At Drift Inn, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Free parking
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (3)
Daily housekeeping
Room service
24-hour front desk
Feel at home (5)
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Free self-parking
Mini fridge
The current price is NZ$177
NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Room options
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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
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk
Boardwalk Bowl - 10 min walk
Los Viejones - 4 min walk
Marini's at the Beach - 9 min walk
Hot Dog on A Stick - 8 min walk
About this property
Drift Inn
At Drift Inn, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Also, University of California, Santa Cruz and Mystery Spot are within a short drive.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service (limited hours)
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
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))
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 lifts.
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'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
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
2.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
The only place I'll stay.
Customer service is amazing which is hard to find now days.
LAURA
1-night trip
10/10
so reasonable and nice people.
Joyce
1-night trip
10/10
The front Desk agent was very helpful. He gave me a free room upgrade and allowed me to check in early. He was also kind enough to let us park our car after checkout while we hung out at the boardwalk. Our room was very clean and check out was simple.