2-Star Hotel

Carousel Beach Inn

110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, CA - United States
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$225
per night

2-Star Hotel

Carousel Beach Inn

110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, CA - United States
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Top Amenities:

Free Internet AccessFree ParkingHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/FacilitiesFamily Friendly
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Guest Rating

8.2

Very Good

Based on 1845 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.5

Hotel Cleanliness

8.3

Hotel Staff

8.9

Overall Quality

8.2

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About

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured in each room as well as a private patio, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Free WiFi is available in every room. Select rooms offer a spa bath for two or views of the amusement park. Guests are greeted by a 24-hour front desk at the Carousel Beach Inn. Free guest parking is available. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are offered on-site. Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is less than 2 mi away. A variety of activities are nearby, such as golf, water sports, fishing, sailing, and state parks. The University of Santa Cruz is 5 mi away. Shopping and dining opportunities in Santa Cruz town center are 6 minutes’ drive away.

Guest Policies

Check-in:

After 15:00

Check-out:

Before 11:00

Pets:

Pets are not allowed.

Important Info:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Please note: During the period between April 1st and June 1st guests must be a minimum of 21 years of age to check in at the property. Please note: Only 1 parking space is provided per room.

Features & Amenities

Highlighted Amenities:

Free Internet Access
Free Parking
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Family Friendly

Amenities & Services:

Accessible parking
Facilities for disabled guests available
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Non-smoking property
Non-smoking rooms available

Guest Rating

8.2

Very Good

Based on 1845 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.5

Hotel Cleanliness

8.3

Hotel Staff

8.9

Overall Quality

8.2

Pros +

  • Location and parking
  • Location
  • The room was huge, very clean, great location!

Cons -

  • No
  • The room was freezing cold with no heater
  • The breakfast was ok, a little less than expected.?based off reading other reviews.?maybe in peak season it?s better?

Business Traveler (22)

Solo Traveler (37)

Traveling as Couple (396)

Family with Young Children (669)

Family with Teens (7)

Senior Traveler (19)

Group Traveler (141)

10
4/12/2025
Location and parking
No
3
2/11/2025
Location
The room was freezing cold with no heater
9
10/14/2024
The room was huge, very clean, great location!
The breakfast was ok, a little less than expected.?based off reading other reviews.?maybe in peak season it?s better?
10
9/24/2024
There was not 1 thing wrong! Great experience.
Nothing

Room Options

1/9

King Room

276 sqft • 1 King

Accessible by liftAir conditioningAlarm clockBalcony

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1/10

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

276 sqft • 2 Queen

Accessible by liftAir conditioningAlarm clockBalcony

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Location

Carousel Beach Inn

110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, CA