Inn at Pasatiempo

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Alyssa

Property needs a refresh and maintenance upgrade. Potholes every where. Dark rooms were modern and very, very simple. Nothing fancy or nice about it. The AC would make the room ice cold, then stop, then go again. Sleeping with the loud AC was not great and going from sweating to freezing every 30 min was not comfortable. The main reason we picked this hotel was for the use of the pool.The pool area looked unmanaged and the pool water was gross with green algae all over the bottoms. They said it was under maintenance and we could go pay to use a public pool???? WTH? For $400 a night, not worth it. If you do decide to book here, pay extra for the rooms not facing the freeway. Carpool parking lot right in front and the headlights shine in your room early in the AM.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Laura

We enjoyed our stay at the Pasatiempo Inn. A perfect spot for both adventures to the beach and also Henry Cowell.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Gerardo

Free parking! Bar and restaurant was on site which is nice.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

Natalie

Place is clean and comfortable. Stayed 2 nights and had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. Right next to the highway so it’s convenient but you do hear traffic early in the morning. Otherwise a nice place to stay

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Phanatniloun

Pool was closed. Other than that it was great

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Chelsea

Clean and comfortable rooms. Enjoyed the fresh coffee and pastries in the morning. WiFi was fast, kids were able to stream movies and game on their tablets. Location was convenient.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Arnulfo

During our check-in on Sunday July 12, 2026, the front desk staff was unfriendly. Additionally, the parking lot was not well-maintained. We were out all day and returned to our hotel room on Tuesday July 14, 2026 evening, exhausted. Suddenly, the power went out. According to the front desk staff, the same lady who assisted us during check-in informed us that there was a power outage and that the power would not be restored until 5:00 AM the following day. She offered to provide us with flashlights or lamps for the night. However, the generator was not functioning on the third building, while the second building still had power from the generator. I requested that the front desk move us to the second building, but they declined, citing the possibility of other customers checking in. It is now past 9:00 PM. My family and I have decided to move to another hotel. We were deeply disappointed by the staff’s unpreparedness and unprofessional handling of the situation. Furthermore, I almost forgot to mention that a gentleman was about to check in, and the front desk staff did not inform him of the situation until I made a complaint with another customer. Fortunately, he canceled his reservation. I will never again choose this

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Benjamin

Can not wait to return. Room was beautiful with a fireplace, great access to the pool. Staff attentive and caring. The onsite restaurant was incredible. Can't say enough good things about our stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Victoria

X

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Liz

Our room was fine but needed some repairs. Loved the motel vibe. We had a very pleasant stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Tami

Check in/front desk was easy and quick. Room was very nice.Bed was very comfy. Restaurant was wonderful. Scones and muffins with coffee were yummy!! Only negative was a pot hole in the drive way.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Jean

We really enjoyed our stay at the Pasatiempo Inn. The rooms were clean and comfortable and we especially enjoyed the coffee and scones/ muffins each morning in the lobby. We stayed three nights and it was the perfect base for our family gathering in Santa Cruz. Thank you!

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Sandra

Clean room, nice restaurant, good location!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Frank and Norma

All about this hotel was excellent. Location, staff, cleanliness, easy parking access and proximity to fwy.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Malodie

Very nice staff very clean

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Tawnee

The rooms were spacious and clean. It would be better if the tv’s were smart tvs and could stream apps. The onsite restaurant was convenient and good. We had a 7 year old and the pullout bed was comfortable. Overall we’ll be back. Easy to get to Santa Cruz.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Tiffany

Room was clean and bed was comfy. The restaurant was not worth it. The food was bland and service was mediocre. The pool was closed. The parking lot needs fixed badly. The front desk service was nice

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Rosario

Very great hotel and would love to go back

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Jesse

Loved it! It’s an older property, so it has a great vibe, but they have done a great job updating it. The shell of the property has that retro vibe but with modern amenities. Staff was great, great food at the restaurant. Right off the highway so it’s super easy to get everywhere you want to go and downtown Santa Cruz is a few minutes away. Would definitely stay again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Staci

It's a cute hotel! Great for our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Chris

Great place to stay, easy access to everything we wanted to experience. Staff was very helpful!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Scott

The property was easy to get to, and minimalist in terms of room and amenities.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Dy-Anne

Great little hotel. Feels secluded, but very close driving distance to the boardwalk. Room was impressive with vaulted ceilings. Includes microwave and fridge. All rooms are on ground level.
Only issue was parking is a bit limited and if you are on the back side of one of the buildings you still have to park in the front and walk back to your room.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Roberta

The rooms were appropriate. Unfortunately, the pool was broken which was one of the main reasons I booked this hotel. We were traveling with our 5 grandchildren and we were so disappointed not to be able to swim.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Mohamed

Great spot and place to stay

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Davy

While the first look is “motel like” the rooms are very nice from flooring, bedding, bathrooms, TV, noise level. We asked for a room away from the freeway and the staff was nice to accommodate. The parking lot could be improved. The pool was out of order so therefore a point deducted. Overall would rather be here (just 2 miles from Santa Cruz) than putting up with traffic and homeless.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Cody

We enjoyed our stay here! Good deal for the location and room. Nothing special about the rooms, pretty simplistic. Everything was clean and the property was nice. No amenities to enjoy and there was a really loud cracking sound in the ceiling and walls in our room that would start happening towards the evening which was concerning, but nothing came of it. Overall, we enjoyed this spot and how quiet and close to town it was. Would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Giovanni

We had a wonderful stay at the Inn. The room had high ceilings and large windows that overlooked beautiful greenery. Looking forward to coming back!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Rita

The staff was very helpful. The room was next to the forest. Lovely place. I'd stay there again. No problem parking.

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2026

Roida

We stayed one night at this property and paid $398 for 2 queen beds which was absolutely overpriced.

The pictures were very deceiving. Room is outdated, swimming pool was out of order, the lawn area had no chairs or tables, no dresser in the room, water pressure was low, thin walls, and single-ply toilet paper!!

For almost $400/night, it felt like we stayed at a motel 6! Breakfast provided was only coffee and pastries (probably from Costco).

Staff were very helpful and friendly, so this review is not a reflection of the staff. It feels like management skimmed out on providing better quality of amenities. At least, put double-ply toilet paper!!!

Location is quiet and plenty of parking.

Definitely not recommending this property for anyone who’s looking for a quality stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Oceana

Our room was very clean and basically appointed. Beds were bouncy and pillows fluffy.
I grew up in town and remember the property as a fact lucary spot at the golf course. The grounds feel run down and a little sad- pot holes and un-repaired restroom sink and dirty looking carpets in the clubhouse. The swimming pool is lovely and again -old and in need of some maintenance.
Breakfast pastry was 3 type of scones.
We travel with our ESA- Goldendoodle who was allowed as by law. The Gal at the front desk was charging and professional.
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Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Edwin

The restaurant was open, the bar losted it's liquor license. Not sure if it's been regained. Food was good, nice grounds and comfortable room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Linda

We have stayed there 3 times, rooms are fresh and clean nice staff. The only thing that wasn’t so great is the pool looks old and green color on bottom , front desk told us it was open but it was closed the two nights we were there?

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Melissa

Great location, free easy parking. Restaurant was good and convenient.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2026

Calvin

first day check in the room smell strong bleach we have to open the window for hours and the bathroom towels look yellowed not feel comfortable to use them.
complimentary coffee and pastries is very good.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Lynne

Everything looked great on the outside, just not everything worked so well in the room.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Audencio

Everyone I've ever encountered at the front desk was really nice and helpful. The morning walk from your room to the lobby for the complimentary coffee is always nice. I like to drink it outside to hear the birds chirp in the morning, but the lobby is nice and cozy as well.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Jeffrey

This property is older but a major renovation did a great job! Everything was new. The staff was very friendly. They didn’t offer a ‘breakfast’ but Pete’s coffee with yummy pastries. I recommend it!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

mark

the room was fine but we had bad patching jobs in the drywall in the bathroom and paint chips, \"dings\" in the walls in the bedroom that looked like they were done by an amature or someone that didnt know what they were doing. for the cost of the room didnt reflect the property. it seems they are trying to be a \"boutique hotel\" and an old rundown wanting to be nicer old motel. i would not stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

robert

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Peiti

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!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

10 Jun 2026

Erika

Needs a mirror outside of room
Needs upgrade in bathroom
And beds

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Sheri

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

vanessa

cute spot and friendly staff.

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Ngocbich Becky

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

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

douglas

Good time

2/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Roxana

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Eric

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10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Erika

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.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2026

Cecilia

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.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2026

Judy

The stars don’t always tell the whole story. This is a nice property but there were a few big potholes going down to the rooms and in the rooms there was very little general info. The room was clean the beds fine ac and heat worked. But no room info about check out or where to get filtered water or coffee in the morning except at the desk. (Since checked in late didn’t see)
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

Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Cynthia

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

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Elke

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Stephanie

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Jocelyn

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Elsa

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.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2026

Sosse

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Yolanda

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.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

Joan

The beds are very high and the walls are paper thin

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Jessica

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.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Kelli

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

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Nellie

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

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Evelia

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.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2026

Jerry

Great location for our trip. Outstanding restaurant on site.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2026

ELIZABETH

A/C didn’t work and beds squeaked

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Jocelyn

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.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

suhani

Beautiful hotel

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Diedra

Clean room

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2026

sapna

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

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Kristen

Great room, excellent staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Margarida

Ample parking, minutes to boardwalk/beaches. The Back Nine Bar and Grill on the premises is lovely with great food.
The room was clean and spacious.
Excellent service at reception, they even gave me a bottle opener for my room!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Alicia

excellent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Alicia

excellent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Alicia

excellent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Alicia

excellent

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

April

Very happy wirh my selection to try this Inn.
Very comfortable, Clean & Location was perfect. Morning Coffee and Scones were appreciated. The Staff is Amazingly Wonderful

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Giselle

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Michael

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

Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2026

Jerry

Having not stayed here before, I could only rely on pics of the rooms and property on the website, which were impressive. Hotel was located on or near the golf course with beautiful grassy surroundings where weddings are held. Website pics showed remodeled rooms some with fireplace and looking spacious.
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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Whitney

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

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Chris

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Don

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

laura

Convenient location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Mar 2026

Timothy

Comfortable bed

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Emily

Staff was so helpful. Great hotel

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Mar 2026

Russell

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

John

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2026

Michelle

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

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Douglas

Clean room. Comfortable bed beds. Had a great stay

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Chris

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Denise

everything was great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Ashley

Staff, Naomi and girl who checked us in.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Fiaola

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Biao

Nice spacious room.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Margaret

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!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Catherine

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.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

William

Yes

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Denise

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

Business

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

Chris

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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Karen

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

Leisure Self