Inn At Pasatiempo

2-star hotel Excellent 555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Inn At Pasatiempo

About Inn At Pasatiempo

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie. Free WiFi is accessible in all rooms at this boutique inn. Cable TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and an private bathroom are standard in every room at The Inn at Pasatiempo. French-country décor and light-colored linens furnish each room. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests to The Inn at Pasatiempo. Guests can enjoy seating on an elevated outdoor terrace surrounded by colorful gardens at this french-country inn. Within a 10 minutes’ drive of The Inn at Pasatiempo is Santa Cruz Beach Boadwalk and the University of Santa Cruz.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1017 reviews

The hotel is generally well-liked for its cleanliness, comfortable beds, friendly staff, and convenient location. However, some guests have complained about noise, lack of breakfast options, and maintenance issues.

What guests liked
  • Clean and comfortable rooms
  • Friendly and helpful staff
What could be better
  • Noise from adjacent rooms or outside
  • Limited breakfast options
  • robert Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Parking lot needs repaving! Abandon junk van in parking lot. Corner of tube needed to be scrub. Towels were ruff and old

  • Peiti Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This was our second time staying at this property - both were pleasant. The property was quiet, the rooms were clean and very well sound-proofed, and the staffs were super friendly. But the best part is its location. Super easy access! Highly recommended!

  • Erika Jun 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    Needs upgrade in bathroom And beds

  • Nicole Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Clean and easy highway access

  • Sheri Jun 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The exterior of the hotel is a bit run down. That being said, the room was updated and beautiful. The pool had a lot of differed maintenance. The staff was wonderful and the morning coffee and pastries were a nice touch.

  • vanessa Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    cute spot and friendly staff.

  • Ngocbich May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Clean room, but bathroom is old. Toilet tank took forever to refill.

  • douglas May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good time

  • Roxana May 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    The person who is at the reception seems that you are doing her a favor to attend to you, the pool is too dirty we couldn't even get in, it's too much what they charge so that you can't use what is according to the amenities to use, I'm very dissatisfied!

  • Eric May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    A

  • Erika May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    They have clean room, staff were very nice! I was able to check in early with no troubles which it’s a big plus to my review.

  • Cecilia May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The wifi is terrible in our room. Our room is at the end of the property and there is water coming down from the mountain that creates a muddy parking area in front of the room. The check in staff is not so friendly. The food in the restaurant is great though and there is ample free parking. Nice place to stay if only those amenities are given some upgrades.

  • Judy May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    For swimmers the pool is nice and big lap pool! Very rare and nice for a motel inn. We got a late last min room so some might be nicer but ours was very just not special

  • Cynthia May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean, comfortable room but the restaurant currently doesn’t have a liquor license (would have been nice to know in advance) and staff claimed they had no idea what happened or when it would be resolved. Also, room keys didn’t work and I had to go back to have them reprogrammed

  • Saini-cheema May 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    Location Not clean, bathroom/tub/shower needs to be upgraded

  • Saini-cheema May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Location Not clean, bathroom/tub/shower needs to be upgraded

  • Elke May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    I like staying at the Inn when coming for a short visit to see our daughter at UCSC. It’s an old fashioned Inn, but the simple design, wooden floors and high ceilings give the rooms a spacious feel. The only thing they should improve on are the toiletries. A small soap bar instead of a shower get is even for Airbnbs not acceptable. I understand the environmental concern, but at least a little nicer bar soap, and a little nicer presentation would do.

  • Stephanie May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The restaurant food is delicious, the drinks at the bar were delightful, bartenders are tentative, the pool was clean & the suite we stayed in was spacious and clean. Definitely will come again

  • Jocelyn May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The suite was beautiful… the bed was the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept on! Their alcohol license was suspended, so we weren’t able to go to the restaurant bar and have a cocktail, but that was no biggie. The staff were lovely and very helpful.i will definitely go back!

  • George May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Comfortable bed, plenty of parking, hot shower N/A

  • Mary May 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Disappointing

  • Marianne May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Elsa May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I have stayed here three times in the past year. I am a quasi local. Friendly, clean, safe, local, uncomplicated. Lobby has space to sit and read, cozy fireplace, big windows, for when you want to give your travel companion space. Fresh brewed coffee in the morning, restaurant on site for lunch and dinner and the locals use the restaurant. Pool is heated when open for season, call ahead to confirm. It's a bit old school, you park in front of your room, rooms are updated, super functional but not spacious unless you book a suite. The wifi is a bit weak, access email reliability, yes, stream movies you will probably get buffering. The rooms are fine for solo, duo or couples, or family with one child travellers. Ironically, it's a good location as there is a lot that is accessible by car within 5 minute drive. Please note, even though the maps show local roads, it is not walkable, there are no shoulders, local road is narrow, no shoulder, people speed, or are restricted access. Don't plan to get a morning walk or take the baby out in a stroller or think you will walk to town for the day. Yes there is a bus, but it's once an hour. You must have a car and a 5 minute drive will get you to parks and open space, 10 min to beach. Super easy to find. Can be pricey during beach season and weekends, all places in Santa Cruz are. I will stay here again.

  • Elizabeth May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Beds were comfortable and rooms were clean. Restaurant was good and we liked being able to walk over to eat. Bar was closed due to a suspension of their alcohol license prior to us getting there. I booked that hotel so we could eat and have a few drinks without worrying to drive anywhere. Lady that checked us in was not very friendly, but we enjoyed our stay anyway.

  • Elizabeth May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Beds were comfortable and rooms were clean. Restaurant was good and we liked being able to walk over to eat. Bar was closed due to a suspension of their alcohol license prior to us getting there. I booked that hotel so we could eat and have a few drinks without worrying to drive anywhere. Lady that checked us in was not very friendly, but we enjoyed our stay anyway.

  • Sosse May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The location of the hotel is great, the beds were comfortable and the two staff members that we interacted with were nice, but the property is not well maintained. There was mold and rust all along the perimeter of the bathtub, the shower head was not secured to the wall, it was leaking water, and the WIFI was so terrible that my friend couldn't get any work done at the end of the night, so she had to use her phone's hotspot. A clean, mold free bathroom with no leaking pipes and a strong WIFI connection should be basic amenities for a motel.

  • Phoun May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Complimentary Coffee and pastries were great!

  • G May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    checking in and room Restaurant no liquor li

  • Phoun May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Complimentary Coffee and pastries were great!

  • G May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    checking in and room Restaurant no liquor li

  • Yolanda Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was great stay very comfortable the room very clean, I ordered dinner chicken wings were delicious. I parked right in front of my room.

  • Joan Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The beds are very high and the walls are paper thin

  • Jessica Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Room was clean, the property location was very convenient. There was a big snake outside our room, which was exciting for the kids to see (harmless, of course). The pool was nice enough, and we played on the grass area. Would prob opt to stay closer to beach next time.

  • Andreas Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Kelli Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was excellent. Very peaceful, and a super easy trip into Santa Cruz or Capitola.

  • Nellie Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Parking was great, the room was okay but the bar was closed.

  • Evelia Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The Restaurant and bar were closed and though the rooms have been remodeled and are clean and updated the parking lot and the rest of the hotel need a bit of a polish. For the price and it being away from the downtown it was way too pricey. What made it so convenient was that it was supposed to have all in one stop. Also only coffee and muffins were available the add said breakfast included.

  • Jerry Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great location for our trip. Outstanding restaurant on site.

  • Brenda Apr 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Room was great. Although the age of the place is telling through the musty smell and outdated pillows throughout. The parking lot is really horrible. We had made reservations at the restaurant in the hotel but they were mysteriously closed down for week.

  • Hilary Apr 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Brenda Apr 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    The parking lot is really horrible. We had made reservations at the restaurant in the hotel but they were mysteriously closed down for week.

  • Jeff Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    It was thoroughly fantastic Nothing really

  • Jeff Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    It was thoroughly fantastic Nothing really

  • ELIZABETH Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    A/C didn’t work and beds squeaked

  • Jocelyn Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This was a very nice hotel. The breakfast coffee and pastries were very fresh and good. The restaurant was good and the help in our room was good too. I liked the location - fast to get anywhere.

  • suhani Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful hotel

  • Jaime Apr 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Great experience great food and room was clean and quiet

  • Jaime Apr 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Great experience great food and room was clean and quiet

  • Diedra Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room

  • sapna Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Our first rooms bath tub was not draining at all. First desk quickly moved us to another room, but the tub faucet was not working properly and the drainage was not that good

  • Kristen Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great room, excellent staff

  • Margarida Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean and spacious. Excellent service at reception, they even gave me a bottle opener for my room!

  • Alicia Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    excellent

  • April Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very comfortable, Clean & Location was perfect. Morning Coffee and Scones were appreciated. The Staff is Amazingly Wonderful

  • Giselle Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    clean room beautiful scenery staff was super nice! gf and i asked if they had any vending machines and the front desk clerk gave us donuts!

  • Michael Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I recommend The Inn at Pasatiempo for the clean and spacious rooms, convenient location and wonderful staff.

  • Jerry Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The room we had was very clean, remodeled, beds were extremely comfortable and the price was highly discounted and affordable. Restaurant was excellent, reasonable and the food was very good. The downside was although our room remodeled, it was very small, nothing special or inviting us to want to come back. Bathroom was so small the door could not open and close if someone was in it. The tub was old & patched, needed to be replaced. It had no stopper or shower curtain although they did repair that. I mentioned to the employee at checkout how disappointed we were and wanted to know if they actually had rooms like those advertised on the website. She said only 4. All the others were like the one we stayed in. Although I would like to stay in one of the four better rooms, we agreed this was not a good experience and most likely would not stay again.

  • Whitney Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved the location, clean rooms, hot water, cold AC. Easy to get on and off highway. Easy parking.

  • Chris Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Really nice and relaxing place with a cool modern rustic lobby and an excellent bar/grill attached. Rooms are spacious, clean and well furnished. Showers and the WiFi work. Super quiet at night. Coffee served in the lobby each morning. Cannot recommend this place enough.

  • Don Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room and amenities were great. There is an onsite restaurant. The food and service were good. Our interactions with the hotel staff were great. We highly recommend Inn at Pasatiempo.

  • laura Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Convenient location.

  • Timothy Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Comfortable bed

  • Emily Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff was so helpful. Great hotel

  • Russell Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Stayed on the backside of units to the right. Mud and water from hill runoff all over the parking. Shoes and suitcases caked with mud get out of car.

  • John Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was neat and tidy. Loved morning biscuits and scones! Driveway needs repaving - lots of divots and uneven areas. Meal at Back Nine was delicious! Staff very friendly and helpful.

  • Michelle Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The bed wasn't very comfortable, the fan in the bathroom didn't work after showering, the TV had a bad remote and only basic cable

  • Douglas Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room. Comfortable bed beds. Had a great stay

  • Chris Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was spotlessly clean, the beds were comfortable, and it was very quiet. Sometimes an othewise nice hotel stay is marred by noise from other guests. This property was very quiet. The hotel staff were polite, friendly and very service-oriented. We had a couple meals in the restaurant which were very good. A hot tub would have been nice and the pool was closed for the winter. We are in Santa Cruz a few times a year and we will definitely consider this facility.

  • Denise Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    everything was great!

  • Ashley Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff, Naomi and girl who checked us in.

  • Fiaola Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It's one of the "all the above" places. Great and courteous staff, proud chef, clean room, locals hangout. Maticulous assistants (one was double checking the cleaning crew). Had the fish and chips. Never had chips like that before. They were awesome. Fish rivalled the restaurants here in Monterey.

  • Biao Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice spacious room.

  • Margaret Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was so clean and the staff was so nice at the front desk and restaurant. Very easy check in and check out . Thank you guys!

  • Catherine Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great, friendly staff, gorgeous scenery and a bar/restaurant with twi indoor fireplaces and outdoor patio heating lamps. Can you tell I was there during a winter storm that sugar-coated the local mountains? Loved it.

  • William Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes

  • Denise Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Our stay was wonderful. clean rooms, courteous staff and despite being so close to freeway, it was peaceful.

  • Chris Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great room, friendly staff, decent coffee and pastries in the morning, and a good restaurant (Back Nine) onsite for food. WiFi was flaky but that was the only minor issue.

  • Karen Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The best lit room I have ever encountered in a motel. I am a reader and art person. Light matters to me.

  • Shana Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lean room friendly staff comfy beds excellent restaurant.

  • Alicia Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great!

  • Mario Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was good in this hotel! Would definitely stay here again

  • michael Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Overall I am very happy with the accommodations and price. The only down side was the traffic noise as the hotel is right next to a major highway. Obviously this is no fault of the hotel and management, and I’m a light sleeper so I’m probably bothered by this more than most. I would definitely consider staying here again but would consider other options due to the traffic noise.

  • Alisha Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Having a restraint on site was great. Went there for dinner and lunch the next day. Staff was friendly and food was good.

  • Paul Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was clean and modern, but relatively basic. My only wish would be that they serve breakfast (instead of just cold muffins & coffee in the lobby) ... but the lobby is very pleasant!!

  • Judith Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Bath could have been cleaner.

  • Guinevere Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Coffee and muffin nice to have in morning

  • BRYAN Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    THE STAFF WAS GREAT AND ROOM WAS NICE

  • Vic Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and peaceful, restaurants food is very good

  • Gerald Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes

  • Estrella Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room and lovely location!

  • Alicia Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    room spotless,

  • Todd Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean rooms and great service throughout. Will come back for sure. Such a beautifully kept property

  • Jeffrey Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Bed uncomfortable

  • Anna Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Inn at Pasatiempo - Clean room with nice accommodations. Friendly staff were very helpful. We stayed in the King suite with fireplace. The room was large and comfortable. The bed was fantastic. It was nice to have a restaurant on site with both food and drinks that were great. The restaurant staff were friendly and attentive.

  • david Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    TV was a good size and worked fine. The room was clean, but not cozy. No carpeting or comfy chair. Bed sat up too high off of floor. I almost fell out one night!

  • Lisa Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was great. Room was clean and comfortable.

  • Linda Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fantasic room, comfy beds, very clean!

  • Sophia Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Really nice spacious and hidden secret type of place! Very close to everything and the freeway. They offer $10 off to customers who eat at their very own restaurant and even provide free parking. It’s spacious and close to trees and woodsy areas. Not so much walkable but a very nice place to stay if you’re driving. Will definitely recommend as it was completely quiet and peaceful the whole time.

  • ILYA Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It is a nice place to spend time or have a wedding. The only issue is the very noisy AC/heater window units that they have in their rooms.

  • audra Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was spotless, everyone friendly. I enjoyed my stay

  • David Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We loved it!

  • brian Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was nice was good price the room service didn’t come to are room which was annoying but good stay

  • Annette Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    The place itself was perfect—clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully arranged with everything I needed for a relaxing stay. It truly felt like a home away from home. The atmosphere was welcoming, and you can tell that a lot of care goes into maintaining the property and ensuring guests are comfortable. I genuinely appreciated the attention to detail and the effort to make my stay enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and hassle-free experience, and I look forward to staying here again in the future.

  • Zeend Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was comfortable and clean. The Shower was amazing great water pressure.Friendly staff good happy hour and warm friendly people. We have been coming here for many years 30 yrs. We will continue to come back for yrs to come.

  • Kasey Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean room, nice and helpful staff!

  • Shelli Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean, friendly, good price, but rooms are not as fancy as the pictures online, still good though.

  • Christy Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was very accommodating and clean and beds were comfortable. They let us check in an 1.5 hours early. Staff was great!

  • Alexandra Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, staff was so kind, cozy beds, amazing restaurant. It was perfect for me and my family. ♥️

  • David Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Was a little concerned why the pool was closed?

  • Brit Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room was recently renovated and fine. But, the pool was closed and I was unable to use a food credit for food because they wouldn't let me take it to my room. Lame.

  • Lorena Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is my second time staying here we absolutely love this place,its such a hidden gem. The customer service is amazing, the rooms are big and spacious, the beds are super comfy.

  • Brandon Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    good stay

  • Alexandra Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The sink

  • Curtis Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great room, furnishings were simple but very nice. Shower needed a little work on the grout.

  • Heather Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was nice

  • Michael Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    1st room i was located next to an extreem hardship fellow. The person was in pain and groaning all night. Broken sleep for 2 nights. After changing rooms it was ok.

  • YOSHY Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Tranquility. Very quiet and clean Fireplace Suite with high ranch-like home ceiling both for living room and separate bedroom with French doors. Beyond that great staff of hosts: Abby and Nayomi always kind and thoughtful for all your needs. Lastly the Happy Hour with incredible drinks and eats - the Margaritas were the best ever made and great pricing so you could try a lot of drinks and eats. Forgot, the morning Peets coffee and pastries were also fresh and thoughtful each morning at the lobby. We're already planning a return trip soon. Thank you so much for all the warm hospitality, Abby and Nayomi. Yoshy and Kasia

  • Julie Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location, right off the highway, but landscaped in a way that you feel tucked away. My only negative moment is when I walked from the farthest building to pick up to-go food from their in house dining and they forgot to include condiments and silverware. I called them to let them know and they had me walk all the back to get them rather than sending staff to bring them to the room. And they didn’t apologize for the inconvenience either. That was weird.

  • Catherine Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Super Cute Place, the room was clean and super cozy, the staff were wonderful and the adjoining restaurant is definitely worth a visit. (Especially during happy hour)

  • Jeanne Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room, good morning coffee and pastries in the lobby, great restaurant and great weekday Happy Hour. I feel like there were also local people enjoying the restaurant. Did not like the coffee they provided in the room. Did not match up with the supplied coffee maker.

  • Linda Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room, good restaurant/bar, wonderful staff. Rooms do not have a dresser and have minimal closet. Beds are very tall.

  • Mark Oct 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    No heating, when the bed is directly blocked by the beds. No shower curtain. Coffee maker unclean. Not worth the price

  • tom Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    good

  • Michael Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    A bit dated but for the price and being quiet is a plus and the food at the restaurant is excellent!

  • Mauricio Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I like it honestly, im about to be on my first night in and everything is clean, staff super friendly, parking was really good, and the air conditioning is good. I would definitely comeback next time i visit Santa Cruz

  • John Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Lovely remodeled rooms. Nice pool. Excellent restaurant!!! Well located.

  • manuel Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice access to property and connection to the free way.

  • Vinay Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Updated rooms are clean with a friendly staff at check in.

  • Cindy Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was my first stay at this inn and it was a wonderful experience! The pool was lovely and they even had an area for ping pong and frisbee. The staff was very welcoming and nice. They even had pastries and coffee/tea in the morning for guests. I really enjoyed my stay the rooms are nice and well kept! I would recommend this place!

  • Jason Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff

  • Chris Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Best ever of the front desk service :)

  • Margarita Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very charming place with kind and friendly staff.

  • Cherie Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    No pets. Service dogs yes. AC worked well.

  • Jennifer Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Overall I very much recommend. I want to note that the staff are extremely friendly. My toddler dumped a cup of water all over the floor.... not a big deal and they gave her stickers. We had a lovely stay and will come back when we return to the area!

  • Dan Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Convenient to downtown Santa Cruz shops, boardwalk and golf. Nice on property dining and free morning continental breakfast. Room was dated but clean and very confortable bed.

  • Craig Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We needed a place where we could be totally comfortable just hanging out, taking short trips to the beach and local shops and restaurants, and this place really fit perfectly. The staff was very friendly and attentive, the suite was nicely outfitted with great furniture, and we were so close to downtown and the beach it was terrific.

  • Steven Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice room, close to towns, easy check in and out.

  • Mojgan Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This hotel was great! The rooms were clean and comfortable, and having the parking right in front of our room was convenient. The food was delicious and made our stay even better. I would definitely stay here again!

  • Alicia Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We loved the Inn at Pasatiempo! It was comfortable, easy and quiet. The restaurant and bar were great, staff was friendly and the rooms were clean and updated. We’d definitely stay here again!

  • Wendy Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean rooms and fantastic parking. Friendly customer service.

  • garrett Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great little hotel and good food at the bar! Very nice and clean modern rooms. Looks recently renovated. Pool area looks nice, I did not get a chance to use it though. I will stay here again, I was very pleased with this gem of a find.

  • Peter Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay in Pasatiempo! Clean and convenient with a great pool and excellent restaurant!

  • Lisa Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff is friendly. Room very clean and enjoyable. The only complaint is that I only got 2 towels. The next day when my room was cleaned they did leave extra 2 towels per my request, but they took the bath mat and never replaced it.

  • Julie Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved our room, restaurant was great, everyone was really nice. And scones for breakfast

  • Yua Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Overall good

  • James Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I wanted to stay another night and just hang at the hotel! The room was clean and comfy, the pool area was so inviting, and if we hadn’t had ima a with family we would have been in the bar and restaurant all night! We will be back the next time we come to Santa Cruz. Thank You!

  • Kristina Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    We love staying at Pasatiempo! It’s quiet and accessible to everything

  • Janet Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Property looks rundown

  • Ryan Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    It's an okay hotel. Bed was decent and the breakfast pastries were a nice touch. My only complaint was the condition of the bathroom. Could definitely use an overall of the bathrooms and showers. Plumbing needed some help.

  • Katty Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good hotel, 10 minutes away from the boardwalk yet secluded from all the Santa Cruz traffic. Check-in was easy and although check-in was until 3 we were able to check-in when we arrived at 12:30 pm and check-out was easy too. Staff was really nice and they offer free coffee and pastries from 7-9 am. The room was in good service, just some areas were dusty. Outside area of the hotel is nice, and there is a lot of bushes and greenery so that means a lot of spiderwebs and spiders. Parking was easy and there were plenty of spots, just the parking lot needs to be upgraded since there is some spots on the dirt.

  • Verified Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The service here was great. Got the fireplace suite which was great with teens because we had our own space. Bed was comfortable and grounds were nice. Staff was really friendly at the front desk. Restaurant on site was very convenient.

  • Daisy Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great stay with friendly people!

  • charles Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful property

  • Karen Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great experience exceeding my expectations

  • Henry Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Continental breakfast and coffee were great!

  • Rebecca Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice property

  • Kirk Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Conveniently located, nice and clean, friendly staff. Will definitely stay there again!

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The location of this place is great. Out of the buzzling of the town and traffic but near enough to go places. The room was clean, except the shower curtain. It smelled dingy, so we requested a replacement and were provided one very quickly. The room seemed a bit small for a group[ of 4 but comfortable enough to sleep and hang out for several hours. The staff was friendly and courteous. It seems like the place has gone through a renovation because things appear to be new, except for the pool. the pool can use a renovation. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it.

  • francie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly. Comfortable. Nice surroundings

  • Regina Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent hotel at a great price. It was modern and didn’t have the outdated look that a lot of hotels in this area have. Front desk attendant was super friendly and helpful. Only downside was that our beds were more like a Full instead of a Queen. Overall great hotel. Would stay here again.

  • Janice Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property was beautiful

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Our room was ready upon arrival, the pool is big, the restaurant’s food was excellent. Only bad thing is we’re only staying here one night. Wouldn’t mind staying another day or so.

  • Ederlina Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Sink clogged; no hooks to hang clothes or towels in the bathroom. They should install shower and conditioner dispensers.

  • Eva Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Somewhat disappointing; lighting in room is terrible, making it depressing at night. There is only one nightstand - two tiny ones would have worked better than one large one - this way, one person has nowhere to put cell phone, necessities, etc (other than under the pillow.) On the positive side, the room is clean, the bed is comfortable, the location is good.

  • Stephanie Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check in . Room was clean . My husband loved the pool .

  • Alfredo Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I was really happy with the attention from the staff at the hotel. We arrived quite early (at noon) three hours before check-in time and were allowed to check into our room immediately. I also needed to attend a work video meeting that ended at 11 AM and routinely runs slightly longer. I asked if I could do a slightly late check-out and was given the option to check out at 12 PM with no extra charge. The hotel staff was friendly, courteous and flexible at accommodating my request. Would definitively stay there again!

  • Caryn Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The hotel was clean, comfortable and quiet. The front desk person was helpful and friendly. We ate dinner at the restaurant on site and it was delicious and reasonably priced. We will stay here again !

  • Nancy Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    A little rundown!! But for the price!!

  • John Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    An older facility but nicely maintained, clean and convenient with an excellent bar and restaurant.

  • Stacy Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It was nice and quiet. The only thing is the pool area was not maintained.

  • christopher Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    this is a 10 because of the price. the food in the bar/restaurant was fantastic . $1 wings during happy hours tremendous . went back for dinner. great staff and bartenders. rooms we renovated and clean. hidden gem

  • Susanne Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    We had a room on the pool side and it was lovely! Rooms on the opposite side face the highway. It is quaint and our two room suite was very spacious-slept 4 easily with the pull out couch.

  • Danielle Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Wonderful place to stay. Will be back :)

  • Abigail Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was great, comfortable and clean. Wish they took time to clean lounge chairs by the pool, they had bird poop on almost all of them.

  • Estefanie Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    My stay here was just terrible! The beds were super uncomfortable, the bathroom was disgusting and small. There was mold all over the shower walls, there wasn’t enough towels or shampoo and the shower head was breaking off. The ac unit made too much noise and you just feel disgusting waking up in their beds. It’s just a terrible terrible experience and feeling. I will never stay here again. The ONLY plus side is that it’s close to the boardwalk but next time I will pay more for a better experience. This is a rundown motel.

  • Christopher Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I asked my family what they disliked and my daughter just said that when she was in the pool. light in the pool light was hanging by the wires.

  • Maria Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Super nice and friendly staff.

  • Sumit Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    The property has been posted in such a way that it disguise that it is a hotel but the reality is that it is a motel. And as a simple motel it is very expensive.

  • wmike Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It’s very convenient located. Very nice room and cleaning was amazing. I definitely recommend it.

  • Cameron Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Easy place to stay, low key vibe and quite atmosphere.

  • Peter Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Pretty good place. Pool could be cleaner

  • Alicia Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was nice ! The only thing I noticed was that the bathroom door would get stuck on the floor it wouldn’t open all the way

  • Whitney Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place to stay. Pool was quiet and nice. Grounds were pretty and easy access to highway. Hotel was away from hustle and bustle of boardwalk. Would stay there again

  • Giselle Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    But... the only but was a dirty sock behind the door. Someone else's sock of course. Everything else was good.

  • William Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great

  • Roy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    I stayed for a day and our bathroom in room 314 the lock was not working, I also called the front desk and asked for another coffee maker because ours did not work, I was told they would bring another and they never showed up. The pool door lock was also not working and pool was semi green and had very old.

  • Maria Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Not the first time we stay here. Will probably be our go to from now on. The restaurant is amazing. Food is delicious! The staff is amazing.

  • Edgar Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The pool was dirty and cold

  • Jeniece Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Similar to a lodge! The room was great and the property felt as if we were in the country. Some reciptionist were inattentive leading to poor customer service. But there were some that had great customer service. 50/50 on the customer service.

  • David Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very comfortable updated rooms. However, the pool and area need attention. The onsite restaurant was excellent.

  • Sarah Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean Rooms only problem was Beds are tooo High makes it difficult when your Short & Elderly!

  • Melanie Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Thankfully the Inn had another room available and booked it for me at the same cost as the first room- exceptional!

  • Rob May 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The staff was nice. The bathroom had no fan, and the towels were too small for grown-ups. The maids barged in at 8:30 am without knocking, and it was our first day of a two-day stay. After hanging the "Do not disturb" sign and heading out for the day, we returned to find that the maids had entered the room and made the beds! This was a blatant disregard for our privacy. I paid 489 per night for the Labor Day weekend. As a former Marine, I would expect some integrity.

  • Peggy May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Service and clean

  • Vanessa May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved it here, right off the freeway and it feels secluded but very close to downtown Santa Cruz. The restaurant was great and very convenient to have there. High ceilings in the room made it feel spacious and very clean!

  • Stefanie Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The restaurant is amazing! Great food. The rooms were spacious and clean. Unfortunately the pool was closed for maintenance and there is no jacuzzi. The next door neighbors were loud all night...arguing and loud music. When we called the front desk they came and quieted them down, but they started up again right after.

  • Verified Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Cute little hotel RIGHT off the freeway (very convenient). Quick drive to UCSC and downtown. Quiet, cozy. Was confusing to find the front desk but had to walk through the outdoor patio/restaurant and there it was! Parking was easy and free!

  • Martine Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place affordable and clean. Friendly staff.

  • Lynne Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was a nice quiet place. All single level. Was perfect since I have a bad knee. Easy parking and right off the freeway exit. Minutes to the beach area. Very roomy shower. Toilet is very close to the wall and bathroom door. We enjoyed the courtyard. There is a nice bar and grill on the property as well.

  • Craig Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    My family and myself went on vacation and when we arrived at the hotel the pool was out of order. Then when I got my room it was not what I booked. I booked a king suite with a fireplace. What I got was two queen suite with no fireplace. When I went back to the front desk the girl told me that they gave my room away and this is all they had. I was so mad about this, I almost left. She said the manager gave my room away and the manager was not there. The room itself was dirty. The bathroom had left over hair on the floor and walls. Overall I was very disappointed!

  • maria Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice quiet

  • Sandy Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean and quiet. Thx!

  • Lorena Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a pleasant stay - coffee in the morning a plus.

  • Verified Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The biggest disappointment was the pool closure—there was no notice when we booked or at check-in. We only found out after getting ready and walking to the pool on Saturday. A sign was posted at the front desk by checkout, but better communication upfront would have helped. We booked two queens since that was all that showed available, but I had planned to ask for a king. Check-in felt rushed and uninviting, so I didn’t feel comfortable asking. Later, I checked the website and saw king rooms were available, which was frustrating. The front desk staff was polite but not very informative. Our room was in a back corner near a maintenance area, and the parking lot was muddy—it didn’t have the same well-kept feel as the rest of the hotel. That said, the restaurant was fantastic. The staff was warm and attentive, the food and drinks were great, and happy hour pricing was a highlight. Overall, we still like The Inn at Pasatiempo, but this stay lacked the special touch we’d hoped for on our anniversary. Better communication and a more welcoming experience would have made a big difference.

  • Vashti Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Down to earth, not pretentious but cozy!

  • Elke Jan 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    It's a good and inexpensive option if you just need a night to crash. Beds are comfortable, rooms and bathrooms clean. Will stay there again as close enough to UCSC

  • David Jan 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Santa Cruz but in a quiet spot free of traffic noise and tourist swarms

  • Hailey Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The area around the location is so lovely and peaceful. The inn provided easy accessible parking right outside our room. Being only a few minutes away from downtown Santa Cruz was a huge plus!

  • Francisco Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Just peaceful

  • Amy Sep 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Nice quiet place easy to get to all parts of town from here with car.

  • Jimmy Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Have stayed here before and the location right by the golf course is our main attraction. Restaurant at the hotel is very good and reasonably priced. Staff is very friendly and professional.

  • Genevieve Sep 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great bar and restaurant

  • Barry Sep 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We enjoyed our stay. Office staff and restaurant staff very friendly, courteous, and helpful.

  • Mary Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect

  • Linda Aug 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    *only real complaint is that the shower water pressure is pathetic and shampoo, conditioner, and body wash selection left something to be desired.

  • Matthew Aug 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Pretty outdated property, unimpressive food quality at the restaurant. Pictures made it look a lot nicer. Would not stay there again for what they are asking for price-wise over a weekend.

  • Theresa Aug 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location, close to the city, but feels like you're in the woods (you are). Room was clean, updated and comfortable. The coffee in the lobby was good.

  • Rebecca Aug 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Property was well maintained , great pool area. Room was quaint

  • Jeffrey Jul 2024 · via expedia
    3/5

    Restaurant- very good. Lobby - nice. Room - clean. Bed- good. Thin walls, can easily hear neighbors. Little space to put your stuff, even though room is large. Few shelves or drawers - shelves they do have are filled with their stuff for the room. Nowhere to put anything in bathroom - not even a hook on the door. I felt like the room was more akin to an upgraded Motel 6 than what I expected. Parking spaces in front of rooms narrow, however lots of other parking available. I feel like it was not good, not bad, just ok. I might go back (family in the area), however I will take a look at others first to see if there is abetted value for the money spent.

  • Allison Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The restaurant at the hotel was great and the staff were very helpful. It is close to the highway but not noisy so it was convenient.

  • Liza Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Our stay here was good. No problems

  • Lynn Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Attentive, kind staff, nice coffee service, comfortable mattresses and clean - otherwise very spare, minimalist, basic, nothing luxurious

  • Jacqueline Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to UCSC destination, easy parking. Fantastic food!

  • Tiffany Jul 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly staff. Quiet location. Rooms were very clean.

  • Jenny Jul 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    Not quite what I expected from the advertising. Essentially a motel, limited grounds to enjoy. Maintenance could be better. Looks like old double bed platforms were used - despite current bed was a queen with box spring on old smaller platform - making for a very high climb into the bed. Thin walls. For $345/night, wasn't worth it.

  • Sherry Jul 2024 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    We have stayed at the Pasatiempo Inn before and found it to be very relaxing. Although the Inn is still a nice place to stay, we didn't enjoy building section 100 this time. The section of the parking lot was not clean nor no landscaping. The back where our room was had no landscaping or an enjoyable area to sit. Continental breakfast was mediocre and coffee wasn't ready the first morning. I will stay again but request to stay in building 200.

Frequently asked questions about Inn At Pasatiempo

Does Inn At Pasatiempo have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Inn At Pasatiempo offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Inn At Pasatiempo offer parking?
Yes, Inn At Pasatiempo offers free parking on-site.
Does Inn At Pasatiempo have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Inn At Pasatiempo features meeting spaces and a conference center, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Inn At Pasatiempo have a fitness center?
Inn At Pasatiempo does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Inn At Pasatiempo located, and how walkable is the area?
Inn At Pasatiempo is located at 555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 20, the area is rated Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available

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