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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade motel in Santa Cruz with free parking

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
311 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cowell's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Located close to Monterey Bay, Fireside Inn Santa Cruz has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fireside Inn Santa Cruz pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Fireside Inn Santa Cruz located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 885 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 885 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 885 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 885 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 885 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

8/10 Good

Behrooz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay for the price and location with the free parking you can’t beat it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

celesta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A really great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to boardwalk and bowling alley. Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Close to boardwalk, updated and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Taymour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking to Boardwalk and the pier. Room was clean, but quirky… bed made noise, small TV, no lamps or dim lights, broken toilet roll holder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front desk clean room quiet walkable and great location for boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anastasia

Liked: Staff & service
a bit noisy, and the beds have bottoms that sound like they are made of pans. But it was clean and was a safe place to sleep for the night. The staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very close to the boardwalk. There are no coffee makers in the rooms. The hotel manager was very nice and helpful, he was a good host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michaela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed being on metal bed frames was strange, bed itself wasn’t the best quality. Location was perfect and the room worked for exactly what we needed. Owner was very kind and helpful. Rooms looked like they were recently updated, bathroom was great. Mainly just the bed situation and the floor needs a good mopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ethan

Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a super cute hotel. Super close to all the cool stuff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Amenities
It was loud all night!! the people upstairs were stomping around and just terrible! Don’t expect to sleep. The people around the area are super loud. I guess that’s what I get for being right across from the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There were a lot of sketchy people around the hotel. Parking is really tight. Right across the street from the boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haunani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no AC, but luckily the weather was nice. Very nice man at the front desk. Parking was on a slop and narrow. Be prepared if you plan to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very rude. We asked for towels since we stayed two days at this property. We had to give them back our dirty towels to get new clean towels. We had two cars to park because my husband met us there after work. The owner came up to the car and told my husband listen to me I don’t listen to you and he instructed him to park in a certain spot even though they were not sold out of rooms. There was plenty of parking space available. The owner asked his employee to see how many people we had in our room. There were two adults and two children. Get some training in customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

DeAnna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honestly, this is the worst hotel I've ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

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

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic location, limited parking make sure you come early. Cleanliness is not top priority. Looks like a man cleans the rooms for sure! Would have been nice to have two towels. Would have been nice to have a lamp or table in the room. My ice bags stuck to the inside of the tiny freezer!! Which made a popping noise all night that made me feel like I was right at home canning again!! No screen which was unfortunate. Potato chips all over the floor I think. No coffee for you..... however there is a wonderful restaurant around the corner! Conveniently located across from the bowling alley bars restaurants and near the pier! Bring your own blankets and pillows this is a cheap stay but worth the location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness
The bedframes were extremely loud and the room keys are faulty. Faulty room keys meant we were locked outside of our room with our car keys and the rest of our property inside when we returned at 2am. Management was unreachable until 9am and only after banging on the private residence door to where the owner lives. We recieved no apology much less any attempts to rectify me not getting the service I paid well over 200 for. Location not worth the hassle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

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

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room lock didn’t lock and there was no ac me and my kids were burning up I had to go and buy a fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bittersweet

Although they provide the wifi, the wifi wasn't working. My children was disappointed they could'nt use their pads.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025