See all properties
Save

Drifter Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Silver City with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

Photo gallery for Drifter Motel

Property grounds
Double Bed
Property grounds
Room, 1 King Bed
Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Microwave

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept

Explore the area

View map
711 Silver Heights Boulevard, Silver City, NM, 88061
  • Western New Mexico University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Silver City Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Western New Mexico University Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Silver City, NM (SVC-Grant County)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Bed

Double Bed

Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Silver City

At Drifter Motel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Piñon Plaza and Gough Park. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Silver City motel include Western New Mexico University and Penny Park.
View more Motels in Silver CityOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Western New Mexico University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Ditch Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Billy the Kid Cabin - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Silver City Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Western New Mexico University Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Silver City, NM (SVC-Grant County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wrangler's Bar and Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mi Casita - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Golden Star - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Drifter Motel

Motel in Silver City with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at Drifter Motel. Self parking is free.

This Silver City motel is smoke free.

  • 69 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Drifter Motel offers 69 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and fridges can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Similar properties

Lobby

LuLu Hotel Silver City

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 914 reviews
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
LuLu Hotel Silver City

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 August to 19 August:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night (maximum USD 0 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 50 per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per week
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night (maximum USD0 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
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 and cash.

Property is also known as

Drifter Motel Silver City
Drifter Silver City
Drifter Motel Restaurant And Lounge Hotel Silver City
Drifter Motel Motel
Drifter Motel Silver City
Drifter Motel Motel Silver City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Drifter Motel?

Drifter Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Drifter Motel?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drifter Motel on 19 Sept 2025 start from AU$161.45, 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.

Is parking available at Drifter Motel?

Yep, Drifter Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Drifter Motel?

No, Drifter Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Drifter Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Drifter Motel's onsite restaurant.The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from August 15 until August 19.

What time are check-in & check-out at Drifter Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

Drifter Motel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 429 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremey Ponce

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

olga

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was very nice and was very friendly accommodated us with anything we needed. It does need an upgrade, but it was otherwise it was right for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Very nice people running it. No working ice machine available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

SKIP FOR SURE. NOT WORTH THE MONEY

Dirty. Found old food on the floor next to the table. We also found cockroaches. We were too tired to ask for another room. The room had an OVERWHELMING smell of freshner. This motel is soooooo NOT worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue was lack of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arvind

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was taking shower and the water went, which was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Very friendly front desk staff. Clean rooms. Quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is very old so could use a face lift. But it has everything you need and feels safe. Perfectly fine for a one nighter.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, AC worked and across from Dennys
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a clean comfortable room. A nice place to say.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was friendly and hospitable. Gave us bottled water after we signed in and a few snacks. Hotel was within reasonable driving distance to down town. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exactly what it looks like

‘Vintage’ without trying too hard. No frills. Simple sleep and lodging. Loved the eclectic room furnishings and decor. This place is exactly what it looks like from the outside. A portal back to simpler times. Enjoy your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spartan but clean. Very comfortable bed. Best price in town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It looks a little rough on the outside, but the room is really comfortable. The bed is awesome, much better than you expect from a motel. Wifi works great. And the couple who run it are very sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I was very satisfied with stay. The room & especially the bathroom were upgraded and very nice. Owner very friendly and helpful. Close to historic area of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, felt welcomed on checkin. Room was dominated by a king sized bed which, while comfortable with new, clean bedding, left very little space to move around let alone do yoga. New tiles in bathroom but the floor and lower walls throughout were horribly dirty. Door had a broken security lock. Other hotel guests/residents were noisy. There was a lot of coming and going in the night as well as highway noise and sirens. Property has rather unkempt exterior surroundings and though the sign loudly proclaims Restaurant it is disappointingly closed. Bananas and water were available in the office at checkin to off set this.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent budget Motel

The room was small, but very clean. The outside property is a little run down with weeds and not well kept up. We had a dog and had to go behind the motel to find an area for our dog to relieve himself. Also the pictures that our shown our old and need to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing special just a good place to stay, I been staying there every time I go to Silver City.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nannette

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024