Drift Inn

Property class: 2.5
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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
The current price is €68
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Room options

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a towel rack.

Single Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 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
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 49 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 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 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

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

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))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Reviews

Drift Inn Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. (5 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.
Verified review

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

Clean room
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, staff very friendly, nice place to stay.
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

rooms were clean, beds were good, staffs were nice.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend!
Verified review

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.
Verified review

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!
Verified review

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, and I especially liked the separate kitchen area.
Verified review

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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

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.