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Drift Inn

2.5 star property
Motel convenient to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking
Single Room, Non Smoking
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen
At Drift Inn, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self-parking
The current price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Single Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 836 reviews
The price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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About the area

Map
110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 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
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 46 min drive
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 49 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Drift Inn

At Drift Inn, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number BL-109689

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Drift Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Drift Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drift Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Drift Inn and nearby?

Drift Inn has a garden.

What's the area around Drift Inn like?

Drift Inn is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 3 minutes' walk from Ocean Street.

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Drift Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The manager was very friendly and great customer service. We got a very spacious room. Right when you walked in there is bed and the next room was a bed and both queens beds and it can with a small fridge and freezer and microwave. The bathroom was pretty cool and the hotel was worth the price. I also need additional room so to my family member wanted to stay the night and instead of sharing beds they hotel manager gave as other room for a cheaper prices of $79 and that room was in its own little area and had like a little kitchen with a microwave and small fridge with a freezer. The bathroom was pretty big too and the shower was amazing
Mary, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
Meagan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Motel classique, super pour une nuit
catherine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Shiksha, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Little parking, no hair dryer, had to pay for ice.
Lee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Gabriel, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Horrible hotel, never staying there again.
Lucia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Timothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very close to the Boardwalk
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I have really nothing to say. Very good.
ana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

There’s kitchen/dining room which was nice.
Natsume, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was good, close to the boulevard and beach
Marcia, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very stiff but again it’s a hotel bigger can’t be choosers
Raul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional customer service from the front desk clerk, he was very friendly and helpful. He welcomed me like I came home. Very nice personality.
Don, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Manuel, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

The room reeked of mold
Tashena, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Thank you.
With out the Nazarene, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you Ankit

The front Desk agent was very helpful. He gave me a free room upgrade and allowed me to check in early. He was also kind enough to let us park our car after checkout while we hung out at the boardwalk. Our room was very clean and check out was simple.
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

so reasonable and nice people.
Joyce, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Property needs maintenance. TV didn’t work, lamp missing lightbulbs. Shower pressure not good. Smoke detector missing.
Elsa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Customer service at it's best!

The only place I'll stay. Customer service is amazing which is hard to find now days.
LAURA, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Carlos, 1-night trip