Drift Inn

Motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Drift Inn puts you 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Monterey Bay. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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
CA $99
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a phone, and a framed floral painting on the wall.
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a small window with a decorative tile design.

Single Room, Non Smoking

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and two towel racks.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a kitchenette.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Very good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 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
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 49 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brews At The Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Namaste Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Drift Inn

  • Drift Inn puts you 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Monterey Bay. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite 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

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. (5 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and free, with some guests even allowed to leave their car after checkout. (6 reviews)
  • Restaurants were nearby and within walking distance to the property. (3 reviews)
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6/10 Good

Room was clean; the staff was nice, when you could find them; parking was fine. No power for the coffee pot Power behind the TV doesn't work No bulb on the left side of the bed
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10/10 Exceptional

There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk
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4/10 Fair

The hotel needs a remodel. Very old and dingy. Your near the beach which is why I think hotels in general can get away with it. It looks pretty bad on the outside and inside. It functions okay though. The bed was comfortable, shower water pressure was good.
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8/10 Very good

Good place to stay, and not too far of a walk to the boardwalk. The only "complaint" I have is that it costs .25 cents if you want ice. The staff was very nice when I arrived and the room was a good size room also. I would stay there again.
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8/10 Very good

Parking is easy, and the location is convenient to the boardwalk, beach, and downtown areas.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here over the weekend and had a great experience. The front desk staff were very welcoming upon arrival, and I was even upgraded to a bigger room! A friendly reminder: being kind and respectful to the employees goes a long way. The location is also excellent the boardwalk and downtown area are only about 10–15 minutes walk away. Would recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, staff very friendly, nice place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room
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8/10 Very good

When we first pulled up we were a little concerned because it looks a little outdated but we were so relieved when we saw how clean it was inside and no carpet was a huge plus ! I would definitely come back
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8/10 Very good

rooms were clean, beds were good, staffs were nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing stay! Ankit at the front desk was extremely helpful and hospitable when we booked our hotel visit last minute. I would definitely recommend this inn for anyone looking for a cozy and conveniently located place to stay in downtown Santa Cruz.
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was good, close to the boulevard and beach
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10/10 Exceptional

We had another great stay here! The staff is always courteous, and the room is always clean and fully stocked. This is our go to place whenever we're in town. Thank you for another great experience! Highly recommend 👌
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6/10 Good

Good location
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean. Nice staff. Good value
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10/10 Exceptional

First of all the receptionist Ankit is amazing and quite personable! Was able to check in a little early before check in time and got a room upgrade with a separate kitchen and balcony. Room was super clean and location was close to amenities. Will definitely be back!
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean. Check-in was super easy and quick. Woman at the desk was friendly and provided us with an upgrade. Location was walkable to beach and boardwalk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, and I especially liked the separate kitchen area.
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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.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean area was quiet . It was within walking distance from the boardwalk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice big clean room
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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.
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8/10 Very good

There’s kitchen/dining room which was nice.
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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.