Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Rethink your visit We booked this trip 3 months in advance and showed up to a hotel under construction.. they stated they were renovating the rooms which in theory sounds amazing.. we asked why it was not noted on their website or the guest were not notified of this, their answer was well, we didn’t know you were coming(again reservations for 3 months prior) Renovations is an understatement to what we arrived to, but again GREAT location and hey , we’ll get a updated room .. well we’re we wrong, attached you will find pictures of not only what we drove up to find but the room itself… and believe me, I have stayed in some questionable places. THESE ROOMS WERE HORRIFIC… smelled clean like pinesol was used but… wow even the clean smell could not make up for what we found. We decided that there was NO WAY we were staying and was told that we could not get a refund for that night because we didn’t cancel 3 days in advance.. we eventually got a refund through Orbitz after a long battle because the hotel refused to refund. That being said, words can’t describe the shape of the room so, please see attached pictures of what they considered an acceptable room and make your own option.. but don’t say you weren’t warned!!! Btw front desk was very friendly so that’s a plus.

Rip off I stayed there 2 nights and was charged extra money after I left. They blamed it on booking.com but they did not charge me, fireside inn did. Dishonest, do not give them your credit card if you have already paid with another vendor. Parking is also very tight.

Family Fun If you want a cozy hotel close to the beach and boardwalk this the place. Great family owned business. They are ready and willing to accommodate your needs. Stayed a couple nights with family had a great time.

Don‘t do it The worst hotel we‘ve ever been in. Dirty and shabby room, AC did not work. The clearence between doorframe and leaf was big enough that people from outside could see our bed. Should have gone when we recognized the smell at the reception. So if you‘re even in Santa Cruz, better sleep in the car or on the street than in this hotel. Seriously, don‘t do it. You‘re welcome.

Fireside inn Stay away from this motel, yes it’s crazy close to the boardwalk, but it’s so nasty and dirty, you might be better off sleeping on the beach. I’d say, pay more and stay somewhere else, but they’re outrageously over priced. Could have ruined our family vacation, we only stayed one night.