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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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311 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Main Beach
    3 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    4 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    4 min walk
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    44 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Boardwalk Bowl and Cocoanut Grove are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min walk
  • Pacific Avenue - 6 min walk
  • Cowell's Beach - 8 min walk
  • Ocean Street - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marini's at the Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog on A Stick - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Motel near Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1957
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz offers 25 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Facilities fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz.

Property is also known as

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
Fireside Santa Cruz
Paradise Hotel Santa Cruz
Paradise Inn By The Beach Hotel Santa Cruz
Paradise Motel Santa Cruz
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz Motel
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz Santa Cruz
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz Motel Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 840 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 840 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 840 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 840 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 840 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located close to the boardwalk and well priced, but property poorly maintained. Mold in the bathroom, bathroom faucet very loose, almost falling off, and a piece of cardboard screwed onto the wall and painted the wall color.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place seemed to be clean and had everything we needed for just a night sleep so I can’t complain. I did like that. There was two separate rooms in our room with a door dividing for more privacy. The owner/manager was very friendly and helpful. Didn’t realize how close it was to the boardwalk when I booked it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property manager was excellent helpful and informative 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly! I was very hesitant because of all the negative comments and feedback online, but I went in with an open mind. The room was very clean, I loved that the sheets smelled of bleach, they would remind me that if I needed room service or anything, not to hesitate to ask. There’s a microwave, fridge, big tv, wonderful shower with sliding glass doors. The boardwalk and tons of restaurants and the wharf are right there. The parking is a bit tight, but that really is no problem. Just a little navigation. Waking up and seeing the rides, ocean and hearing the seals is so cool. Don’t believe the negative things about this place!! I’ll definitely be staying there again when I go back. I’m sure grateful for the friendly staff, whom I feel were probably the nicest folks I met in the 5 days I was in California.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Laurie Ann, West Valley

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property seemed quite run down. Had a musty smell. AC would only blow if you turned it off and then back on. Then it only lasted for about 3 minutes and shut off. It was hard to sleep as it was so hot. The bed frame was metal and made noise with any little movement. Mattress was hard, as were the pillows. Which of course made it hard to sleep. There was not any type of small closet or place to put clothes/jackets. No space in the bathroom to set toiletries. Parking lot was small and crammed and on a hill. There may have been one flat-ish spot but that’s about it. Our car isn’t big but we even changed spots out of fear it would be hit if any larger vehicle needed to find a spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay being as close as you can to the boardwalk and reasonable pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very pleasantly surprised by this hotel. My girlfriend and I were visiting Santa Cruz and decided we would look for a place to stay since we drove 5 hours and couldn’t drive back the same day. Not being familiar with the area, we initially thought our best option would be a hotel that was nearly a 30 minute walk from the Boardwalk. We then decided we needed something closer to the beach, even if it meant sacrificing quality. This is when we came across Fireside Inn. We noticed that it looked a bit dated from the online photos, but it wasn’t a real breaker for us. It was a 3 minute walk from the beach, so we booked our stay, which was also at a great price. Upon arriving at the location, we were initially confused as to where the hotel was, since none of the buildings matched the photos online. As it turns out, the hotel had been recently painted and looks much better than it does online. The parking situation was very simple, and checking in was easy. Staff was very friendly and even wished me a happy birthday (thank you again!). The real surprise came once we entered our room. When I say this room was clean, I mean it was CLEAN. It was clearly recently remodeled. Nice paint, clean floors, comfortable bed, heated and lit bathroom mirror, walk-in shower with glass doors, so on. Instead of sacrificing quality like we originally thought, our expectations were actually greatly exceeded. I will absolutely stay here again next time I visit Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

lezah

Property is walking distance to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Leticia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
If you come back late, you will not finding any parking whatsoever! Our room didn’t have any curtains just the plain clear window! Will not be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay at the Fireside Inn. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So I checked in Friday at 11pm my room was dirty it had a piece of pizza on the floor and old blood stains in the sheets. I had my stay for two nights and the air conditioning was broken I told them they didn’t say anything and I had to ask for towels. Also the bed was very ruff. The next day they changed out by bed sheets and gave me another set with blood on them
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, especially for the cost. Great location and better-than-expected room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the beach and the funfair. Convenient onsite parking. Friendly, helpful staff. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lela

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking is terrible. There was no coffee in the room or even the office. The location was good because we could walk to the Boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edward A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to the boardwalk and checking in was easy and quick
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Great managers great. They have remodeled the rooms cause I stayed here before. Need bigger tv my son said but other than that good. Rooms have no heater but I asked for one and they gave me one cause my kids were cold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024