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Drift Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave
A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.
Exterior
Single Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

Reviews

8.2 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
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Westside Santa Cruz motel, you'll find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Ocean Street and Sky Glider 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
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Los Primos Taqueria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪四姐 Special Noodle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Fries - ‬11 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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Aug 16 - Aug 17
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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

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 Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drift Inn on Aug 10, 2026 start from $111, 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 119 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romualdo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jordan

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

10/10 Excellent

Bartlomiej

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

8/10 Good

Carmina

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

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

8/10 Good

Laura

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

8/10 Good

Henry

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ortiz

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Nice staff. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

10/10 Excellent

Adelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcia

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice , helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave

My mate and I weren't really impressed. She was kind of grossed out. The floor was sticky when we arrived. We stayed two nights. I was okay with it, she hardly tolerated it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and I especially liked the separate kitchen area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. I felt safe. But my windows were nailed shut. Missing a light bulb on the desk. Floors without rugs need to be mopped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Shiksha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Short walk to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean area was quiet . It was within walking distance from the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025