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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 | 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 | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
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 | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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 Main Beach - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cowell's Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 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
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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. 227 out of 861 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 861 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 861 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 861 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 94 out of 861 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

10/10

Friendly front desk clean room quiet walkable and great location for boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

This was a super cute hotel. Super close to all the cool stuff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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

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

8/10

It was close and quite. Manager is very nice, we’ve stayed before and manager was he was just as nice. It difnt have any way of hanging up your clothes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice little hotel great area right next to the bowling alley and board walk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10

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

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Very clean and good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Perfect place to stay being as close as you can to the boardwalk and reasonable pricing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Close to the beach and to the half-ironman start, so it was very convinient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

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

We had a pleasant stay at the Fireside Inn. The staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great location downtown with some amazing History.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Staff was very helpful with parking, close walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Was close to the boardwalk and checking in was easy and quick
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Nice property, recently renovated and very clean Had comfy beds and manager was helpful. A short walk to beach & wharf. Great value, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Very convenient location and good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Great place to stay location is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Great place to stay and enjoy Santa Cruz
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

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

Great location, very friendly staff, room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great value, especially for the cost. Great location and better-than-expected room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024