! We loved how close the beach and the Boardwalk were, just a hop across the street. The kids enjoyed the rides and arcade so much. Our clean room had a nice view of the fun outside, adding to our stay.

    In my wife’s opinion, it would be great if the soundproofing was better. Having a room near the stairwell made it noisy, especially in the morning with all the early checkouts.

    Queen Room With Two Queen Beds
  • K
    Kurt
    United States of America
    left 5 reviews
    Wrote a review on Nov 04
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service10.0
    Dining6.0
    9.0
    helpful staff
    free parking

    This place suits me perfectly! I love the free parking, air conditioning, and flat-screen TV. On my first stay, the staff helped with plug adaptors, which I really appreciated. I recommend this hotel for a great experience!

    SingleQueen Room Two Queen Beds
  • C
    Clarence
    United States of America
    left 9 reviews
    Wrote a review on Oct 18
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.6
    location convenience
    delicious breakfast

    Stay here for the unbeatable location right across from the beach and boardwalk! I loved the complimentary breakfast – those giant Fuji apples and waffles were a game changer! Plus, the staff made my family feel so welcomed with their friendly smiles and late checkout accommodations.

    Would recommend! 😊❤️

    Queen Room With Two Queen Beds
  • J
    John
    United States of America
    left 6 reviews
    Wrote a review on Sept 18
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    9.4
    comfortable room
    great location
    limited blanket options
    small breakfast area

    Perfect location for boardwalk fun

    The stay was fantastic, particularly because of the close proximity to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, making it super easy to go back and forth throughout the day. The room was clean and comfortable, and we appreciated the safety feature of needing a key for entry. Breakfast was a pleasant surprise with plenty of options like scones and hard-boiled eggs. However, it would be great to have more blanket options for added comfort.

    Queen Room With Two Queen Beds
  • H
    Howard
    United States of America
    left 15 reviews
    Wrote a review on Sept 09
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.2
    friendly staff
    clean room
    great location
    noise issues
    thin walls

    The location is fantastic, right across from the boardwalk. The room was clean and equipped with a microwave and a mini fridge, which made our stay comfortable. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating, allowing us to check in early and store our bags after checkout so we could enjoy the beach longer.

    Some noise from the nearby stairwell.

    Queen Room With Two Queen Beds
  • W
    William
    United States of America
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on Sept 04
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service8.0
    Dining6.0
    7.8
    convenient location
    friendly staff
    uncomfortable mattress
    dated room

    Location is fantastic, just steps from the Boardwalk. Rooms were clean but could use some updates, especially the mattresses, which were uncomfortable. The staff were friendly and accommodating, making check-in a breeze, and the free breakfast was a nice touch, despite it being a bit basic.

    Queen Room With Two Queen Beds
  • G
    Gary
    United States of America
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Jul 19
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service7.0
    Dining5.0
    7.2
    prime location
    smooth check-in
    shared breakfast items

    Location is top-notch! Just across the street from the Boardwalk, we loved the easy access to fun. The check-in process was smooth and hassle-free, perfect for our large family.

    My kids wished for better breakfast options. It would help if they provided individual milk cartons for the kiddies instead of shared containers. This felt a bit off, given how many hands might have touched them.

    Queen Room With Two Queen Beds
  • C
    Chris
    United States of America
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on Jul 18
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.4
    prime location
    helpful staff
    noise issues
    tight bathroom

    The location was unbeatable! Just steps from the boardwalk. The only downside was the noise levels from the hallway, but it didn’t ruin our great time! 😊

    Queen Room With Two Queen Beds
  • A
    Augustus
    United States of America
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Jul 11
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    8.6
    easy access
    friendly staff

    great access to beach and boardwalk attractions

    I really appreciated how close this place is to the boardwalk, making it so easy to stroll along the beach, and I enjoyed quick visits to the near restaurants and the Santa Cruz Wharf whenever I wanted a bite to eat or a lovely view of the ocean.

    SingleKing Room
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