Former Quality Inn on 4th in Eureka changed to Bayside Inn, now Ramada has been added to the name

 

Since the Natha family who also own Townhouse Motel and Super 8 in Eureka took ownership, Quality Inn on Fourth Street changed the name to Bayside Inn & Sites. These name changes occurred after 2019 to present. I don't recall any other Humboldt hotel going through constant name changes in a few years when they have the same ownership. 

There are many valid reasons a hotel would change their name.  Some of the local hotels who are still doing well despite Humboldt's economy have a great local and out of county reputation, they attract high end customers and are the choice of local businesses and even stay busy during winter have. They have had the same owner and the same name. Good customer service, excellent long term manager, treating each customer with respect is the reason for their success. Referral and word of mouth is key to marketing and having the same name online and in other marketing makes a difference.

Now it is Ramada Bayside Inn and Suites. Father is Magan Natha. Son is Alpesh Natha. I have no idea how involved Magan is still with the businesses. Google search for Magan Natha shows him as a registered agent for several LLCs and a permit issued in 2023 by the City of Eureka.

The Humboldt Lodging Alliance still lists it as Quality Inn so some Humboldt Marketing sites.

This is not related to the name change but the last time I covered the Nathas was a court case have involving the Townhouse and Labor Commission. 

As is the case with many "locals", Magan's feelings about me when he first met me years ago are different than when I covered his business on the blog. I really don't care. He and every other person here who changed their opinion because I covered a court case or news about them, reported facts and informed the community are the problem; not me. Life is difficult, a struggle and unsafe when you do independent reporting and investigative journalism in a small County where you are expected to look the other way and know your place.