About
Located next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation. A flat-screen TV with DirecTV cable service is included in each guest room at the Fireside Inn. An private bathroom is provided. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 5 minutes' drive away from Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling . Mystery Spot is 10 minutes' drive from the property. Santa Cruz city center and Municipal Wharf are less than 10 minutes' walk away.
504 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 7.5
- Staff
- 8.5
- Location
- 9.3
What Guests Say
- “Great location! A block to the beach and the boardwalk.”
- “Outstanding location! Right across the street from the Boardwalk and many attractions and restaurants. Extremely friendly staff!”
- “The hotel is well worth the money.”
Top Amenities
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Desk
1/4King Room - Disability Access
- Accessible room
1/4King Room with Sofa Bed
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Family Suite
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/1King Suite with Sofa Bed
- Accessible toilet
- Bath or Shower
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
1/4Queen Room
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4King Room
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/4King Suite
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
1/1King Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Desk
- Exterior corridor
1/41 Queen Bed
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Desk
1/4King Room - Non-Smoking
- Additional toilet
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
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What Guests Loved
Based on 504 reviews
Pros +
- Is close to the beach and boardwalk
- Of how close it was to the boardwalk.
- The location was great. The office manager was very aware of the surroundings, which made me feel safe. He came out to the parking lot the second we parked to make sure we were supposed to be there. The bathroom has been recently remodeled.
Cons -
- There is no heat in the room and I?m anemic. They do have a old AC but I ain?t never used it. It gets real cold at night. Very thin covers.
- It is on a steep and narrow hill. It is not handicap friendly. The rooms are small with no toilet paper holder and no coffee. Vending machine was out of water.
- What i didn?t like was, there was construction going on in the room next to me. Plus the power didn?t work so I was not able to turn on the ac.
Is close to the beach and boardwalk
There is no heat in the room and I?m anemic. They do have a old AC but I ain?t never used it. It gets real cold at night. Very thin covers.
It is on a steep and narrow hill. It is not handicap friendly. The rooms are small with no toilet paper holder and no coffee. Vending machine was out of water.
Of how close it was to the boardwalk.
What i didn?t like was, there was construction going on in the room next to me. Plus the power didn?t work so I was not able to turn on the ac.
The location was great. The office manager was very aware of the surroundings, which made me feel safe. He came out to the parking lot the second we parked to make sure we were supposed to be there. The bathroom has been recently remodeled.
The cleaning staff used Fabuloso to clean the room, and it left a very strong fragrance. I have asthma, and it made it very difficult to want to stay in the room. I could not open the window because there was no screen.
This was not a good experience. I will never stay there again. The only good thing was the close proximity to the boardwalk.
It was very dirty. There were stains on the ceiling and wall that looked like blood. There were bugs on the floor of the bathroom. The bathtub was so dirty I did not want to take a shower. There was a sticky clear substance on the nightstand.
Location and friendly staff
The room was not what we expected. Our description said king suite with sofa bed an got a queen size bed with a very uncomfortable couch. This place is maybe great for youngest folks not for families like my case
Close walk to the boardwalk.
Police showed up to remove somebody from a room when I showed up to check in. Homeless right next to the hotel.Extremely poor maintence. Door looked kicked open.Gaps in door with safety lock broken. Guy upstairs holding a big chain. Checked out that night
The lady at the front desk was very nice, she upgraded our room.
Had to walk up to the second floor, parking lot too steep, a lot of homeless.
Location
The rooms are old disgusting and bad service. They definitely over charge and shower head and power did not work.
The location was perfect, just 2 short blocks to the heart of the Boardwalk, and much more affordable than many similar hotels many blocks away. It was much quieter than I expected also. The manager was friendly and helpful in granting a special request.
It was still expensive, but that¿s unavoidable on a weekend in Santa Cruz.
Location
Really run down. Door didn't have a safety latch. AC didn't work. Towels were dirty. It was really a mess
It¿s location is the best. The staff were very nice. Free parking.
The room needs updating so bad. The air freshener was very potent. It was strange the 2 beds were in the bedroom and the king was in the main room.
Very clean room with amenities at a great location for a very reasonable price.
The hotel is on a hill so there are many stairs and steep inclines/declines. May not be best for those with mobility issues.
I guess the location. But I will not stay here again.
The front door was bent and looked like someone had broken into the room. There was a hole in the bathroom door. There was hair in the bathroom sink. The shower had mold around it. The room smelled strongly of bug spray.
Nice check in person
Dirty old creepy and overpriced
Extremely close to the Boardwalk! Very nice managers.
Charming hotel. Lots of character. Beware the Cal King platform under the king size mattress. Lots of bruised toes n shin bruises!
The Hotel is VERY CLOSE TO THE BEACH, less than half block away!
The bathtub is VERY OLD, it looked like someone tried to upgrade it by applying a coat of paint ! It looked bad.
Vlakbij het water en de pier/vertier. Het was een goed bed. Als ik het aanraad is het vanwege de locatie en ik voelde me er wel veilig.
De bleekwatergeur in de kamer. Spiegel was niet schoon (tandpasta-spetters?) Dit was de minst fijne kamer van heel de vakantie,maar vooral door de geur van bleekwater.
Esta ubicado en buen lugar .muy limpio y el personal muy amable
CÃÂómo que el aircondition no funcionaba muy bien xk el cuarto muy caliente.
Location was good.
The bed was awful. It was a mattress thrown on a wooden platform. Very noisy every time you moved it cracked and Mohamed as if it was going to fall apart.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Third party credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, gift cards, and store cards are not accepted forms of payment at this property. All reservations made with the aforementioned forms of payment are subject to cancellation. Late check-in is available at night window. Guests arriving late should try to confirm their check-in with the motel in advance. Failure to comply with this policy will result in reservation cancellation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Managed by a private host A damage deposit of USD 100.0 is required. The property charges the damage deposit 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Location
311 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA
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