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Drift Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

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.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

Highlights

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

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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. .In the area of this Westside Santa Cruz motel, you'll find Capitola Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Main Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Drift Inn

Motel with free parking, 8-minute 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.

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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
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
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 11 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Inn on 14 Dec 2025 start from NZ$134.79, 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 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

maciej

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ortiz, Delano

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, NEW CASTLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Short walk to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at the Drift Inn. Because the price was so low and it was so conveniently located, I was expecting certain "downside" stuff when I got there. But it really was a good hotel. The check in was seamless and the customer service was quite pleasant and friendly. The room was big. It had a kitchen, in addition to the regular hotel room. There was also a front and a back balcony. It was very conveniently located, walking distance to the boardwalk and to downtown Santa Cruz, while also having plenty of parking. It was clean and I had no issues with the other customers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

Perfect for our needs

The room was clean and near all the fun spots in Santa Cruz. Downtown shops restaurants and bar were all with in walking distance. To me that’s 30 mins. There was also a little kitchen area that had the microwave and refrigerator separate from the room with the two beds. The man doing our check in was training and did a great job helping me check in. I would highly recommend the Drift Inn. And would definitely book there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Lucia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible hotel, never staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No smoke detector
Worn linen
Poorly maintained floor
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natsume

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

8/10 Good

Marcia

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Drift inn

Older remodeled hotel, excellent staff, really close to Boardwalk. Allowed to park for free morning of check in day, plus was able to check into rooms by noon not 3.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

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

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional customer service from the front desk clerk, he was very friendly and helpful. He welcomed me like I came home. Very nice personality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was walking distance from the boardwalk and customer service was good what I didn’t like was the room where a little older needed upgrade
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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