The Inn at Pasatiempo

Hotels
8.3 (731 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Rooms were clean and well-kept, but some mentioned outdated aspects.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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 731 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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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
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Joanna • couple • us
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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MARGARET • solo_traveller • us
9
Very pleasant. Would definitely stay here again
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Bottles of water should be in the rooms

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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ANdrea • family_with_children • us
5
Good location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The staff wasn’t very friendly. They seemed bothered to be waiting on their customers.
The hotel offered coffee in the morning for 2 hours only. I wish with the amount of money that I paid per night they would have complimentary coffee and water in the lobby.
It was also a bummer that the restaurant was only open from 11:00am-10 pm
The hotel is in a good location between scotts valley and Santa Cruz, but there is nothing close by. So if coffee and water, and or even food was available it would have made the stay a lot nicer.
Rooms were clean but I think they have had the pillows since 1960. They could definitely upgrade their pillows.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Mandilee • family_with_children • us
9
I would definitely recommend this place and stay here again. Overall experience with great.
Pros:

The pool wasn’t working, which is one of the reasons we wanted to stay here, but the person at the front desk was very friendly and gave us a good discount. It was still worth it.

Cons:

Just that the pool was broken.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Vickie • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Restaurant & bar onsite.

Cons:

Lightbulbs were burnt out and had to request replacements but staff had to rob another room for a bulb..
No phones or phone book in the room. Couldn't phone front desk. It would have been nice to have a comfortable chair in the room rather than sit on the bed to watch TV.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Maryuri • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Todo

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Rene • extended_group • us
10
I give it a 9/10 for the price was good
Pros:

It was really pretty inside the lobby I like how it was only 8 minutes from the boardwalk

Cons:

The sheets had stains weren’t really visible unless you look closely overall very clean

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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BARBARA • couple • us
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Gerardo • couple • us
7
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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nicole • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Clean and easy highway access

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Saini-cheema • couple • us
5
Not worth the price
Pros:

Location

Cons:

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

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • au
9
Perfect for a simple stop off, great location if you’re there to golf.
Pros:

Comfortable bed, plenty of parking, hot shower

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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mary • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
8
The Inn at Pasitiempo
Pros:

Beds were comfortable and rooms were clean. Restaurant was good and we liked being able to walk over to eat.

Cons:

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.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Phoun • couple • us
8
Pros:

Complimentary Coffee and pastries were great!

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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G • solo_traveller • us
8
nice and comfortable
Pros:

checking in and room

Cons:

Restaurant no liquor li

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee