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Reviews of Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

311 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States of America

#54 of 57 hotels in Santa Cruz

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 395 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.5

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    6.1

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    5.0
    It was quiet, but some things were unpainted, spackled.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No coffee offered in the morning. Office was locked.

    No breakfast there

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    7.0
    It was more convenient and cheaper than a DUI.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The metal base of the bed. My feet kept hitting it, making a big clanging noise.

    The location and the price was ideal for my needs.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    5.0
    Low quality room with a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room I had had an adjoining room with it. It was basically a closet with a bed in it. There was no light in this room, so the clerk brought me a tiny table lamp. The bathroom sink was loose from the wall( I think the caulking was the only thing holding it there). There was only one working plug in the entire room, so we had to take turns charging devices(inconvenient with smart devices these days!). Overall, the stay was adequate, but barely.

    Location was amazing for going back and forth with small children

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was a little run down, but nothing disgusting or gross.

    It was quiet. Provided a place to stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good value for money & great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No cups or any coffee or tea making facilities bathroom could do with upgrading and very squeaky metal beds

    Location, location, location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The smell of the cleaner used. Also a very dated hotel, but clean and comfortable and convenient location.

    Right next to the Boardwalk. Walking distance from Pier and Boardwalk.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The toilet seat was cracked and it did pinch skin when sat on. Bed frame hollow metal made loud sounds when we bumped it with our feet on accident; also makes obvious deep sounds when rolling over on bed.

    The location is amazing, rooms are simple and just what you need for a chill and quick stay. Hot water took a while to warm up however it was able to get really hot! Easy browsing cable channels on TV, aircon for hot and humid days.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    6.0
    Enjoyed being close to the beach and taking morning walks ... breakfast spot nearby (the Ideal)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower didn't work; no hot water in the sink ...

    Room was fine; there was no breakfast; location was perfect (morning walks on the beach). Couldn't get the shower to work, no hot water in the sink, no coffee set-up, good responses from staff ... you get what you pay for. I was not disappointed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    6.0
    Wonderful front staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Dirty moldy bathroom, old fixtures

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2023

    5.0
    Location was amazing but you feel like you need a bodyguard to step outside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I can deal with outdated but it wasn’t clean and for the price it was irritating. There was a used nicotine patch stuck to the bathroom window and the floors were filthy. You’re paying for location and that is absolutely it. There were some definitely sketchy people hanging around the property and doing things at all hours of the night.

    Lilly was very personable. She checked us in but that was the extent of any hospitality. The only thing that redeems this place is the location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't get to stay. The whole bottom level flooded. With that said Management was great. They called before arrival and set us up at another location, gave us a fireside parking for the entirety of our stay and offered a discount on our next stay.

    Great location. Steps away from the boardwalk.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booked two rooms, for three people (me, my mother and my nephew), was moved into one room. No WiFi. Very noisy neighbours

    Theocation was very close to the boardwalk

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Fireside in had water damage so I was moved day of. The other location (Ocean Gate)wasn’t an easy walk to the beach, further from where I needed to be, and had extremely loud auto traffic. The fella who checked me in was not very pleasant either.

    It had a balcony.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    close it the beach and the price. the wonderful woman at the front desk was amazing

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2022

    7.0
    A simple and central motel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was a bit weak and there was a metal frame to the bed we kept hitting our feet on. But other than that it's a budget overnight style motel.

    The staff were super accommodating and very vigilant with getting us sorted with a room. It was a simple hotel with parking included which was helpful as it's location was right in the heart of the CBD area. It isn't anything flash but it's location is perfect if you are checking out the pier.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2022

    7.0
    Santa Cruz bowling and boardwalk
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Proprietor charged an additional $20.00 for our 17 year old. Even though the room had a king bed and a full in the second room. 3 people total.

    Location is excellent

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the parking lot and there was all kinds of bed frames and trash outside each room

    the location

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2022

    5.0
    Very poor service
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They never refunded me the money extra I paid for a night I have had booked and I didn't use. My room got flood because the room up of mine used the tub. They never tell you you have to ask so housekeeping clean your room. Ig you do not ask they don’t clean it.

    The bed and the location.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2022

    7.0
    great value, clean, owners are very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    under construction

    price

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    run down. bed terrible

    location is great. staff nice

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2022

    6.0
    I don’t think I’ll stay there again, for the money I could have stayed at a better hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upon arrival the room door didn’t lock and the staff requested to get it fixed while we stay in the room. My husband and I wanted to get dinner so we requested another room. The manager of the property arrived and up graded the room. She stated that I was to only have two guest, it didn’t change from the time I checked in!

    It was near the boardwalk and the beach

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2022

    5.0
    it was fine
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it was very dingy, my additional door clasp for security was broken and just hanging so it felt a little unsafe. the window locks didn’t work I had to use a wooden dowel they offered to put in window.

    close proximity to boardwalk

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    6.0
    Fine for a night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The keycards didn’t work so we got a (master) key. Door was difficult to open with the key. Everything was what you could expect for this price but wouldn’t recommend for a longer stay.

    Stayed one night and was fine for that purpose.

    Stayed in September 2022

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