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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Overlooking Monterey Bay, Fireside Inn Santa Cruz is a haven for relaxation. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy convenient perks like luggage storage and free newspapers.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $72
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 828 reviews
The price is $70
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 44 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 47 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

When you stay at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
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Other information

    • No alcohol served onsite
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1957
  • Mosquito nets

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs USD 3 per accommodation, per night

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Fireside Inn Santa Cruz offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Fireside Inn Santa Cruz does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What's the area around Fireside Inn Santa Cruz like?

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz is located near Santa Cruz Main Beach in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Boardwalks
Service staff
Bed
Parking
Beach
Bathroom
Shower
Weather

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room in a great location The staff was very helpful and very friendly
Barri, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Free parking. Clean rooms, but outdated. No nightstand. Lots of stairs and steep slopes.
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, good size room

We stayed in the large room that had a king size bed, and two queens, nothing fancy, but it is perfect for our family size and very close to the boardwalk at a reasonable price.
Shelly, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was small and in kind of a run down condition. Bathroom was just fine. As soon as we got into the room, which did not have a security lock, my husband killed a wolf spider that we assume came in through the gap under the front door. No cable tv. Toiletries were affixed to the walls. Parking lot was a tight fit. The only reason we chose it was due to it being across the street from the Boardwalk.
Tiana, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The location was the best. The room was dated so bad that the 60s are calling. Dam....
Jamie, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

No air conditioner, no mirror in or even close to bathroom, dirty floors, broken microwave, dangerous parking... staff kind but unable or willing to help in anyway. Apparently not one of our issues with the room could be improved!?!? AND the worst, when we went to check out 1 day early because of a medical crisis with a parent, despite hotels.com being willing to refund them the day, they stuck it to us and were unwilling to do so!!! We left a full day early and were stuck with the full bill.
Stuart, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The check in host was very rude
Andres, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Michaela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is a great location, it’s very close to the boardwalk. The room we had was a suit a full size bed in the extra room. No mirror in the restroom and no working phone. Water leaked out of the shower. Other than this it was good. I would definitely stay again.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay being as close as you can to the boardwalk and reasonable pricing.
Jayden, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and good hotel
Julio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very friendly staff, room was clean.
Ivonne, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Ashley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked how close it was to the boardwalk right across the street
Sarah, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location for a one night stop in Santa Cruz.
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to shops and beach
Mike, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Owner was a lovely Indian man. Had a great stay. Would recommend to others.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location was great. We were driving an oversized vehicle and the owner was super helpful finding us a spot to park.
JOSEPH, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!

Staff was kind and helpful. Highly recommend this place! Looking forward to visiting again soon.
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Walking distance to everything on beach
James D, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Molly, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location Location location. Parking was free but very tight. Staff was friendly and looks like to place is doing some upgrades
karyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient
Maria Carina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect for walking to the beach, boardwalk, pier and surrounding restaurants and shops. Parking is included, we didn't drive for 2 days. It is noisy, you can hear everything. Sam and his team are amazing and accommodating.
David, 3-night trip