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About this property
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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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cheryl
United States“Location. Funky old motel renovated nicely. Indoor/outdoor lounging areas were secured. Breakfast was OK. Staff were great. Beds were comfy.. Little balcony overlooking the roller coaster was nice. Free parking. Didn't use the outdoor shower, but...” - William United States“Beautiful balcony view, comfortable bed, clean property and room. Free parking. Breakfast was good. Staff exceptional and friendly. Budget friendly property. It was a very nice experience! Will be staying here when we come back to Santa Cruz for...”
- Ruth United States“Location was great and facilities were clean and comfortable”
- Mimi United States“Location next to beach and boardwalk even though it was closed. Staff so accommodating and sweet”
- Sheena United States“We've stay here before and it's always a great visit. It's reasonably priced, it's right next to the boardwalk, there is a convenience store with laundromat right next door, the rooms are comfortable and so far we've always gotten one with a...”
- Moore United States“Friendly staff, free breakfast, free parking, clean, quiet room with view of the boardwalk. Literally across the street from the carousel entrance to the boardwalk. Good value, even on a holiday weekend. Pretty much the perfect choice for a budget...”
- Justino United States“We really like the staff. The front office personnel was great”
- Urszula
Canada“Very clean staff very friendly they even let us checked out 20 min after are time” - Genie United States“nice, quaint little place, just off the boardwalk. rooms were clean. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good. We enjoyed our stay. The price was very good.”
- Chad United States“Location was great rooms very nice and comfortable”
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House rules
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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
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.
