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8.4 / 10 Guest Rating

Carousel Beach Inn

110 Riverside Avenue , Santa Cruz, us

Carousel Beach Inn - main view

About the Property

Prime Location near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Experience the ultimate beach vacation at Carousel Beach Inn, just a short 2 minutes’ walk from the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Luxurious Room Amenities
Indulge in comfort with rooms featuring private balconies, flat-screen TVs, and select rooms offering spa baths for two. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, a microwave, refrigerator, and more for a relaxing stay.

Convenient Services and Nearby Attractions
Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, free parking, and on-site vending machines. Explore Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, golf courses, water sports, and the University of Santa Cruz all within easy reach.

Book now to make Carousel Beach Inn your home away from home for your Santa Cruz getaway!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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.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. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.4
Excellent2332 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the location and frequently praise the staff service.

Categories

Cleanliness8.0
Service8.9
Location9.5
Room Quality7.9
Amenities8.5
Value for Money8.4
Food and Beverage7.5
Overall Experience8.4

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VSinIN
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"Great stay at a great location! Would come back"

9.0

Great location & views (few minutes' walk to beach and pier), friendly and very helpful staff, nice vibes, clean & comfortable room.

Somewhat musty smell in the room, but nothing intolerable

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NicoleusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"Great property, the staff is always kind and welcoming. The price is amazing!"

9.0

The staff is always amazing, the whole property is clean and safe.

The only complaint i would have is the bed frames are extremely loud and the bathroom could have been cleaned better there were hairs in the shower and on the walls

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GomezusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 25, 2026

"Save your $$ and walk an extra block"

4.0

The only good thing about this hotel, besides the free popcorn in the lobby, is the location. All of the staff were inviting and polite. They all deserve 5 stars for sure.

The beds were way too firm, and the pillows were too soft. We barely slept and woke up with pain. The walls are so thin that you can hear full conversations from 2 rooms down. The automatic lights in the bathroom are horrible. It's not great getting up to pee at 2am, and the light and fan turn on high automatically. The light and noise woke the whole room. The continental breakfast was extremely lacking. The only hot food available was waffles. The iron was not set properly, so the middle of the waffle was not fully cooked, and they went soggy fast. The only eggs were cold and hardboiled, obviously from a bag. There was also the usual yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, bagels, and toast. If you want to carb load, this is the place to be. The only fresh fruit I saw were the same apples 2 days in a row.

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AnnausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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MorganefrFR
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Y aller sans hésiter"

9.0

Très accueillant, emplacement idéal, petit déjeuner avec des supers gaufres ! Le top

Tout était top

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AlisonusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Would stay again. Great location and nice facilities."

9.0

Excellent location! It was very lively and the staff was so helpful.

N/A. Everything was great.

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betweenthoughtusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 22, 2026

"It was wonderful! I would definitely stay here again!"

9.0

The staff was super friendly and the location was amazing! The breakfast was pretty good too. I appreciate that the breakfast was not just pastries. They had hard-boiled eggs, apples, oatmeal, toast, waffles and bagels.

The room was not super clean. I found a chunk of some kind of dried up food on the underside of the bed cover.

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AlisiausUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 21, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Everything

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CatherineusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in May 21, 2026

"relaxing time and beautiful place"

9.0

Location. Easy walking. Nice breakfast. Very nice staff

It was a little musty smelling, but most beach places are

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EdwardgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 21, 2026

"An excellent hotel perfectly positioned"

10.0

You couldn’t ask for a better positioned hotel for everything you could possibly want or need…..The room was a good size and It had two queen beds which were both very comfy. There was also a good supply of towels and complimentary toiletries…..We were allocated a 3rd floor room that had a little balcony and two chairs which faced the rear car park that was excellent because it was nice and quiet…. We had little dealings with the staff but they were very polite and helpful when needed….. the car park was very secure.

Nothing

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