Paradise Inn by the Beach

3 stars
311 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.1
out of 5
60 reviews
Great good

Great Good Awesome place Go there now just great.The best See full review

  • Daveywavy
  • Jun 16, 2012
Family weekend

I like it! everything was so good! clean room, nice view, parking See full review

  • Alex V
  • Jul 14, 2012
The Paradise Inn by the Beach in Santa Cruz is a boutique property situated 100 yards from the Santa Cruz Railroad Station and Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. San Jose International Airport is 25 miles away. Guests enjoy the California sunshine while swimming in the un-heated seasonal pool. This two-story property has 25 guest rooms with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Microwave ovens and refrigerators in all rooms. Pets need to be declared at check-in with fees due upon check-in. Other hotel amenities include complimentary continental breakfast after Memorial Day, complimentary coffee in the lobby and 24-hour front desk services. Paradise Inn would like to offer you a free glass of wine. Free Wine and Champagne tasting; hours, 12 to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Paradise Inn By the Beach is located on a hill overlooking the beach boardwalk. We are half block from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz main Beach. Breathe the Fresh Clean Sea Breeze from the rooms with just walk away from The Beach and The Coconut Grove. Also across the street from Boardwalk Bowl and Arcade. FREE WIRELESS HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS. Parking is included. This Boutique Motel is also PET FRIENDLY. Pet Fee 20 Dollars per Pet,per Room, per Night. All Pets must be Declared Prior to Check-in. No rollaways available. Enjoy fresh open air with non-air conditioned rooms with ceiling fans.

Paradise Inn by the Beach Rooms

Non-Smoking Deluxe 2 Double Bed
Non-Smoking Deluxe 2 Double Bed Room
Non-Smoking Deluxe King Rooms
Non-Smoking Deluxe King Rooms
Non-Smoking Standard Queen Rooms
Non-Smoking Standard Queen Rooms
3 Queen Family Suite
Non-Smoking Suites 3 Queens. THIS ROOM HAS TWO ROOMS THAT MAKE ONE BIG ROOM. ONE QUEEN BED IN ONE ROOM W/ TV, TWO QUEEN BED IN THE SECOND ROOM W/ TV

Amenities

  • FREE parking
General
Pets allowed
Services
24 hour front desk
Parking
FREE parking
Parking
Outdoor parking
Room
Telephone

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Hotel Map

36.9654 -122.0213
Nearby airports
(SJC), 5.00, MI, N;
Area description
City Center

Dining

Dining / Restaurants
Walking Distance to Wharf with multiple restaurants and downtown nightlife.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (60)

Ratings and reviews for Paradise Inn by the Beach

Overall score

2.1 / 5
60 out of 60
Amenities:
1.9
Room cleanliness:
2.4
Hotel staff:
2.7
Room comfort:
2.3
Location:
4
Value:
2.7

40% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
AdamsMa
Santa Cruz, California
Apr 16, 2013

Dreadful

We were disgusted by this hotel. This is not even a 1 star hotel! The hotel is so tired that it should be knocked down! The rooms smelt and the beds were absolutely awful. We had to ask to be moved and had to accept the third room offered even though it was dreadful. To top it all up within 30 minutes of arriving there the tires on our car were slashed and the car scratched. The manager didn't want us to call the police. Thank God for his nephew who helped us out. We have never in all our life spent the night in such a dump. You should check your ratings before putting a 3 star on a hotel. This is minus 5 rather than a 3 rated hotel. The night we had to spend in this hotel put a terrible stain on an excellent trip.

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1
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1
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1
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1
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3
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1
Review of Paradise Inn by the Beach

Reviewer score

1
MiriamJ
Los Angeles
Mar 27, 2013

Roach Hotel

Your description of the hotel was very misleading and outright wrong. There was neither a microwave nor a refrigerator in the room. The bathroom was old and dirty looking. If I had seen the hotel before, I would have never made a reservation there and pay an outrageous fee of $129 to stay in this dump! I.m very disappointed and I can't believe you charged $2 to make a reservation in this miserable hotel. You should take it off your list! Makes me think twice to make a reservation through you again.

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Review of Paradise Inn by the Beach

Reviewer score

1
LIBLK5
Paso Robles
Mar 21, 2013

YUCK!

From the moment we checked in I new it was a big mistake! But this was a last minute trip and i wanted to be close to the boardwalk! The check in clerk! RUDE! the room DISGUSTING!! I wouldnt recommend this place to my worst enemy! YUCK!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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1
Room cleanliness:
1
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1
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Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Paradise Inn by the Beach

Reviewer score

1
Terdai
monterey ca
Mar 19, 2013

get less than you pay for

So whoever gave this hotel a 3 star has problems, the room was not very clean and need of an update, the sheets were at least clean (I think). The bathtub had water in it and was rusty, the door lock was broken so we had to use a key lock, not that big of a deal except the knob was installed poorly with a bunch of insulating foil that was also in the jam and should have been at the bottom because there was a huge gap between the door and the floor. Location was nice, a 5 or so minute walk to the board walk, and the clerk was pretty nice , though a bit hard to understand with his accent. The pool was in disarray as well but that might have been from it being the end of winter/ beginning of spring. Honestly if they put some work into this place it could be great because of the location, they were fully booked, so they get revenue but seem to neglect the place.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The boardwalk, but if its winter they close all the rides at 5:00 or so depending on how many people are there.

Review of Paradise Inn by the Beach

Reviewer score

2
ragdoll
Antioch, ca
Feb 15, 2013

you get what you pay for

I paid $40 for this room. That's what I got. My location could not have been better. 2 minute walk to the board walk. Everything else. ... no. There was no phone. Three bathroom was horrible. There was blood on the wall and the tub was scary. For staying a night it was ok but longer than that no

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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1
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2
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5
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2
Review of Paradise Inn by the Beach

Reviewer score

3
jahnjahn
palo alto, ca
Feb 3, 2013

Cheap, decent place to crash

Came in late and didnt stay long. Basically just a place to rest your head.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Paradise Inn by the Beach

Reviewer score

2
onehitwonder
benicia, ca
Jan 21, 2013

The room served its purpose

Check in was fine. The owner let us check in early for free. It was exactly what me and my boyfriend paid for...a cheap room walking distance to the boardwalk and and only a 3 minute drive to downtown. We would definitely grab a room here again for an overnighter. I definitely wouldn't stay for more than a night though.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Paradise Inn by the Beach

Reviewer score

2
Dualsport2
Washington
Dec 25, 2012

Excellent Location

Although the location is one of the best in the area, the hotel is in need of refurbishment. The rooms are rundown, the water was only lukewarm, and the heater was noisy and questionable as to safety. The nightstand is located directly in front of it and gets very hot when heat is on. Fortunately, we were able to stay warm with just blankets. However, the beds were comfortable and linens were clean.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

The arcade is directly across the street, and the beach is awesome!

Review of Paradise Inn by the Beach

Reviewer score

2
grover the farmer
redondo beach, california
Oct 29, 2012

shabby

Rooms are small and crowded, no clock, no phone book, tv worked sporadically, I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Paradise Inn by the Beach

Reviewer score

2
Kikitice
Martinez, Ca.
Oct 6, 2012

Clean but basic

The Paradise Inn by the Beach was within walking distance to the beach/Boardwalk but for me that was the only plus. The room was clean but could use some refurbishing. The bed was too soft for us so my sleep wasn't very comfortable and besides having a mini fridge and a microwave, there were no other basic amenities like a telephone! Also, I paid for a King size bed and slept in a Queen size bed. This was a mom & pop operation that gave you the ability to have a place to sleep but that was about it. The value was not worth what was paid and had it not been for the fact that we had to be there, I would not stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
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