Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz

ex. Carousel Motel
Santa Cruz, United States View on map
8.5 Fabulous Based on 1732 reviews
Editor's Pick

"The property sits directly opposite the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offering free parking and a morning waffle station with toppings. Rooms include 6 USB ports and a balcony. A strong choice for families, less so for those requiring silence."

From US$ 127 US$ 109 per night
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Check-in
4 Sept 2026
Check-out
5 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Carousel Beach Inn

  • Beachfront
    2-min walk
  • Boardwalk
    Adjacent
  • Breakfast
    Continental
  • Free Parking
    On-site
  • 24-Hour Desk
    Always staffed
  • Private Balcony
    Select rooms

Overview

The 2-star Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz includes 16 rooms and is merely a 13-minute walk from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Guests who stay at the inn can park their car on site.

This Santa Cruz hotel in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz is just 0.9 miles from Museum of Art and History and within reach of such shopping venues as Cowell's Beach Surf Shop. The Carousel Beach Inn gives access to Santa Cruz Holiday Train, which is 18 minutes' walk away. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Beach Flats Community Garden, situated 950 feet away. A family vacation to Santa Cruz will become more exciting if you visit Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster lying 0.7 miles from this property. 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus stop is in close proximity to the Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz.

A private patio are included in the rooms for guests' convenience. A separate balcony is featured in the rooms. A separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and shower caps, are provided in the bathroom.

Each morning, the hotel serves a continental breakfast. Serving a wide assortment of dishes, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is within 600 feet of the accommodation.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    2 stars
Carousel Beach Inn
Our tips

Should you book Carousel Beach Inn?

Perfect if you
  • Want to walk to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, located a 2-minute walk from the hotel.
  • Prefer free private parking directly on site with no extra charge.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need an on-site restaurant - the hotel only serves a daily continental breakfast and has vending machines.
Best for
  • A private balcony and ocean views from select rooms

Facilities of Carousel Beach

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
Carousel Beach Guest Services
  • Housekeeping
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV

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Check-in
4 Sept 2026
Check-out
5 Sept 2026
Guests
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Adults:

2

Children:

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