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Drift Inn

Motel within easy reach of Monterey Bay

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February 2026
When you stay at Drift Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. 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 $97
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Single Room, Non Smoking
Single Room, Non Smoking

Single Room, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Very good

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

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

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
  • 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
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coaster's Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Drift Inn

When you stay at Drift Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. 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))

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 elevators.
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

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Parking was easy and convenient with options to leave the car while exploring the area. (3 reviews)
AI Sparkle IconFrom real guest reviews summarized by AI.

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.
Megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, staff very friendly, nice place to stay.
Bartlomiej, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved how close the hotel was to the Boardwalk, wharf and beach!
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, great location and extremely accommodating, overall a great place to stay
Jose Ortiz, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Really nice , helpful staff
Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, and I especially liked the separate kitchen area.
Doug, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The picture in the ads included an outdoor table and chairs which were not there on the night I stayed there. I chose this motel particularly to be able to sit outside. Disappointing.
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I found the staff very friendly
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short walk to beach.
Daniel, 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

8/10 Very good

Room was clean area was quiet . It was within walking distance from the boardwalk.
Gilbert, 1-night trip

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

Very close to the Boardwalk
Matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

2/10 Poor

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

👍
maciej, 1-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

so reasonable and nice people.
Joyce, 1-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

8/10 Very good

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.
Amber, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I have really nothing to say. Very good.
ana, 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