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The Drift

2.0 star property
Pagosa Springs motel in Downtown Pagosa Springs area

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
151 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, 81147
  • San Juan River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Pagosa Springs Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Pagosa Springs

Downtown Pagosa Springs stay.At this Downtown Pagosa Springs motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring and Sheep Creek Trail. San Juan River and Worlds Deepest Geothermal Spring are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • San Juan River - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reservoir Hill Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Pagosa Springs Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kip's Grill & Cantina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Moon Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Higher Grounds Coffee - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Drift

Pagosa Springs motel in Downtown Pagosa Springs area
As a guest of The Drift, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Pagosa Springs motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-out
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Drift offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
Guests will receive a text message at noon upon arrival with check-in instructions

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 50 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 50 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Drift Motel
The Drift Pagosa Springs
The Drift Motel Pagosa Springs

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Drift to the airport?

The Drift is 53.7 mi (65-min drive) away from the Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Drift?

As of Jul 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drift on Jul 16, 2025 start from $234.49, excluding 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.

Does The Drift have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Drift.

Does The Drift offer free breakfast?

The Drift does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Drift?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Drift?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Drift?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Drift have a pool?

The Drift does not have a pool.

Does The Drift have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Drift to downtown Pagosa Springs?

The Drift is 0.3 mi away from Pagosa Springs.

The Drift Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 183 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

Very modern centrally located studio hotel

The Drift is a great centrally located hotel/studio that is next to the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs. You're easily within walking distance to the hot springs that is across the river. The hotel is simple to find. It is a newly built, very modern hotel and is more like a studio apparent then a traditional hotel which my family and I prefer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

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

Pagosa Springs Perfection

The ideal downtown Pagosa Springs complete with access to an off the beaten path hot spring just a few hundred feet below the property. This place is perfect in every way and the beds were uber comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Innovative and cool

This place is excellently designed for the stay in Pagosa Springs. Close to downtown, pools and shops. They thought of everything you might need in the cabin and the cabin is efficiently built. Great for me and two teenagers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID CHIN, Parker

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and it was close to the hot springs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a great lodging option for parents traveling with kiddos. Ours really appreciated the bunk bed option. We loved the little kitchenette which allowed us to enjoy our after hike beverages in glasses, which makes a big difference when you’re in vacation mode. We didn’t use the fire pits because we were also visiting with family staying nearby, but they looked like a wonderful place to take in the mountain scenery. We’ll give them a shot next time we’re in town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tisha

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

Loved it!

This place was perfect! I loved this unique high quality hotel, and you can’t beat the location. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely outstanding and way beyond my expectations. This place was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very clean and perfect for a short stay! Well stocked with anything you need; they even had ice cubes made! Clean and updated. Would recommend and will definitely stay again next time we are in town!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome new property. Great construction and amenities. Much cheaper alternative to the resort and right across the river. Easy to walk to anywhere in downtown area. Reasonable prices
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albino

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our cabin was better than expected! Having dishes and glasses was unexpected and nice to have. However, the refrigerator/freezer makes a noise when it is running. Also, the alarm clock went off but we didn’t set it. But overall, this was a great place to stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I LOVED my stay here! The room was beautiful inside and had a ton of space and modern touches. The kids loved the bunk beds. My daughter even said she wished she could live there during college. It was one of the best places I’ve stayed. The price was so inexpensive with how perfect it was. I will absolutely only stay there every trip I take to Pagosa Springs from now on!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, loce the heated floors and bunk beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place in town to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and clean property. Well designed with easy parking and access to the Main Street. If you are looking for a place in town and convenient this is a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

George A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We really liked the Drift and will most likely will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024