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Drift Inn

Property class: 2.5
Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.
A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.
A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.
A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Ocean Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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
(16 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 neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.A stay at this Westside Santa Cruz motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay. Ocean Street and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brews At The Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪California Wraps - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Firefly Coffee House - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Drift Inn

Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz
As a guest of Drift Inn, you'll find a garden and room service (during limited hours). The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
Drift Inn offers 19 accommodations. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number BL-109689

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Drift Inn to the airport?

Drift Inn is 16.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drift Inn?

As of Oct 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Inn on Oct 18, 2026 start from $87, including 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 Drift Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Drift Inn.

How close is Drift Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and 11-minute walk from Seabright Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Drift Inn offer free breakfast?

Drift Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Drift Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Drift Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Drift Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Drift Inn have a pool?

Drift Inn does not have a pool.

Does Drift Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Drift Inn to downtown Santa Cruz?

Drift Inn is 0.1 mi away from Lower Ocean.

Drift Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 164 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and very close to the boardwalk!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet and inexpensive
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. It was a quiet area. Great place to stay if you’re planning to go to the Pier/beach. You can walk to the beach. It was affordable for how close it is to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is easy, and the location is convenient to the boardwalk, beach, and downtown areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the litle kitchen was very helpfull. (even do they forgot to clean it mind u). the people was very understanding and friendly. However i recomend the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, staff very friendly, nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved how close the hotel was to the Boardwalk, wharf and beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable; check-in was a breeze. The Drift Inn is located near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Downtown Santa Cruz, and the Riverwalk. My only negative is that the towels were a little threadbare.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great location and extremely accommodating, overall a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
rooms were clean, beds were good, staffs were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Easy close parking, good price, quiet, clean, friendly staff, no frills motel. No breakfast, no coffee but fridge and microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

The hotel was good, close to the boulevard and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was able to park In front of a well lit room. Bathroom had a bucket under lav sink, some crumbling drywall and flakey paint. No complimentary shampoo and uncomfortable bed and bedding. Wi-fi worked ok. I wished I had spent another $40 and been more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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 👌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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