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Carousel Beach Inn

★★ 110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, US

8.4 guest rating· 2384 reviews

About this hotel

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!

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Rooms & rates

Standard King Room

Sleeps 3 · 20 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

Sleeps 4 · 26 m² · 2× Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

King Room

Sleeps 3 · 26 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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  • Fire extinguishers
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Smoke alarms
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Vending machine - snacks

Location

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110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, US

Check-in
from 03:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.42384 reviews

+ Location+ Staff Service+ Affordable rates+ Accessibility to attractionsCleanliness issuesLimited breakfast optionsRoom quality concerns
Cleanliness8.0
Service8.9
Location9.5
Room Quality7.9
Amenities8.5
Value for Money8.4

I booked 2 rooms altogether. Common sense to give us the rooms that connect to one another.

6.0

Location. Very convenient. Walking distance to the boardwalk

Staff need to be a little more accommodating.

Vannara · US · 2026-07-23

Guest review

9.0

The location was excellent. Walking distance to the beach & boardwalk was perfect. Parking in the hotel was great. The staff was friendly & helpful.

The breakfast in the morning was ok. I wish it was a little bigger for our family to sit and enjoy. It was very cramped. The variety of the breakfast items were pretty good both for adults & kids.

Nicole · US · 2026-07-20

The stay was great and would do it again. We enjoyed our stay

9.0

The location is great as well as the the cleanliness. Their workers are very hard working and on top of everything. It was comfortable me and had ample space

The walls are a bit thin so there is a lot of stomping starting around 7am and doors slamming that can be heard easily

Angelique · US · 2026-07-20

Pleased!

10.0

Everything was great! Will stay here again! Staff was great!

Possibly different bath towels.

Jo · US · 2026-07-20

This place was perfect. The parking , Staff, Room, and price !!!!

10.0

location was perfect , elevator was big so we could take our bikes up to our room easily. All the staff were so very nice to us. would definitely come back

lol the street vendor with the taco truck across the street running there generator till 11 pm

Mark · US · 2026-07-18

Good to know

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.