Motel★★
Carousel Beach Inn
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (CA), United States
About Carousel Beach Inn
Carousel Beach Inn is a motel in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (CA), United States. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 22 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 480 m from the centre of Santa Cruz (CA). The nearest beach is 110 m away. The nearest airport, Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), is 45 km away.
- Type
- Motel
- Star rating
- ★★
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
- Other stays within 500 m
- 15
110 Riverside Avenue carousel-beach-inn.com
Prices
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
How Carousel Beach Inn scores
Better rated than 51% of hotels in Santa Cruz (CA)
- Guest rating 8.3
- Location 9.0
- Beach access 10.0
- Public transport 10.0
Santa Cruz (CA) average
Rating on Google
4.2/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
BeachfrontFree breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Food & drink
- Free breakfast
Leisure
- Beachfront
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 9.0/10
- Walk grade
- 71/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 22
- Sights within 1 km
- 27
| Nearest beachSanta Cruz Main Beach | 110 m2 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationSanta Cruz, Big Trees & Pacific Railway — Boardwalk Station | 90 m1 min walk |
| Nearest airportMonterey Regional Airport (MRY) | 45 km101 min drive |
| Distance to the centreSanta Cruz (CA) | 480 m8 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Undertow Spinning Coaster90 m
- Frightwalk110 m
- Double Shot!120 m
- Sky Glider120 m
- Haunted Castle130 m
- Pirate Ship160 m
Compare Carousel Beach Inn with nearby hotels
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- SALT AIR LODGE Motel ★★ 280 m away7.2 Compare
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Questions about Carousel Beach Inn
How do guests rate Carousel Beach Inn?
Carousel Beach Inn has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 22 reviews, which is better than 51% of rated hotels in Santa Cruz (CA).
What are the check-in and check-out times at Carousel Beach Inn?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Does Carousel Beach Inn include breakfast?
The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.
Is there parking at Carousel Beach Inn?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Carousel Beach Inn from the airport?
The nearest airport, Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), is 45 km away in a straight line.
Is Carousel Beach Inn close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 110 m from the hotel.
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score