Carousel Beach Inn

2 stars
110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Santa Cruz, CA
8.4
Very good
based on 2185 reviews
2,185 reviews
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1 room, 2 guests
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Overview

Located a short walk from 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. All provide 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.

8.4
Very good rating
Based on 2,185 verified guest reviews

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

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
  • 24hr front desk

Basics

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

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Accessible parking
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • 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
  • 24hr front desk

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Things to do

  • Hiking

Reviews of Carousel Beach Inn

8.4
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2185 verified ratings
Wonderful
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517
Good
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133
Fair
88
Mediocre
33
Poor
50

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Anonymous, Feb 2016
Pros (+) Loved the hotel!! Great customer service and the room was very clean! Would definitely stay there again!

Location

110 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

What's nearby

  • Undertow Roller Coaster90 m
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk114 m
  • Santa Cruz Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster197 m
  • Cocoanut Grove237 m
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach262 m
  • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf0.9 km
  • Kuumbwa Jazz Center0.9 km
  • Museum of Art and History1.3 km
  • Hinds House1.5 km
  • Santa Cruz Harbor1.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Surfing Museum1.7 km

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Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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

  • How long should you stay at Carousel Beach Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Carousel Beach Inn

  • What services can families enjoy at the Carousel Beach Inn?

    Families staying at the Carousel Beach Inn can enjoy a range of services designed to cater to their needs and make their stay more enjoyable. The Inn offers a complimentary continental breakfast served daily, so families can start their day with a delicious breakfast that includes pastries, fresh fruits, cereals, and more. Moreover, families can enjoy the convenience of staying in family rooms at Carousel Beach Inn. These rooms come equipped with two double beds or a king-size bed and a sofa bed, providing ample space for a family of four or more.

  • What is the best room to stay in at the Carousel Beach Inn?

    The best room to stay in at the Carousel Beach Inn would be the king room with ocean views. This room offers views of the Pacific Ocean, making it the perfect spot for those seeking a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation. The room is spacious and comes equipped with a comfortable king-size bed, a private balcony or patio overlooking the ocean, and a range of modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Moreover, the room is located on the upper floors of the hotel, which ensures minimum external noise and maximum privacy.

  • How do I get to the Carousel Beach Inn from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)?

    The most convenient way to reach the Carousel Beach Inn from SJC is by car. You can rent a car at the airport, and the journey from the airport to the hotel takes approximately 45–60 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle service or a taxi from the airport to the hotel. Moreover, guests can take a combination of public transit options, which include the Santa Cruz Metro bus and the Highway 17 Express bus. First, catch the free VTA Airport Flyer bus from the airport to the Santa Clara Caltrain Station. From there, take the Caltrain north to the San Jose Diridon Station, and then board a Santa Cruz Metro bus to the Santa Cruz Transit Center. Finally, take the Highway 17 Express bus to the Beach St. & Pacific Ave. stop. This journey can take approximately 2–3 hours, depending on the transit schedules.

  • What accessibility services are available at the Carousel Beach Inn?

    The Carousel Beach Inn has an elevator that provides easy access to all four floors of the hotel. This service is especially beneficial for guests who use a wheelchair, as the elevator door is wide enough to accommodate manual and electric wheelchairs. Moreover, the inn also offers specially designed accessible rooms with increased space. These rooms come equipped with a roll-in shower with grab bars and lowered light switches and outlets, ensuring guests with reduced mobility have a comfortable stay.

  • What convenience services are available at the Carousel Beach Inn?

    Carousel Beach Inn has a 24-hour front desk that is available to assist guests with any questions or requests they may have at any time. This feature allows guests to enjoy a stress-free stay, knowing that they can access assistance whenever they need it. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of free parking at the hotel, as it has a private parking facility where guests can park their cars safely and securely. The hotel also has vending machines, so guests can quickly and easily purchase snacks or refreshments, without having to leave the hotel premises.

  • Where is Carousel Beach Inn located?

    Carousel Beach Inn is located at 110 Riverside Avenue, 1.5 km 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 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM 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 44.8 km from San Jose. Carousel Beach Inn is 44.8 km 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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8.5
1.5 km
San Jose
44.8 km

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