10/10 Exceptional
The room was clean, staff very friendly, nice place to stay.
Bartlomiej
Bartlomiej, 1-night trip
Drift Inn
Motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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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. Also, this motel is within a short drive of University of California, Santa Cruz.
8.4
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
$70 nightly
$79 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Room options
Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Single Room, Non Smoking
7.6Good
7 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking
8.0Very good
5 reviews
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood
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
- Marea Sol - 10 min walk
- Firefly Coffee House - 10 min walk
- Coaster's Lounge - 10 min walk
About this property
Drift Inn
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. Also, this motel is within a short drive of University of California, Santa Cruz.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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
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
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
- Parking was easy and convenient with options to leave the car while exploring the area. (3 reviews)
From 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
Megan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
rooms were clean, beds were good, staffs were nice.
Henry
Henry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Loved how close the hotel was to the Boardwalk, wharf and beach!
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean. Nice staff. Good value
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing staff, great location and extremely accommodating, overall a great place to stay
Jose Ortiz
Jose Ortiz, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
The hotel was good, close to the boulevard and beach
Marcia
Marcia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Really nice , helpful staff
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very clean, and I especially liked the separate kitchen area.
Doug
Doug, 2-night trip
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.
Shiksha
Shiksha, 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
Timothy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I found the staff very friendly
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Short walk to beach.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice big clean room
Kyle
Kyle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Room was clean area was quiet . It was within walking distance from the boardwalk.
Gilbert
Gilbert, 1-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
Charles, 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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very close to the Boardwalk
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
There’s kitchen/dining room which was nice.
Natsume
Natsume, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Yes
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Horrible hotel, never staying there again.
Lucia
Lucia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Very stiff but again it’s a hotel bigger can’t be choosers
Raul
Raul, 3-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
LAURA, 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
Don, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
so reasonable and nice people.
Joyce
Joyce, 1-night trip
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