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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Reception
View from property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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311 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Basic Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within 4 minutes by car from Monterey Bay. .This motel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5 mi (8 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Picnic Basket - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marea Sol - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This motel was built in 1957.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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 lift
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 fire extinguisher and 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. 281 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 1000 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mariko

Very convenient to Board walk. Little noisy at night outside
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cool but there was little to no water pressure in the shower, but had body wash and shampoo dispensers inside which was nice. Bare necessities, right off the boardwalk. Parking is a little tight, on a hill. If you don’t mind these things, it’s a simple sweet spot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SETH

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, great place to stay with the family!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
At was just like I remember it from back in the 60&70’s I mean just the same very little parking lot very little rooms Nothing special just a room Ez walk to the boardwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property! So close to everything! Wonderfully managed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

rose

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

LUIS

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathylee

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convience, close and walkable to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana Melissa

Parking was a bit limited, but it was very close to the boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Amenities
Clean room, staff was nice,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room in a great location The staff was very helpful and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Free parking. Clean rooms, but outdated. No nightstand. Lots of stairs and steep slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Other than right in front of office, parking spots are on a super steep hill. The parking lot next to property had people partying loud beginning at 10pm. Be aware there is no elevator. Being older adults, we should have requested a first floor room. The card key lock on our door worked fine, but the additional safety lock that clicks over from doorframe to door was broken in our room. It was clean and we didn't spend much time there, just to sleep. For the price it served our purpose well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was difficult to park due to the uneven terrain but there was always a free space. very polite employees, if there are problems they always help to fix them. we will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Zach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very bare bones. There were not table lamps, there was no closet, the bed was uncomfortable, the room was very small and the water in the sink smelt like sewage. Most of this isn't too big of a deal (mostly inconvenient) but the issue was had was there was a man outside our room grunting for over 2 hours and the walls were so thin we could our neighbors the entire time. We were supposed to stay there for 3 nights but we left after the 1st.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in guy was the best and parking was right in front of the room. Had no issues and loved the updated paint job. Cant wait to head back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ambrosia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two AC units in our unit. Neither one worked. Staff said they were replacing a transformer, but it wasn’t a power outage. They did bring us fans that made it kind of bareable. The paint was chipping and looked like rush job. The smoke detector was painted pink which is against compliance. The bed was fine. Parking was close to boardwalk to easily walk there. The front desk lady was amazing and super nice. I think it could be a nice place but needs some maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025