The Inn at Pasatiempo

Hotels
8.3 (751 reviews)
555 Highway 17 , Santa Cruz , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and nice rooms
Good location
Cons:
Pool was closed
Needed more hooks in bathroom
Pillows need replacement

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
General clean room but older property and issues mentioned with cleanliness.
Service
9.05
Staff were consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.05
Convenient location, close to downtown and family.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms were clean and well-kept, but some mentioned outdated aspects.
Amenities
7.55
Pool was closed and some amenities were lacking quality.
Value for Money
8.55
Overall good value as mentioned by several reviewers.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Breakfast options were good, but some items were not well-received.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall enjoyable stay with several pros outweighing the cons.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:18

Property Description

Year-Round Outdoor Pool
Indulge in relaxation at our french-country inn with a refreshing year-round outdoor pool, perfect for a leisurely swim or lounging under the sun.

Charming French-Country Decor
Experience the elegance of our rooms adorned with French-country décor and light-coloured linens, providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere for your stay.

Convenient Location
Situated adjacent to the renowned Pasatiempo Golf Course and just a short drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the University of Santa Cruz, The Inn at Pasatiempo offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience.

Book now to experience the serene charm of The Inn at Pasatiempo and create unforgettable memories during your stay in Santa Cruz, CA.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 751 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 7.55
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.55
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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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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
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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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Lynda • couple • us
8
Nice setting but long drive on Hwy 1 to get to anywhere
Cons:

Only sweets available for breakfast it room has a refrigerator and microwave so bring your own.

Had to pay if we wanted our room made up

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Salgado • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Edith-Nicole • family_with_children • us
4
Disappointing but great pastries.
Pros:

Staff were kind, coffee was good, room appeared clean, and pastries were delicious.

Cons:

I had bed bug bights after my second night. The pool, which was the main draw for my family, was broken. There were loud noises in my room (plumbing?) throughout the night. The location of our room on the backside of the property felt sort of dark and creepy and remote. We could not cool down the room, which was stuffy and warm, especially for how temperate the weather was. When I raised these complaints, no offer of refund, discount, or other amends were offered.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Karli • family_with_children • us
6
Reasonably priced, quaint place
Pros:

The property was nice, it seemed to attract an older crowd which was nice, not a lot of noise. The food at the grill was very good too!

Cons:

I specifically booked this hotel so my son would be able to swim. When we got there we were told the pool had issues and would be closed for a few days. The room had limited towels, enough for 1, maybe 2 people and I was a party of 3. The kicker was the bed. It was horribly uncomfortable. I woke up multiple times throughout the night because my back was killing me. My mom and my son did not sleep well due to the lumpy bed.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
4
Pretty decent
Pros:

Restaurant and bar

Cons:

No pool. Basic room for a high price

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • dk
8
Pros:

Good little sleepover place

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • solo_traveller • us
7
A pleasant surprise. Would stay here again.
Pros:

Excellent location, quiet, friendly, clean

Cons:

Coffee/breakfast, non-carpeted room

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • gb
5
Property needs updating.
Pros:

Free pastries and coffee was a nice touch, thank you.

Cons:

Property needs updating. The pool area in particular as the pool lining is coming apart, broken loungers and paving stones needs repairing. Car park full of pot holes. Room had some damage too.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Anja • family_with_children • de
7
Zu teuer für den Zustand des gesamten Hotels.
Cons:

Pool heruntergekommen, Außenanlage müsste renoviert werden. Zimmer war gut.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Carissa • couple • us
5
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Alfonso • couple • us
9
The people I next room114 where drunk and made noise all night tell 230 am .
Cons:

The people in room 114 rude and drunk up till 2:30 in the morning making noise playing music no respect

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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janet • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Liked having the restaurant on site after a long day out exploring. Loved the location and ease of getting into Santa Cruz. Staff was extremely welcoming and friendly.

Cons:

The swimming pool needs refurbishing. Still useable but the condition of the heated pool was disappointing.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Khristina • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was in the redwoods a quick drive to boardwalk. The beds were supe comfy the room was pretty large and the staff were all super friendly and helpful

Cons:

No jacuzzi

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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J Vander • extended_group • us
8
Would stay here again.
Pros:

it was easy to get to and easy to get to the freeway. The staff was friendly (I called a few days prior to confirm my reservation) and we were able to check in early with no added fee. There is ample parking, a pool, and it's a quiet place to stay. I appreciated that there was a restaurant on site, although we did not visit it. We booked early so we got a good dead.
They offer complimentary pastries (muffins and scones) and coffee in the morning. The kids loved this!
There is nothing fancy about the rooms - they have basic amenities which was fine because we were mainly there to shower and sleep.

Cons:

One of the reasons we booked this hotel, was for the pool - the kids were stoked. However, upon check in, we learned that the pool would not be available during our stay (the pump went out). I would have appreciated being contacted via email or text to let me know (although the front desk said it happened and they didn't have enough time to let guests know) OR for the Inn to provide some sort of compensation (free dessert at the restaurant or voucher for a meal or deal worked out with another pool in the area...)
The beds were ok in terms of comfort. We stayed in a two queen bed room and one of the mattresses sounded like it was on an IKEA metal frame so every. single. time you moved/rolled over/adjusted the blankets, the bed moved and made noise. That needs to be fixed!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee