Arroyo Vista Inn

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Anthony

Couldn’t have picked a better place to stay nice little bed and breakfast room was spacious and clean staff was very helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Patrick

The Inn is lovely. Perched on a hill up a short drive from the street. Decorated in an old-fashioned style, in keeping with the building. Large comfortable living room where after hour snacks and drinks are provided for a small charge. Lovely dining room, and best of all my bedroom. I was in room #10, on the third floor with a big four-poster bed, and a recently updated shower. The view was of an oak-studded hillside.

When I arrived, I used the door code that was sent to me in an email and the door swung open. Some guests who were on their way out helped me find my key, and I went up to my room.

I walked around the grounds a bit. There are nooks here and there with garden furniture in scenic spots. After about an hour I set out to get some dinner and see a show at the Sid the Cat Auditorium.

The next morning I had a delicious breakfast of bacon, eggs, hash browns and a fruit cup in the dining room. Janice, the innkeeper couldn't have been nicer. She told us about her father, who was a diplomat with the People's Republic of China.

This was my first stay in a bed and breakfast, and it was most enjoyable. I highly recommend the Arroyo Vista Inn, if you are looking for a sheltered hideaway in the middle of everything.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

MIGUEL MARTINIC

Loved the front porch. Lovely view and comfy furniture. Delicious breakfast. Would definitely come again.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2026

Stevie

The room was small but clean. There was a couch which was very useful. We couldn't get the TV to work. That was disappointing. The most challenging thing about the property was the driveway. Its a one car only driveway and can be intimidating to some. The Breakfast was not complimentary if you book through Expedia. That said there are plenty of quality breakfast spots .5 miles away. For the price was good through Expedia.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Hayden

Good breakfast, nice service

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Gail P

This is my go to stay in LA area. Rooms are well-decorated and spacious. Great location with views from most rooms. Away from the road up on an hill in South Pasadena and onsite parking. Friendly proprietor, happy hour daily, breakfast on site (fixed menu). Could use USB ports or ways to connect devices easier. But small inconvenience in exchange for the privacy and ambience.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2026

Noah

The facility was exactly what we expected. Cozy and charming and a little funky (which was fine). The service was unfortunately really poor.

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

David

Room was inviting but would have liked a second sitting chair. Having an outside sitting area was a plus.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Paloma

The room was spotless and had a beautiful view. It was a great location for my visit. Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Charles

We loved our stay and will definitely be back! Cute historic B&B, cozy, comfortable bed and linens, and breakfast was delicious!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Leanne

Room was spotless. Easy to enter and leave the Inn with the access code.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2026

Valerie

The location and the common areas. My stay was pleasant but I wasn’t aware that booking through a third party means that you couldn’t choose your room. I thought I booked a room with a view but upon arrival I was put into a room on the first floor by the office. The room was clean but had a giant glass door that had window film for privacy. This didn’t provide me much privacy as I was on the first floor and that giant door was faced towards the front porch giving anyone who walked into the inn a slight glimpse into the room. Considering I’m a single woman I didn’t feel comfortable with that. At night there was a considerable amount of light that flooded the room because of the glass door being faced towards the porch. The inn was considerably quiet but when people talked it was very audible from the room I was placed in. I shouldn’t be able to hear people’s conversations clearly. I could also hear staff washing dishes. Overall it was a pleasant stay. It was clean and in a beautiful area. The inn was quaint and charming.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Andrea

Stay here!

What a gem! Do yourself a favor and stay here if you're looking for a space in this area. Quiet, cozy, clean, and miles above the typical hotel experience.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2025

Mayra

Stayed 2 nights to go see Oasis. Easy check in and out and out and close to the rose bowl. It’s on a hill top so you have to drive up a kind of steep one lane drive way and the parking lot is limited. I like the location of the facility and wish we had more time to enjoy it. Cons are it’s outdated, loud air conditioning and the toilet stopped flushing on our second night there, luckily my bf was able to fix the toilet. Staff was no where to be seen but when I called they responded right away which was nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2025

Blake

The owner was lovely and the place was very cute. Will definitely be back.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

Gail

I was disappointed when I was told breakfast was included and when I ordered two eggs one day out of 7 , I was charged $19 for two eggs and told I had a room that breakfast was not included even though I was told it was included originally. A B&B means Bed AND Breakfast, The Stay was over $1300 for 7 nights that should include a breakfast. Other than that I enjoyed staying there and socializing with other guests and enjoyed the patio.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Eilleen

Loved staying at this B&B

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

damon

Damon

My three (3) day stay was pleasant. Very nice B&B. Insufficient parking when full. Overall I would return.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Maria Cindy Dianne

Property host was very hospitable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Rita

Quiet and very nice but we had trouble getting the door code to check in

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Mark

An oasis in Pasadena

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Roy

A very nice place. We shall return!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Mark

Beautiful location that is close to great restaurants. Nice sized rooms.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

thom

All around Excellent

Janice the host was very accommodating, check-in was the fastest ever (simple pick up your key on the desk). Parking was a little tight, don't bring a huge vehicle.

Business

4/10

Poor

16 Jul 2025

Antony

Next to the coffee pot in the room was a jar with what I assumed would be filters and coffee. Instead it was filled with some liquid and a moldy item. And there was no iron in the room

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

FELIX

A Fantastic Get away local destination without having to leave the locality! Birds, Trees, Romance in the air. The feeling that evokes the yesteryears!



- Felix Valdelamar

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2025

Angel

It was a great place, nice rooms, pretty quiet and relaxing.

Narrow entrance/exit though, parking was tight as well.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2025

Sandra

The parking is treacherous.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2025

Allison

We had a wonderful stay at the Arroyo Vista Inn. The location was perfect as we had an event at the Rose Bowl Stadium. The grounds were serene and quiet and the room was really nice. The breakfast was excellent every morning. Thank you to Janice and family. We will return.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Matthew

A real treat … feel like I’m staying at a good friend’s home. So much more relaxing than a stuffy hotel.

2/10

Poor

30 Mar 2025

William

do not go here!

WORST HOTEL EXPERIENCE EVER. Picked up key in \"lobby\" when we arrived and it was marked \"B1.\" We looked around for a map or guide, but nothing. So we assumed \"B\" mean the second level of the house and went up to find Room 1 open and assumed it was ours (we had arrived when we said we would, so figured they had opened the room for us). But the key didn't work so not the right room? Looked around the house and yelled into the office for help. Nothing, so we called the number for the inn and they said they would send someone to help us. Guy came and said our room is \"in the back\" (that is, NOT in the house as advertised). He walked us down the driveway past all kinds of crap (see photos--our view going from our car to the room each time) to another building where they had converted some portion of what might have been a basement into a tiny room (400 sq. ft.). The guy asked our plans for the next day \"because we're going to making noise upstairs doing some work.\" Sure enough a racket ensued the next day, hammering, etc. Next to our \"room\" was another of these converted spaces and because there is absolutely no soundproofing, we were subjected to the loud and clear sounds of the couple next door having sex. Then, we got the whole post-coital talk as well. There was no dresser or closet in the room, just a coat rack. One bar of soap to move from sink to shower. No kleenex. No cups. Not enough parking spaces, especially if you come back late at night. An f'ing ripoff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Philip C

Great find!

This place is top-drawer! Clean, quiet, and an excellent breakfast. Can't think of a single negative.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2025

Maria

Beautiful and peaceful oasis ... until it wasn't

I really loved this room! Very spacious and cozy, with a small balcony. My favorite part, though, was the deep soaking tub in the bathroom. Amazing.

However, the guests staying above me arrived late and were clomping around in hard-soled shoes until midnight. The Inn made a big deal of \"be considerate of other guests and keep noise down after 9 pm,\" but apparently, these people did not get the memo!

Also, I woke to the smell of marijuana (6:30 am!) coming from somewhere in the hotel, even though signs were posted saying No Smoking indoors ($300 fine).

Perhaps because no one is on-site after 6 pm, it's difficult to enforce the rules. Which is too bad, because otherwise, I really loved this place.

If I ever do stay here again, I will be sure to book a room on the top floor!!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2025

Roger

The host was the kindest.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

Jeffry

A very beautiful property that has much love and care throughout. A very nice place to stay!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2025

Matthew

Great B&B in South Pasadena

Excellent B&B . Wonderful atmosphere. Janice and Russ are excellent hosts . Breakfast was delicious too . Highly recommend for a staycation .

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2025

Robert

Charming place! Innkeeper and Owner (Janice) is very nice. I will return!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

molly

What a wonderful stay at Arroyo Vista Inn. Five stars all around! I wish we could extend our stay. We felt so taken care of and cozy staying at the Inn. We also loved lingering in the morning and enjoying a lovely Sunday brunch.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2024

Gary

Location perfect for us.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2024

Steve

Nice place to stay. Good breakfasts.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Quaint and Delightful

This place was a found gem. It's family-run and has everything I needed. Located in South Pasadena and close to the 110 Freeway, it's easy to access Downtown LA, Pasadena, or to pick up the 10 Freeway and head toward the beach/SantaMonica.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Baglan

Great

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2024

Katherine

Nice house odd feeling

The room was really nice and comfortable. I didn’t get an email with the door code and arrived late. It was hard to get the code to get in. At breakfast I was at the table 20-30 minutes before someone asked if I wanted breakfast. There was no one to ask or a menu or a bell. Just nothing.
Also, there are items out in dishes that look available to guests. Be careful there is a cost to all the items. It just felt like everything you did there was an extra charge for everything.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2024

Michael

I liked the coziness and quietness.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2024

Karen

Beautiful & historic! Loved the personal touches. The grounds are lovely and comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2024

Verified traveler

Good, but \"room\" for improvement

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. A couple of items, though. 1) our room wasn't made up when we arrived at check-in time. We picked up our key and went to the room, but it had not been cleaned since the last guest. 2) the Television was disconnected and didn't work. If they don't want it used, they should remove it. Texted for clean towels, but they had not arrived by 5:00 PM.
The breakfast was very good and was served promptly.

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2024

rachel

I reserved the lanai room so I could have a lanai. The room they put me in does not have a lanai.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2024

Mark

Unique 10 room guesthouse converted from a beautiful Pasadena home. Great location, fine breakfast, quiet and a wonderful staff. Our 11# shitzu felt right at home. Highly recommend!
Mark , Lorane and Lacy

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Beth

We stay at this property once a year when we go down to Dodger games. It is like home away from home. Beautiful place, inside and out!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2024

Andre

It's a nice bed and breakfast and the owners are nice. Good breakfast, too.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2024

Joe

Always a great experience to stay at the Arroyo, very comfortable, laid back, peaceful and very clean & neat. My kind of place!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2024

George

A cozy gem above the arroyo

A gem of a B&B in South Pasadena. Convenient to downtown LA, Huntington Gardens, other local attractions. Easy walkkng to the light rail station and the nearby arroyo park. Great breakfasts and a chance to meet interesting fellow travelers.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2024

Suzanne

This is a darling bed and breakfast run by a family in South Pasadena. I love how home-y the place feels. My room was very clean, and I was pleased to find out that the TV came with Amazon Prime! I arrived just in time for the happy hour, which entails a complementary glass of wine. I would love to come back and do my own writer's residency here.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2024

Karen

I love this bed and breakfast!
The common rooms are very cozy and look just like the photos in the listing. All of the rooms are different and all are super cute.

The breakfast is in a lovely room and is quite good. Throughout the day, water, coffee and small snacks are available. During our stay wine looked available all day too.

It is a family run business. It is lovely to see the family photos all over the interior. Every person we encountered whether staff or other guests were very nice.

There is a large covered porch in the front that, on a good-weather day is nice to hang out on.

I look forward to my next visit there!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Dec 2023

Fredericka

Would have gave a 5 star rating but the other guests of this tiny bnd had no regard for quiet hours. Came in loud after 10 pm and was woken up at 4:30am by a domestic dispute. At breakfast they tried to get me to pay the property fee again and said breakfast was not included. Was looking forward to staying again cuz it’s cute and cozy but can’t risk my sleep.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2023

Jacob

Very lovely Bnb. Quiet and feels like you're not in southern CA at all.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2023

Jennifer

Unique and beautiful, convenient to everything, and dog friendly! Plus…. KILLER waffles for breakfast, and delightful staff. What more could you ask for?

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2023

Verified traveler

The whole facility was charming and cozy. The room was comfortable and quiet. The bathroom was spacious and well appointed. All-in-all a delightful experience. We have already made plans to return!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2023

Enrique

Beautiful hotel

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2023

Candace

a bit of country in the city

This hotel was adorable. I loved the neighborhood. It was my first stay in that part of Pasadena and I loved the opportunity to explore. We only stayed one night, but other than the driveway (That added to the charm a little) that was a little scary for someone not used to a one way road. It was amazing. Beautiful native trees surrounded the property and gave it a relaxed out of the way feeling. The hose was a great conversion and I could see it being fun to stay in for a week and enjoy the beautiful lobby. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it or stay there again.

Business

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2023

Jeff

I like that it was set up on a hill and relatively quiet. Where it fell short was in the area of service. What was promised to be a daily wine and cheese happy hour turned out to be bagged snacks and having to request more wine to be brought out. If not, it was simply what was left in the bottles from the day before.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2023

Enrique

Very classic

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2023

Donna

Great owners- friendly. Breakfast was delicious!

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2023

Karen

It’s a nice inn, but some things to note…No daily house keeping and the shower soap dispensers weren’t working in my unit. Discovered that out while already in the shower though later I found shampoo /conditioner toiletries in the hallway cabinet. It’s great that it’s feels private, but you are mostly on your own as there’s hardly any customer service. Also the piano shown in the pictures is there for decor only, as it was so dirty and in such poor condition it’s hardly playable, which was unfortunate.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

William

Very good value. Plentiful free parking, and great staff. Rooms are comfortable and clean. We will be back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2023

Michelle

I love this place. It’s easy to check in and rooms are beautiful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2023

Edith

This is a gem!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2023

Tigran

Fabulous.

It was a very good experience. The room was very clean.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2023

Brian

Amazing view, wonderfully hostess. We decided to try something different (normally stay in Hilton or Marriott chains), and loved it

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2023

Jose

I felt a bit nickel and dimed with the additional costs of items. I felt a little let down by the staff.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2023

Verified traveler

California Weekend of Fun!!

I loved my stay at Arroyo Vista Inn! Beautiful property, beautiful rooms, wonderful location. The Inn was very clean, the host was very nice. The only thing I would like to comment on was the breakfast. The food was plentiful, but I wish we had more choices for things like oatmeal, muffins, juice. I wish we were given more options, including lighter menu choices.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

07 May 2023

Alan

Horribly noisy neighbors and zero staff. Never again.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2023

Michael

Only missing a hanging rail for my shorts & jacket!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2023

Audrey M

Wonderful bed and breakfast. Delicious breakfast, comfortable bed, easy parking and check-in.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Arroyo Vista Inn

Second time there. Was excellent. Only improvement needed is how to work the TV/cable and control. Tried to get TV to turn on, it was after 7 pm and no one was available to help. Sent multiple emails requesting assistance to the after hours contact; received one email saying they’d contact the housekeeper. Never received a call or visit… Finally saw another guest who helped me solve the problem.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2023

David

Very nice facility
Enjoyed our stay
Great breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2022

Kim

Although secluded, it was close to everything that we needed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2022

John

Wonderful place to stay! Quiet, clean well organized. Great food and staff is friendly, happy and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2022

Roger

Perfect little B&B

We stayed two nights. Room was clean, large and very quiet. Breakfast was outstanding. They were so accommodating and pleasant. Will stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2022

Amy

Lovely stay

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2022

Jeffrey

Likes: We were on the middle floor, and experienced some noise from the person walking around in the room above us, but overall the room was quiet. Very pleasant sitting areas in the lobby and porch. Excellent breakfast service in nice dining area.

Dislikes: Parking was problematic at least half the time we were there, with various events limiting the spaces available. Our rooms weren't ready until 2-1/2 hours (5:30pm) after the contracted time (3 pm). The air conditioning in the room never worked. It was warm and sometimes difficult to sleep as a result. Breakfast choices were repetitive and sometimes there was no choice.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2021

Clint

Very nice 😊

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Oct 2021

Michael and Penny

Fan noise from somewhere kept us

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2021

Gil

Beautiful, quiet and well maintained property. AAA service.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Nice and quiet place to relax. There was no cheese or homemade cookies but the wine was good.
They don’t really clean up. Empty wine glasses were left overnight.
The breakfast was tasty and there were two choices, either scrambled eggs or waffles.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

The breakfast was excellent and the service was outstanding. The room was well a portion of exactly what they represented in the advertisement. It is a great place to stay we will be back when we return this area.
Five star!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

The Arroyo Vista Inn is a beautiful bed and breakfast. It was comfortable and quiet and conveniently located. The owners went above and beyond to accommodate us and to ensure a wonderful stay.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Lovely property, great room, excellent service. Highly recommend and would stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Excellent overall!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Very nice place but a poor room. The bed mattress needs replacent, no dresser to place clothing, and an unsafe tub without a shower surround in front of two large windows. Other rooms were much better. We would stay there again but never in room#4.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2021

Matt

Beautiful Bed and Breakfast

Fantastic!! A 10 out of 10. Beautiful venue. Great breakfast.

Business

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2021

Janis

We only stayed one night. Wish we could have stayed longer. It’s a charming old house, good breakfast, and nice views. The host was friendly and accommodating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2021

Al

Satisfied

Great place very comfortable. Quiet serene and great views. Breakfast was good and especially the coffee.
Would definitely return.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

Its a classic bed and breakfast. Awesome experience.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2021

Verified traveler

Very clean, home feeling hotel any chance I'm in pasadena I stay in this hotel

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2020

Robert K.

Nice BNB

It was nice to stay at the Arroyo. Clean, nice neighborhood. Good for walking. I asked for and then confirmed a room with a balcony that I didn't get which was disappointing. Overall, a nice stay.

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2020

Jonathan

its a very lovely property. They just have to pay attention to the little things, tv working, locks working - things like that.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2020

PolishBlaxican

We enjoyed the peace and solitude. Our room was spacious and clean. The inn keepers were a bit awkward, not very welcoming, and took a long time to respond to my request for more TP. While the room, restroom, balconies, and views exceeded our expectations, the inn keepers were rude and dismissive. I appreciate their attempt to provide “contactless” services due to COVID, but they could have done a better job of still welcoming guests, instead of treating us like contaminated science experiments.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

All I can say is that I loved it there and I’ll definitely be staying there in the future if I need hotel accommodations in that area.

Business

4/10

Poor

01 Sep 2020

Basilisa

Hotel did not live up to its Covid 19 pledge

Upon entering the lobby, there is a sign that assures the guest that the hotel has taken extra sanitary precautions because of the pandemic.
The white bedsheets were stained. There were nail clippings on the night stand! Ugh!!
I used to like this B&B but will never stay there again after this horrible experience.

Business