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Drift Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave
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Single Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi
A short walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Drift Inn provides amenities like a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Tomorrow

Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Single Room, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 0 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, a neighborhood in Santa Cruz, Drift Inn is near theme parks and near a boardwalk/promenade. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach. Boardwalk Bowl and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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Map
110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cowell's Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hot Dog On Stick - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Drift Inn

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Drift Inn provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Drift Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and cable channels

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator

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 age 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included 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
Property Registration Number BL-109689

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Drift Inn Motel
Drift Inn Santa Cruz
Drift Inn Motel Santa Cruz

Frequently asked questions

Is Drift Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift Inn?

As of Sep 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Inn on Oct 14, 2025 start from $79.0, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Drift Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drift Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Drift Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drift Inn located?

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Drift Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ortiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great location and extremely accommodating, overall a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice , helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia

The hotel was good, close to the boulevard and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are extremely clean and the staff is friendly. We enjoyed being within a short walk of both downtown and the boardwalk. This is a great place to stay if you would like to park your car and leave it while you explore town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Natsume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There’s kitchen/dining room which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

maciej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

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

Customer service at it's best!

The only place I'll stay. Customer service is amazing which is hard to find now days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness
Very stiff but again it’s a hotel bigger can’t be choosers
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have really nothing to say. Very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was clean. There is a kitchenette that has a refrigerator and microwave. Our kitchenette was a little run down with missing cabinet handles. It appears they are fixing up the rooms. Which I think will add great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

With out the Nazarene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tashena

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room reeked of mold
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had an issue with my reservation that could not be solved when fully booked. The Manager arranged for my stay at a separate motel. This solution was fair and reasonable. Based on this integrity alone, I would recommend the Drift Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Meagan

Disliked: Cleanliness
There was no staff 24 hours. I tried to complain about the cockroaches in my room that ended up in my food but the front desk was locked and no way to reach out to staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs maintenance. TV didn’t work, lamp missing lightbulbs. Shower pressure not good. Smoke detector missing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

terry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025