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Drift Inn

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking
Reception
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen
Single Room, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May

Explore the area

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110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Single Room, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Santa Cruz

At Drift Inn you'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Monterey Bay. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has a 24-hour front desk and a garden. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz motel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marea Sol - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Drift Inn

As a guest of Drift Inn, you'll find a garden and room service (during limited hours). The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
Drift Inn offers 19 accommodations. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number BL-109689

Property is also known as

Drift Inn Motel

Drift Inn Santa Cruz

Drift Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Drift Inn?

Yep, Drift Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift Inn?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Inn on 19 May 2026 start from AU$111, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Drift Inn?

Yep, Drift Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Drift Inn?

No, Drift Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Drift Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Drift Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Drift Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 85 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had an amazing stay! Ankit at the front desk was extremely helpful and hospitable when we booked our hotel visit last minute. I would definitely recommend this inn for anyone looking for a cozy and conveniently located place to stay in downtown Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Charles

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The picture in the ads included an outdoor table and chairs which were not there on the night I stayed there. I chose this motel particularly to be able to sit outside. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Xiaomei

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bartlomiej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, staff very friendly, nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
i hate to say anything negative about this place, the rooms are a good deal and the indian family that runs the hotel is nice. but, i've stayed here before, but this time i noticed hairs in my sheets - apparently, the maid didn't bother to change the sheets between guests. kinda gross. that's a deal breaker for me, i won't be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
rooms were clean, beds were good, staffs were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

francisco, san mateo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesse Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shiksha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy. The boardwalk and downtown was a short walk from the hotel which was great as we didn't need to drive everywhere. The person at the front desk was very friendly and immediately have us a room with 2 queen beds when requested.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Little parking, no hair dryer, had to pay for ice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved how close the hotel was to the Boardwalk, wharf and beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and I especially liked the separate kitchen area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silent

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rnds

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025