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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
311 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪6 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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz
A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz features complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

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)

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1957
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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 at the property
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

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 845 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 845 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 845 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 845 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 845 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

zoe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was cold, there is no heater or blankets. The 1 blanket had several holes burned in it and it was extremely noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, meh stay
The slide lock on the door was broken, many items were off balance and crooked. Several outlets did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul, Billings

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean had all necessities. Easy to get around on foot. A lot of noise from adjacent businesses and very hard to sleep at night. Hot water did not work at first in both the sink and shower, but eventually started to work in shower. The bathroom had a gas smell coming in for a while but eventually dissipated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan, Big Bear City

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was inexpensive, so I didn't expect a lot. However..... The room was cold on arrival - no heat. The manager gave me a small electric space heater and explained that the electric company had a blown transformer they wouldn't fix. Obvious nonsense since the property did have electric power. The room had a small refrigerator and microwave - no coffee maker. I brought my own one-cup coffee maker. When I ran the heater and coffee maker, it blew the circuit breaker. My son woke up the second day with bites on his arms. Yep, bed bugs. There was no one in the office, (despite advertising that there was 24/7,) but through the Ring camera, the manager told me, (from Scotts Valley,) where to find a key to a different room, maintaining that EcoLab sprayed the rooms every week. You had to run the shower/faucet for about 10 minutes to get hot water, which did eventually get there. All room lighting was from bright, ceiling mounted floodlights. Not adaptable to reading in bed or watching TV. The location was great with an easy walk to the wharf and the Boardwalk, but I will not be staying there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaime

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Our room did not have heater we found out lat at night there was no heater was very cold that night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel great area right next to the bowling alley and board walk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and to the half-ironman start, so it was very convinient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Iza

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was in walking distance to the Boardwalk which was great. The was a bit tight but it was free so that was nice. The rooms were clean and for the price it did the job.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Updated and cozy
The hotel has updates to the rooms and the exterior and there is a lot of security cameras which is nice. The owner is a very nice man and helpful. The inside of the rooms are more comfortable with the updates they did to the floors, paint, mirrors and showers. The hotel is good for a short 3-4 days stay my partner and son stayed for up to four days and it was perfectly fine. The water takes a while to heat up but that’s just due to old pipes. It may not have a continental breakfast or offer a vallet service but the views of the beach, and the fact that it’s steps away from the boardwalk bowl and Santa Cruz beach boardwalk is a huge plus and benefit when you stay here. It’s cozy, updated and right next to the beach. It’s reasonably priced and well worth the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I booked a two night stay and on the second night we lost all power to the room. No accommodation was made, no alternative room and no electrician was sent out as the manager stated. Made for a very long and dark night and awkward morning trying to get ready.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Billy

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First off, uneven driveway. Vary in slope from the parking to the walking to and from rooms. Hotel sits on a hill like parking slope. Cars have to park in tough angles. There are stairs on the property. This is Not really stated on the listing. Definitely a no frills hotel. This was a low price option and was decent for the area and cloae to the beach and boardwalk, 5min walk. Live roach found in bathroom. Killed it, no others found during our 1 night stay. 3 stars for clean.....due to a box a food from jack n the box found in dresser drawer. Looked like possibly kids hid food from parents because half eaten burger, all fries left and 2 tacos left in a "munchies" box closed up in the drawer. Hotel staff obviously did not do a thorough cleaning. Very noisy upstairs when you stay on lower floor. Definitely a hotel for families. If it was not for the price and location, we would have stayed elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown and the beach. Also has multiple good options within walking distance. Staff was friendly and attentive. The room we have came with a beautiful view of the ocean and the boardwalk. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to boardwalk
Location was great, next to the boardwalk but there was no coffee in the room or on yhe premises. The second night we had no tv because it was out. Window Screens were hanging off all over too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
Great location. Easy walk to the wharf for dinner. The boardwalk is close and if you like bowling or miniature golf they are both within a two-minute walk. Also close to beach volleyball and the sand. The proprietor was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

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

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Power outlets on either side of bed not working! Unable to plug in my CPAP machine. Not good!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property went through a renovation, but was done very poorly. The fan wasn't wired in for the bathroom, creating mold in there. Outlet plates weren't fully attached to walls, batteries were dead in the remote, shower door panels weren't straight, causing water to go everywhere, and they only had AC, no heat. Overall pretty disappointed with the hotel, but I guess that's what I get for paying less for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024