The Inn at Pasatiempo

Hotels
8 (755 reviews)
555 Highway 17 , Santa Cruz , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Air conditioning
Complimentary WiFi
50" flat screen TV
Telephone with complimentary local calls
Mini-refrigerator and microwave
In-room coffee maker
Hair dryer
Holcombe & Moore bathroom amenities
Complimentary on-site parking
Back 9 Grill & Bar on-site restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean, comfortable, updated rooms (per one guest)
Quiet, peaceful location
On-site restaurant and bar add convenience
Friendly/helpful front-desk staff (in multiple reports)
Polite and helpful housekeeping
Complimentary coffee and pastries in the morning
Staff accommodated room changes when requested
Helpful busser/service support noted
Cons:
Poor WiFi performance
Overpowering bleach odor in a room
Water damage and visible mold in bathrooms
Broken sink fixture in room
Isolated unfriendly front-desk interaction
Inattentive restaurant server/service issues
Pool maintenance problems (algae) and poor pool-area restrooms
Stale rooms and poor lighting
Property setting described as eucalyptus rather than promised redwoods

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Multiple reviews cite mold, water damage, overpowering bleach odor, stale rooms, and unclean bathtubs — significant cleanliness and housekeeping issues reported.
Service
10
Mixed reports but several guests praised accommodating staff (prompt room change, friendly front-desk agent and polite housekeeping, helpful busser). Some isolated unfriendly interactions noted, but staff assistance was effective when requested.
Location
10
Described as quiet and peaceful and appreciated by guests; setting perceived as pleasant though some noted the immediate trees were eucalyptus rather than the advertised redwoods.
Room Quality
5.5
One guest noted clean, updated rooms, but multiple others reported water-damaged walls, visible mold, broken sink fixtures, poor lighting, and lingering odors — inconsistent room quality.
Amenities
9
On-site restaurant, bar, and pool provide convenience and comfort for some guests; however, pool maintenance issues (visible algae) and poorly kept pool-area restrooms were reported.
Value for Money
8
Perceptions mixed: some guests feel the property offers convenient amenities and a pleasant location, while others judged it not worth the cost given maintenance and cleanliness shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
8
Positives include morning coffee and pastries and helpful support staff; negatives include inattentive restaurant service from some servers — overall mixed but functional.
Overall Experience
8.5
Guest experiences varied: one reviewer called it a favorite stay, but several reported disappointing stays due to cleanliness, maintenance, and service lapses. Overall impressions are mixed with notable positives and negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-01 03:09

Property Description

The Inn at Pasatiempo is a boutique hotel in Santa Cruz, California, set in a wooded hillside just off Highway 17 and adjacent to the renowned Pasatiempo Golf Course. Our 54-room property offers a quiet, convenient alternative to staying downtown, while still being just minutes from the beach, the Boardwalk, and the redwoods. Enjoy our lush gardens with views of the golf course. Whether you're here for a golf getaway, a weekend on the coast, a wedding, or business between Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley, our location makes it easy to explore everything the area has to offer. All 54 guest rooms have been thoughtfully updated with modern comfort in mind: vaulted ceilings, warm earth tones, and nature-themed decor create the feel of an upscale mountain lodge. The Inn has been a Santa Cruz tradition for over 60 years, blending modern guest rooms with a relaxed, wooded setting beside one of California's most iconic golf courses.

Important information:

A valid credit card and ID is required for all rooms on arrival.

Credit card will be charged in full for room and tax at time of booking. Upon arrival there is also a credit card authorization required for any incidental deposit. Please contact property for details.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJC

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 11:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 755 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.5
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james • couple • us
6
had a peaceful, restful stay overall. more like a cabin than a hotel. think of it that way and you'll love it! wish
Pros:

comfy bed, quiet room except for the bathroom, big window to let in fresh air, high ceilings, very clean room, two nice chairs and nice table to eat at. staff was awesome. very polite and accommodating.

Cons:

poor bathroom ventilation. steam from WARM shower clung to the walls and made puddles on the floor. shower curtain also too short. so much water on the floor from shower. used most of the towels to dry it up. heard neighbors tv through bathroom shower vent but after closing the door, sound was gone. no mirror other than the bathroom. nowhere to hang clothes

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Devonna • couple • us
10
My favorite place to stay when visiting the Bay Area
Pros:

The rooms are clean, comfortable and updated. The location is quiet and peaceful and the restaurant and bar add an extra layer of comfort and convenience.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Yaninna • family_with_children • us
3
Disappointing experience
Pros:

I appreciated the coffee and pastries offered in the morning, as well as the friendly and helpful woman at the front desk. The housekeeping woman was also very polite and helpful.

Cons:

WiFi at the hotel was terrible. While I understand that it’s “free”, if you’re going to include this as a “perk” of staying at the hotel, it should be working decently.
Upon entering the room we were overwhelmed by the smell of bleach. We had to open windows and keep the door open for 15 minutes to clear the air. While I appreciate the effort to clean the room thoroughly, it was an overpowering smell and frustrating to deal with.
The sink fixture was broken and kept falling off every time we tried to use it. When I approached the front desk to let them know, the representative was unfriendly and unhelpful. She didn’t greet me, even though she clearly saw me standing there and she basically stared at me blankly after I told her about the sink. She did confirm that she understood and when I mentioned I didn’t want to be charged for any damage, she told me she’d tell the staff. No offer to fix it, no apology for the inconvenience, she didn’t even get up out of her chair to speak to me.
The worst experience we had was the bad service at the restaurant on site. Server was totally inattentive and unhelpful to say the least. I still gave her a generous tip because the busser was helping out so much.
I stayed here once before and it had been a nice experience but won’t be back. I don’t feel like spending money at a place that can’t provide its guests with some of the most basic hospitality services.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • us
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Luke • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
5
Cons:

The room was very stale and the bathroom had water damage and the lighting was not goodll

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Leonard • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • us
5
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
1
Disappointing
Cons:

Our stay was disappointing due to several cleanliness, maintenance, and overall property condition issues.
The first room we were assigned had extensive water damage and visible mold growth on the bathroom wall. The damage was significant enough that the wall appeared to be deteriorating. There were also visible foot tracks along the bathroom floor. The hotel staff moved us to another room without any complications, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the second room also had mold growth in the shower, and the bathtub did not appear to have been properly cleaned prior to our arrival.

One of the main reasons we chose this hotel was the pool. Unfortunately, the pool floor had a noticeable layer of algae, causing the water to appear green rather than blue. We initially assumed the pool might be closed or out of service. However, the front desk employee who checked us in specifically offered additional towels in case we wanted to use it.

There were also maintenance and cleanliness concerns in the common areas. The restroom near the pool was in poor condition, and one of the sinks in the lobby restroom was out of order.

Additionally, the property's setting did not live up to our expectations. Given that the hotel is situated in what was presented as a redwood forest, we were surprised to find that the trees immediately surrounding the property were primarily eucalyptus rather than redwoods. While this may seem like a minor detail compared with the other issues, the natural setting was part of the appeal of choosing this location.

While the staff was accommodating when we requested a room change, the repeated issues with mold, cleanliness, maintenance, the condition of the pool, and the overall property significantly impacted our stay. Given the location and the expectations created by the hotel's presentation, we expected a much higher standard of cleanliness, upkeep, and overall experience.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • family_with_children • au
8
A pleasant stay. Friendly and helpful staff and a great location.
Pros:

Room was spacious, clean and perfect for our family

Cons:

The swimming pool was closed for maintenance for the duration of our stay which wasn't great!

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
D
Dale • couple • us
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Laia • couple • es
8
Pros:

La zona.

Cons:

La piscina no funcionava i no ens van avisar. Un dels motius de la reserva d’aquest hotel i no d’un altre era la piscina.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • couple • us
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
A
ALICE • extended_group • us
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Bram • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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lina • family_with_children • us
1
They broke into my car they have to many people wondering at night and breaking into cars
Pros:

It was close the highway

Cons:

They broke into my car, they didn’t have cameras also they had a venue and people were drinking unktil 2-3 am in the parking lot and they had no security the next morning people where super loud like they didn’t sleep I will never stay here again totally bad experience

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Anabel • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

The property is clean and quiet. Love the trees around it.

Cons:

The unit didn’t have a drawer to put your clothes in.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Estela G • solo_traveller • us
10
Hermoso lugar para descansar.
Pros:

Un hermoso lugar, tranquilo y apacible, con privacidad cerca de lugares turisticos.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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PAIGE • couple • us
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee