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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2.0 star property

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Reception
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $119
$104 nightly
$119 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(16 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Wharf. .This motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 5 mi (8 km) from Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pacific Avenue - 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
  • Ocean Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪High Tide - ‬3 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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
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

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 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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1004 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For the price, it was fine. Staff was very courteous and friendly. Room is what you get for the price. Right next to the Boardwalk is why you are staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean room with fridge and microwave! I would definitely come back. Staff is very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean great service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

*

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and a fun area. Staff made sure we were taken care of.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, hidden gem. Disregard the older reviews the ownership has changed and the rooms have been remodeled. For the price you get all the basic amenities with an even greater location close to the tourist area of santa cruz
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Staff & service
Nice enough for the convenience of being across the street from the Boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barri

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

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

4/10 Poor

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dingy dumpy but clean Great location It was 40 degrees and there was a tiny space heater. Bee No amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathylee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convience, close and walkable to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

celesta

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was incredibly kind, helped me navigate the area, such a pleasant experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adriana Melissa

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

8/10 Good

Mariko

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatest benifit was walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly (even with out late check in). Rooms were clean.. area is very quiet and wlkable to the beach (2 blocks)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

4/10 Poor

Marco

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly receptionist but, no heater, no mirror in the bathroom, creaky bed, noisy surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Angel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good, downfall was the upstairs guests. We couldn’t sleep all night, every steps they took were so loud the walls were vibrating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026