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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

Explore the area

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110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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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 10-minute drive of this Westside Santa Cruz motel include University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cowell's Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Los Viejones - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Drift Inn

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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.

Languages

English

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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

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

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
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.

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 24 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Inn on 5 Sept 2025 start from NZ$322.66, 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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