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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Santa Cruz, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Maria
United States United States
The theme of the hotel was cute- it fit with the Boardwalk - which was right across the street - very convenient. Free popcorn, free parking, nice breakfast. The staff was friendly . We were able to get a room West facing and could see the...
Aswin
United States United States
It was a great location and looking forward for my future stay at the same hotel.
Kathleen
United States United States
I really enjoyed my stay at the inn. The rooms were clean, and the beds were comfy. My room had a refrigerator and microwave. It was nice to have. Staff was kind and friendly.
Danielle
United States United States
My son loved the popcorn. It was his favorite part and the waffles with toppings. :) Thank you for making our stay wonderful and his birthday special for him.
Provino
United States United States
great location, friendly staff, all around very nice
Schwartz
United States United States
It was great close to the boardwalk I was close to places to eat it was easy to find and easy to get parking
Tzu-ying
United States United States
nice and friendly staff, clean room, good location, and good TV
Michael
United States United States
The location is perfect and the hotel room was great! You can go bowling, go to the arcade and best of all the boardwalk all within 1500 feet of the property. The waffles are really good in the morning and couldn’t ask for better front desk...
Elizabeth
United States United States
3rd year in a row that we came to SC for the boardwalk activities. Very convenient location, free parking, and breakfast included. It’s become a tradition that we really love. Staff is great, and couldn’t have been kinder!
Eva
United States United States
Close to the amusement park, quiet, clean! Friendly staff!!!

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Food and Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with all options.
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
  • Cuisine
    Continental
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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.