Candy Cane Inn Vs. Carousel Inn

[ld2]

Hello,

We (my wife, 17 yr old, 15 yr old, 12 yr old and mother and father in law) will be visiting Disneyland from December 18-21. I've read TripAdvisor and have narrowed our hotel down to either Candy Cane Inn or Carousel Inn. Any recommendations? Pros/Cons of each? Thanks!

[Darkbeer]

I vote for Carousel.

Closer and slightly larger rooms.

[HeyThere]

Carousel for sure! Its closer, the rooms are nicer and the continental breakfast is good and the staff is friendly.

[Goin2DL]

Sorry, but I vote for the Candy Cane Inn. The free breakfast is far superior tothe Carousel's. The beds are a lot more comfortable as well. It is a little farther but has a great free shuttle to the parks.

[Wanda Woman]

Candy Cane Inn. Get the premium rooms; they come with a microwave (in addition to a fridge), are a little larger, and the staff will deliver your breakfast selections to your room. You also get a popcorn bucket filled with goodies when you check in, turn down service, and robes. The grounds are beautiful and the employees are fantastic. There are also two convenience stores right next to the CCI if you want to stock up on any snacks or drinks.

The CCI shuttle is their own, not the ART bus. It's less than a ten minute walk, but the shuttle is nice after a long day at the parks.

[Malcon10t]

I prefer the Carousel. The View Suite is awesome. Sleeps 7-8 easily. Has 2 rooms that close off for privacy.

[peoplemover]

We just got back from a stay at the Candy Cane and despite a not so happy guy at the front desk, who was unprofessional, our stay was great...we go there just about once a year. Comfy beds, punctual shuttle, mostly friendly staff, and a very nice continental breakfast made for a great visit!

[SCUBAbe]

I've only stayed at the carousel...so based on that I would choose the candy cane.

[whamo]

I'm booked for the Candy Cane Inn Nov. 8th/9th. They have a "manager's special" for $95 for those dates. Based on the favorable reviews, I'm looking forward to it.

[diznimom]

My vote is for the Candy Cane. If you can get the premium rooms. The amenities are worth the extra money. Also the shuttle is great. The drivers are friendly. I stayed at the Candy Cane in September and also last month.

[Barbaraann]

I have never stayed at the Carousel, but my two stays at the Candy Cane Inn were very nice. I had a premium room the first time, and a regular one on my last trip. I loved the fact that they had their own bus. It is comforting to know that the bus will be safely taking you back to your room, if you stay at the park til closing.

[whamo]

Don't know about the other place, but I just got back from 3 days at the Candy Cane Inn. It's clean, convenient, quiet, and inexpensive. The shuttle service went above-and-beyond to pick deliver and pick us up. Ed, the guy who socializes at the free breakfast, wears Tinkerbell pins on his lanyard and talks about the history of the motel. My wife got him a Tinkerbell pin on our last day. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in this price range. By the way, the park was very mellow today with a light crowd, pleasant temperatures, and the pirate musical act in New Orleans Square was a blast. Of course, the Riverboat Jubilee is also a big smash.