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311 2nd St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Formerly Paradise Inn By The Beach)
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Fireside Inn
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Stockton, California
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

This hotel was not as bad as the other reviews state. The hotel is just like a Motel 6 hotel. You get what you pay for and for the price this hotel is right on track. My only complaint is there is no air conditioning in the rooms, although they provide fans it would be nice to have an air... More

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Auburn
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

I discourage anyone from ever staying here! Dreadful.. It was absolutely dreadful! Not only did the door not close all the way because it was bent near top and near bottom, instead of a key card lock it had a little round office door key lock that was not put on correctly, there was rail next to where my car... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013 via mobile

Save the trouble. Don't even consider staying at this place. We made reservations for two nights and check in and the manager was not friendly at all. The office smelt disgusting might I add. We park the truck and move our stuff into our room. The room stinks so incredibly bad. The bed cover was dirty. The entire hotel was... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012 via mobile

I really wish i would have read the reviews before staying at this dirty hotel. The first thing i noticed was a horrible air freshner they had in there office. Made me want to throw up while checking in for the room. The guy was rude. In the room: The carpet was very dirty i didnt even want to walk... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012 via mobile

Worst experience ever! All other places were booked as there was a cheer competition going on, so I had no choice and didn't even read the reviews. Would have been better off sleeping in my car. The room was $230 and then he charged an additional $140 for extra people.(we had the 3 queen "suite" and everyone fit fine) then... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012 via mobile

The location is convenient but other than that there is not much else to say positive about this place. It certainly is not Paradise. We unfortunately read the reviews after a friend had made reservation for us, by that time it was too late to get another place. When we got there were told to pay only cash for extra... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

As you read these reviews you can see how horrible this hotel is. We were passing through on our way to Texas and had not planned on staying in Santa Cruz but decided too at the last minute. I just thank God it was just my wife and I without the kids. We’ll start with the owner. The guy was... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

Please do not stay in this hotel...it is by far the worst place to stay anywhere..when i pleaded with the desk guy to not stay in this hotel after my wife and i checked out a few rooms he said that he would charge my credit card even if i didnt stay...the rooms are horrible and the staff worse...you are... More

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auntiecindy42
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

First of all we arrived and our room was not ready,I had already paid in full on Hotels.com for a two queen room...he said he only had a one queen room available...but could upgrade me for a extra CASH payment...because it would be 35 dollars more per night for the room with a pull out couch and another 30 dollars... More

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Additional Information about Fireside Inn

Also Known As:
Paradise Inn By The Beach Hotel Santa Cruz
Paradise Inn By The Beach Hotel
Paradise Hotel Santa Cruz
Paradise Motel Santa Cruz
Address: 311 2nd St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Formerly Paradise Inn By The Beach)
Region: United States > California > Santa Cruz
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Suites
Hotel Style:
#14 On the Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz
Price range (per night): RM271 - 711
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
1/2 block from the Santa Cruz Beach, Boardwalk Amusement Park, fine restaurants, wharf, and fine shopping! ... more   less 
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