Name: The Inn at Pasatiempo
Address: 555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, Santa Cruz, California, US
Price range: $116–$393 per night
Rating: 8.33

What guests think

At The Inn at Pasatiempo, travelers often praise the friendly staff, clean and updated rooms, and the quiet, wooded setting close to Santa Cruz, with convenient parking, morning coffee and pastries, and a well-liked on-site restaurant and bar.

Several reviews highlight the pool as pleasant when open, but note periodic closures, cold water, or cleanliness problems. Rooms are generally spacious and modern-feeling, yet a number of guests mention thin walls, limited lighting or storage, and some bathroom or plumbing issues. The location is convenient to UCSC and downtown via Highway 17, and many guests prefer driving rather than walking. Expect a comfortable, low-key stay with useful on-site perks and occasional maintenance or service hiccups.

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Facilities

The on-site restaurant and bar are consistently praised; guests also appreciate free morning coffee/pastries and easy parking. The pool is enjoyable for some stays, but others report cleanliness problems or temporary closures.

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Mojgan

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was great! The rooms were clean and comfortable, and having the parking right in front of our room was convenient. The food was delicious and made our stay even better. I would definitely stay here again!

8

Stacy

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was nice and quiet. The only thing is the pool area was not maintained.

10

John

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely remodeled rooms. Nice pool. Excellent restaurant!!! Well located.

10

Peter

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay in Pasatiempo! Clean and convenient with a great pool and excellent restaurant!

10

Cindy

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was my first stay at this inn and it was a wonderful experience! The pool was lovely and they even had an area for ping pong and frisbee. The staff was very welcoming and nice. They even had pastries and coffee/tea in the morning for guests. I really enjoyed my stay the rooms are nice and well kept! I would recommend this place!

6

Peter

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pretty good place. Pool could be cleaner

10

Henry

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Continental breakfast and coffee were great!

10

Dan

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient to downtown Santa Cruz shops, boardwalk and golf. Nice on property dining and free morning continental breakfast. Room was dated but clean and very confortable bed.

10

Jennifer

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is very near the centre. The pool is heated and me and my toddler were swimming in the morning hours. The rooms are huge. Free coffee and pastries in the morning. It was far better than expected! And there is a crab apple tree on the ground that nobody was picking. So i picked some apples and made a pie when we got home. Sour and yummy! Overall I very much recommend. I want to note that the staff are extremely friendly. My toddler dumped a cup of water all over the floor.... not a big deal and they gave her stickers. We had a lovely stay and will come back when we return to the area!

8

Wendy

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms and fantastic parking. Friendly customer service.

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Cleanliness

Most guests find rooms clean and well kept, with several noting recent updates. A minority report lapses such as bathroom grime, dusty areas, or floors needing attention.

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Mojgan

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was great! The rooms were clean and comfortable, and having the parking right in front of our room was convenient. The food was delicious and made our stay even better. I would definitely stay here again!

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Estefanie

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay here was just terrible! The beds were super uncomfortable, the bathroom was disgusting and small. There was mold all over the shower walls, there wasn’t enough towels or shampoo and the shower head was breaking off. The ac unit made too much noise and you just feel disgusting waking up in their beds. It’s just a terrible terrible experience and feeling. I will never stay here again. The ONLY plus side is that it’s close to the boardwalk but next time I will pay more for a better experience. This is a rundown motel.

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Craig

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My family and myself went on vacation and when we arrived at the hotel the pool was out of order. Then when I got my room it was not what I booked. I booked a king suite with a fireplace. What I got was two queen suite with no fireplace. When I went back to the front desk the girl told me that they gave my room away and this is all they had. I was so mad about this, I almost left. She said the manager gave my room away and the manager was not there. The room itself was dirty. The bathroom had left over hair on the floor and walls. Overall I was very disappointed!

8

Maria

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Floor was dirty like they have not vacuum

10

Todd

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms and great service throughout. Will come back for sure. Such a beautifully kept property

10

Vinay

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Updated rooms are clean with a friendly staff at check in.

10

Katty

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good hotel, 10 minutes away from the boardwalk yet secluded from all the Santa Cruz traffic. Check-in was easy and although check-in was until 3 we were able to check-in when we arrived at 12:30 pm and check-out was easy too. Staff was really nice and they offer free coffee and pastries from 7-9 am. The room was in good service, just some areas were dusty. Outside area of the hotel is nice, and there is a lot of bushes and greenery so that means a lot of spiderwebs and spiders. Parking was easy and there were plenty of spots, just the parking lot needs to be upgraded since there is some spots on the dirt.

10

Alicia

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the Inn at Pasatiempo! It was comfortable, easy and quiet. The restaurant and bar were great, staff was friendly and the rooms were clean and updated. We’d definitely stay here again!

6

Ryan

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's an okay hotel. Bed was decent and the breakfast pastries were a nice touch. My only complaint was the condition of the bathroom. Could definitely use an overall of the bathrooms and showers. Plumbing needed some help.

6

Judith

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Bath could have been cleaner.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with modern touches and high ceilings mentioned in many reviews. Some guests note thin walls and limited lighting or storage, plus occasional bed-size/height quirks and minor maintenance issues.

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Cherie

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No pets. Service dogs yes. AC worked well.

8

Sophia

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice spacious and hidden secret type of place! Very close to everything and the freeway. They offer $10 off to customers who eat at their very own restaurant and even provide free parking. It’s spacious and close to trees and woodsy areas. Not so much walkable but a very nice place to stay if you’re driving. Will definitely recommend as it was completely quiet and peaceful the whole time.

4

Patty

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The food at the restaurant was good, bed was comfortable. It seemed very dated.

10

Magdalena

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room I got was really nice and spacious. The beds are also very comfy.

8

Susanne

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a room on the pool side and it was lovely! Rooms on the opposite side face the highway. It is quaint and our two room suite was very spacious-slept 4 easily with the pull out couch.

10

Regina

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel at a great price. It was modern and didn’t have the outdated look that a lot of hotels in this area have. Front desk attendant was super friendly and helpful. Only downside was that our beds were more like a Full instead of a Queen. Overall great hotel. Would stay here again.

8

Lynn

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Attentive, kind staff, nice coffee service, comfortable mattresses and clean - otherwise very spare, minimalist, basic, nothing luxurious

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Leslie

Dec 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

On the plus side the room was very clean and a nice size. On the negative it only had one nightstand which was very inconvenient and the heater would cycle a blast of cold air would blow out until the heater would run. All in all this place is a good value and we probably will stay here on our next trip to Santa Cruz.

6

Eva

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Somewhat disappointing; lighting in room is terrible, making it depressing at night. There is only one nightstand - two tiny ones would have worked better than one large one - this way, one person has nowhere to put cell phone, necessities, etc (other than under the pillow.) On the positive side, the room is clean, the bed is comfortable, the location is good.

6

Jeffrey

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Restaurant- very good. Lobby - nice. Room - clean. Bed- good. Thin walls, can easily hear neighbors. Little space to put your stuff, even though room is large. Few shelves or drawers - shelves they do have are filled with their stuff for the room. Nowhere to put anything in bathroom - not even a hook on the door. I felt like the room was more akin to an upgraded Motel 6 than what I expected. Parking spaces in front of rooms narrow, however lots of other parking available. I feel like it was not good, not bad, just ok. I might go back (family in the area), however I will take a look at others first to see if there is abetted value for the money spent.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming, and flexible, with smooth check-in. A smaller number report lapses such as slow follow-through, housekeeping missteps, or breakfast items not being replenished promptly.

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Alfredo

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was really happy with the attention from the staff at the hotel. We arrived quite early (at noon) three hours before check-in time and were allowed to check into our room immediately. I also needed to attend a work video meeting that ended at 11 AM and routinely runs slightly longer. I asked if I could do a slightly late check-out and was given the option to check out at 12 PM with no extra charge. The hotel staff was friendly, courteous and flexible at accommodating my request. Would definitively stay there again!

10

Chris Roberto

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Best ever of the front desk service :)

10

Todd

Dec 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms and great service throughout. Will come back for sure. Such a beautifully kept property

6

Jeniece

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Similar to a lodge! The room was great and the property felt as if we were in the country. Some reciptionist were inattentive leading to poor customer service. But there were some that had great customer service. 50/50 on the customer service.

10

Julie

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, right off the highway, but landscaped in a way that you feel tucked away. My only negative moment is when I walked from the farthest building to pick up to-go food from their in house dining and they forgot to include condiments and silverware. I called them to let them know and they had me walk all the back to get them rather than sending staff to bring them to the room. And they didn’t apologize for the inconvenience either. That was weird.

10

Caryn

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean, comfortable and quiet. The front desk person was helpful and friendly. We ate dinner at the restaurant on site and it was delicious and reasonably priced. We will stay here again !

6

Rob

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was nice. The bathroom had no fan, and the towels were too small for grown-ups. The maids barged in at 8:30 am without knocking, and it was our first day of a two-day stay. After hanging the "Do not disturb" sign and heading out for the day, we returned to find that the maids had entered the room and made the beds! This was a blatant disregard for our privacy. I paid 489 per night for the Labor Day weekend. As a former Marine, I would expect some integrity.

10

john

Nov 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, easy to check in, friendly staff.

10

Thea

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service!

6

LESLIE

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was fine except we did not have any maid service! On Saturday we left around 8:30am and we put out a maid request sign on the door. When we got back after dinner nothing was done in our room. We had to go to the desk to get new towels. They said the maid called in sick which was why the room wasn’t done. I think it’s management’s responsibility to make any arrangements necessary to take care of the cleaning of the rooms.

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Location

Convenient to downtown Santa Cruz, UCSC, and the boardwalk via Highway 17, while feeling set apart from city bustle. Most visitors drive rather than walk to attractions.

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Sophia

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice spacious and hidden secret type of place! Very close to everything and the freeway. They offer $10 off to customers who eat at their very own restaurant and even provide free parking. It’s spacious and close to trees and woodsy areas. Not so much walkable but a very nice place to stay if you’re driving. Will definitely recommend as it was completely quiet and peaceful the whole time.

10

Whitney

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Pool was quiet and nice. Grounds were pretty and easy access to highway. Hotel was away from hustle and bustle of boardwalk. Would stay there again

10

Theresa

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to the city, but feels like you're in the woods (you are). Room was clean, updated and comfortable. The coffee in the lobby was good.

10

Vanessa

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved it here, right off the freeway and it feels secluded but very close to downtown Santa Cruz. The restaurant was great and very convenient to have there. High ceilings in the room made it feel spacious and very clean!

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David

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Inn at Pasatiempo is conveniently located close to Santa Cruz but in a quiet spot free of traffic noise and tourist swarms

10

Craig

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We needed a place where we could be totally comfortable just hanging out, taking short trips to the beach and local shops and restaurants, and this place really fit perfectly. The staff was very friendly and attentive, the suite was nicely outfitted with great furniture, and we were so close to downtown and the beach it was terrific.

10

Julie

Nov 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, right off the highway, but landscaped in a way that you feel tucked away. My only negative moment is when I walked from the farthest building to pick up to-go food from their in house dining and they forgot to include condiments and silverware. I called them to let them know and they had me walk all the back to get them rather than sending staff to bring them to the room. And they didn’t apologize for the inconvenience either. That was weird.

10

Kristina

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We love staying at Pasatiempo! It’s quiet and accessible to everything

10

Shap Lam

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really close and convenient to UCSC.

10

Melanie

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Santa Cruz. Easy access to highway.

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Dining

The on-site restaurant and bar earn frequent compliments for tasty food, value, and happy hour. Breakfast is limited to coffee and pastries, and a few guests found food or service average.

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John

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely remodeled rooms. Nice pool. Excellent restaurant!!! Well located.

10

Meghann

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay and the restaurant had great burgers. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Super convenient for driving to downtown and UCSC.

10

christopher

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

this is a 10 because of the price. the food in the bar/restaurant was fantastic . $1 wings during happy hours tremendous . went back for dinner. great staff and bartenders. rooms we renovated and clean. hidden gem

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Kristin

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed the on site restaurant although wish there was more breakfast options but we did appreciate the coffee and pastries. The pool was nice just still too chilly out to swim. Easy parking and easy access to the 17 to get into Santa Cruz fast. We wished there was more seating in each room...a little couch or something. We will be back!

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Matthew

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty outdated property, unimpressive food quality at the restaurant. Pictures made it look a lot nicer. Would not stay there again for what they are asking for price-wise over a weekend.

10

Henry

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Continental breakfast and coffee were great!

10

Caryn

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean, comfortable and quiet. The front desk person was helpful and friendly. We ate dinner at the restaurant on site and it was delicious and reasonably priced. We will stay here again !

10

Maria

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not the first time we stay here. Will probably be our go to from now on. The restaurant is amazing. Food is delicious! The staff is amazing.

8

Gordon

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nicely remodeled and updated. Very relaxing. The restaurant was ok but could have had better service.

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john

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great value, good room, clean, and terrifc restaurant. Staff was helpful and pleasant.

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Month	Average price
January	$123
February	$136
March	$156
April	$176
May	$189
June	$228
July	$235
August	$210
September	$175
October	$149
November	$125
December	$125

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $145	2 $240	3 $393
4 $145	5 $145	6 $145	7 $145	8 $145	9 $240	10 $282
11 $145	12 $145	13 $145	14 $145	15 $164	16 $240	17 $282
18 $145	19 $116	20 $117	21 $117	22 $116	23 $145	24 $393
25 $126	26 $126	27 $126	28 $126	29 $126	30 $241	31 $282

The Inn at Pasatiempo

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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20 $145	21 $145	22 $145	23 $145	24 $145	25 $334	26 $393
27 $164	28 $145	29 $145	30 $145