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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 3.2 km away. A variety of activities are nearby, such as golf, water sports, fishing, sailing, and state parks. The University of Santa Cruz is 8 km away. Shopping and dining opportunities in Santa Cruz town centre are 6 minutes’ drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Robert
United Kingdom
“Brilliant location, free parking and good size of room.” - Michael
Germany
“Location right at boardwalk, children loved it. Friendly staff” - Claire
United Kingdom
“The property was in a fantastic location, just over the road from the boardwalk. Room was clean and comfortable.” - Gao
United States
“The location is excellent — right next to the beach and only a 2-minute walk to the boardwalk. Breakfast was decent, but seating was limited” - Carol
United Kingdom
“The location for the Santa Cruz Boardwalk is excellent. The room are huge! Not fancy but everything you need. Friendly staff.” - Mili
Australia
“Great location, friendly staff and very clean room. We loved being right next to the ocean and board walk. Good value for money.” - Ramirez
United States
“clean roomsz. friendly staff, lounge amenities a plus” - Spencer
United Kingdom
“Second year staying here both times have been great. The location is great literally just outside the boardwalk and can get the broadwalk wristbands alot cheaper from the hotel. The rooms are clean and spacious very comfortable. Breakfast is good...” - Annechristin
Germany
“Nice decor, friendly staff, lovely rooms, free parking, location close to the beach/boardwalk, good breakfast - what's not to like?” - Zoe
United Kingdom
“Great place, breakfast was lovely however can see it being cramped when busy season. Helpful staff & parking was a bonus”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not 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 identification 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.