Carousel Beach Inn

2 stars
110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
+1 831 425 7090
8.5
Very good
based on 2336 reviews
2,336 reviews
Fri 19/6
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Sat 20/6
2 guests, 1 room
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
£78
Queen room, 2 queen beds
£93
King room, bed type unknown
£136
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Overview

Located close to Santa Cruz Metro Bus Station, Carousel Beach Inn provides guests with an ideal base when visiting Santa Cruz. It is close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, restaurants and shops.

The motel provides free wireless internet and free private parking on site. Welcoming and professional staff are available 24 hours a day.

This motel provides rooms with an en suite bathroom, air conditioning and a TV. They each include a refrigerator and heating.

Carousel Beach Inn is ideally located for sightseeing in the local area with Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster just a stone's throw away. Undertow Roller Coaster and Pacific Avenue are each within walking distance.

8.5
Very good rating
Based on 2,336 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Carousel Beach Inn

Fri 19/6
-
Sat 20/6
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£78
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
£120
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£229
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£78
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
£93
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£136
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£94
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£136
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£94
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
£103
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£162
nightly with fees
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Amenities at Carousel Beach Inn

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • 24-hour front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible parking
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Dining

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Landmark view
  • Telephone

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Services and conveniences

  • Key card access
  • 24-hour front desk

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Things to do

  • Hiking

Reviews of Carousel Beach Inn

8.5
Very good
2336 verified ratings
Wonderful
1049
Very good
554
Good
406
Okay
145
Fair
95
Mediocre
36
Poor
51

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2.0
Poor
April, Apr 2026
Despite the negative reviews and complaints, the hotel continues to advertise their property with misleading photos on their website. The rundown condition of the hotel, coupled with the unsanitary and unpleasant experiences of guests, raise serious concerns about the cleanliness and safety of the establishment. It is not only unacceptable for a hotel to have such poor hygiene and maintenance, but...
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Location

110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Undertow Roller Coaster98 yd
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk125 yd
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster216 yd
  • Cocoanut Grove260 yd
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach287 yd
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History0.4 mi
  • Santa Cruz Wharf0.5 mi
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.6 mi
  • Museum of Art and History0.8 mi
  • Hinds House0.9 mi
  • Santa Cruz Harbor1 mi
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum1 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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£221
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Carousel Beach Inn

  • The cheapest price a room at Carousel Beach Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £221, while the most expensive was £221.
  • How long should you stay at Carousel Beach Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Carousel Beach Inn

  • Where is Carousel Beach Inn located?

    Carousel Beach Inn is located at 110 Riverside Avenue, 1 miles from the centre of Santa Cruz. Undertow Roller Coaster is the closest landmark to Carousel Beach Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Carousel Beach Inn?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Carousel Beach Inn.

  • Does Carousel Beach Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Carousel Beach Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Carousel Beach Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, Carousel Beach Inn offers free parking.

  • How far is Carousel Beach Inn from the airport?

    Carousel Beach Inn is 27.8 miles from San Jose. Carousel Beach Inn is 27.8 miles from Monterey Regional.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Carousel Beach Inn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Carousel Beach Inn in Santa Cruz and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Carousel Beach Inn and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Carousel Beach Inn.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.7
1.0 mi
San Jose
27.8 mi

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