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    Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

    3.6

    292 Reviews

    Santa Cruz, California
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    Overview

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    Hotel Overview

    About The Hotel

    Fireside Inn Santa Cruz, near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, provides free in-room WiFi. Enjoy free self-parking, luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and complimentary newspapers. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and convenient location. Rooms feature free WiFi, showers with free toiletries, 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, refrigerators, microwaves, and heating, ensuring a comfortable stay.

    Amenities
    Air ConditionerAir Conditioner
    Hair DryerHair Dryer
    Non SmokingNon Smoking
    ParkingParking
    TowelTowel
    TVTV

    Reviews

    All the reviews posted for this hotel are sourced from Google on June 08, 2025.

    Kiana Freitas

    January 27, 2025

    4.0

    Overall this motel was fine, especially for the price. It was fairly clean (nothing popped out as obviously dirty like I've seen in other rooms in the past, although after crawling around for a while the tops of my baby's feet were pretty dirty). The staff was very friendly. The shower was hot with good water pressure. The mirror in the bathroom had lighting options that made applying makeup easier. The TV had HDMI inputs so we could use our own devices to stream shows. It was a super fast and easy walk to the boardwalk and the beach. Not having to pay for boardwalk parking was a huge plus. The not so great stuff - the property is built on a hill and you have to park at a pretty steep angle. Good to know if your car's brakes aren't in the best condition. If you're on the second floor, you have a set of stairs to get up and then another 4 stairs every 2 rooms so if you're in the middle of the 2nd floor, it makes packing and unpacking your car quite a workout. Had I known that, especially traveling with kids, I would have called ahead to try to get a 1st floor room. Their are two air freshener packets hanging in every room - if you're sensitive to scents like I am, you might want to call ahead to request they don't put any in there, but even once removing them our room smelled like air freshener. Something that might not bother most people but was very bothersome to us - there are no lamps or dimmable lights in the room. Just three extremely bright overhead lights. The rooms could definitely benefit from even just one lamp so you can have a little light without being flooded in light. Overall, I would probably stay here again just because of the location and convenience but I would try to get a ground floor room if I do go back.

    Krista York

    October 18, 2024

    5.0

    This was the cheapest h/motel my family could find that was walking distance to the beach and it worked out great. The room was clean, freshly painted and new furniture. I'm sure there are fancier hotels in the area but why pay double, triple the rate for a bed to sleep in while you go to the beach. Everything we wanted to do was within walking distance and the room was clean. If you are expecting more than that you have unrealistic expectations! I saw people complaining about the parking but anyone who has spent time in SC would be happy to have any free parking spot! Also the staff of this place was extremely nice and accommodating.

    Francisca Mendoza

    January 15, 2025

    2.0

    Rooms didn't have A.c or heater. They were tiny rooms. Tvs were tiny. The bathrooms water pressure sucks. The water takes about 30 minutes to get hot. Oh also you can't bring any friends over or they threaten to charge extra.

    Christina Shook

    November 12, 2024

    1.0

    Disgusting and miserable! No heat in room, the unit even has a sticky note on it, no heat. The door didn't close properly and cold wind blew in all night. One thin pillow and blanket - freezing and had to sleep in my clothes. The toilet leaked water all over the batheroom floor. Staff did not care, rude and didn't do anything.

    Amy Horn

    November 04, 2024

    4.0

    We stayed for two nights and enjoyed the first night. However, on the second night we lost all power. No accommodation was made. We were told an electrician would be out, one never came and the manager never came and checked on us. Very disappointing because this is a very cute place in a great location.

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    Hotel Rules

    Check-In / Check-Out

    • Check-In 3:00 PM & Check-Out 11:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age is 21 years old
    • Children age must be between 0 to 12 years old

    Check-In Policy

    • 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.
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival.
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance.
    • You'll be asked to pay a cash deposit of USD 100.00 upon or before check-in.
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges.
    • Upon Check-In, the name on the Government-Issued ID and the Credit Card should match with the name on the reservation. Please call the property for any Credit Card Authorization requests.
    • 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.

    Check-Out Policy

    • Check-out before 11:00 AM.
    • Late check-out subject to availability.
    • A late check-out fee will be charged.
    Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

    Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

    Activity
    Cowell Beach, 21 Municipal Wharf,
    Santa Cruz Wharf

    Santa Cruz Wharf

    Attraction
    21,Municipal Wharf
    Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

    Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

    Restaurant
    175,West Cliff Drive
    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

    Attraction
    400,Beach Street
    Venture Quest Day Kayaking

    Venture Quest Day Kayaking

    Activity
    2,Municipal Wharf
    Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room

    Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room

    Restaurant
    221,Cathcart Street
    Santa Cruz Trolley

    Santa Cruz Trolley

    Activity
    1124 Pacific Ave,
    Laili Restaurant

    Laili Restaurant

    Restaurant
    101,Cooper Street
    Linda's Seabreeze Cafe

    Linda's Seabreeze Cafe

    Restaurant
    542,Seabright Avenue, Seabright
    Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

    Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

    Activity
    1540,Pacific Avenue
    The Buttery Bakery

    The Buttery Bakery

    Restaurant
    702,Soquel Avenue, Seabright
    Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

    Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

    Attraction
    701,West Cliff Drive
    The Crow's Nest

    The Crow's Nest

    Restaurant
    2218,East Cliff Drive
    Lillian's Italian Kitchen

    Lillian's Italian Kitchen

    Restaurant
    1148,Soquel Avenue, Seabright
    West Cliff Drive

    West Cliff Drive

    Attraction
    West Cliff Drive,
    Whale Watching Cruise

    Whale Watching Cruise

    Activity
    1718,Brommer Street
    Natural Bridges State Beach

    Natural Bridges State Beach

    Attraction
    2531,West Cliff Drive
    Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School

    Club Ed Santa Cruz Surf School

    Activity
    2350,Paul Minnie Avenue
    Seymour Marine Discovery Center

    Seymour Marine Discovery Center

    Attraction
    100,McAllister Way
    Half Day Private Beach Tour

    Half Day Private Beach Tour

    Attraction
    University of California at Santa Cruz,1156 High St.
    Rooms Selection
    Standard King Room
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    Standard King Room
    Standard - Single Space
    1 King Bed
    1 Washrooms
    Max 2 Guests
    Amenities
    Air Conditioner
    Air Conditioner
    Hair Dryer
    Hair Dryer
    Non Smoking
    Non Smoking
    Parking
    Parking
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    Standard King Room
  • 188 sq ft
  • Mountain View
  • Landmark View
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    $137.6
    Total Price Including Taxes
    Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds
    Room Image
    Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds
    Standard - Single Space
    2 Queen Bed
    1 Washrooms
    Max 4 Guests
    Amenities
    Air Conditioner
    Air Conditioner
    Hair Dryer
    Hair Dryer
    Non Smoking
    Non Smoking
    Parking
    Parking
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    Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds
  • 188 sq ft
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Sleeps 4
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    $148.8
    Total Price Including Taxes
    King Suite
    Room Image
    King Suite
    Standard - Single Space
    1 King Bed, 1 Full Bed
    1 Washrooms
    Max 4 Guests
    Amenities
    Air Conditioner
    Air Conditioner
    Hair Dryer
    Hair Dryer
    Non Smoking
    Non Smoking
    Parking
    Parking
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    King Suite
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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    $154.4
    Total Price Including Taxes
    King Room with Sofa Bed
    Room Image
    King Room with Sofa Bed
    Standard - Single Space
    1 King Bed, 1 Sofa Bed
    1 Washrooms
    Max 3 Guests
    Amenities
    Air Conditioner
    Air Conditioner
    Hair Dryer
    Hair Dryer
    Non Smoking
    Non Smoking
    Parking
    Parking
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    King Room with Sofa Bed
  • 188 sq ft
  • 1 King Bed
  • 1 Sofa Bed
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    More Details
    $143.2
    Total Price Including Taxes
    Standard Queen Room
    Room Image
    Standard Queen Room
    Standard - Single Space
    1 Queen Bed
    1 Washrooms
    Max 2 Guests
    Amenities
    Air Conditioner
    Air Conditioner
    Hair Dryer
    Hair Dryer
    Non Smoking
    Non Smoking
    Parking
    Parking
    View Room Details
    Standard Queen Room
  • 188 sq ft
  • Mountain View
  • Landmark View
  • More Details
    More Details
    $126.4
    Total Price Including Taxes