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Drift Inn

2.5 star property
Motel within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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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, this motel is within a short drive of University of California, Santa Cruz.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
The current price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Single Room, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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

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About the area

Map
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
  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) - 49 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 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 a short five-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of University of California, Santa Cruz.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

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

  • 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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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Reviews

Drift Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's location is convenient to the beach and boardwalk. (3 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and convenient with options to leave the car while exploring the area. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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6/10 Good

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.
Dave, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Parking is easy, and the location is convenient to the boardwalk, beach, and downtown areas.
Jordan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean. Nice staff. Good value
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Adelina, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Patricia, 1-night trip
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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, 1-night trip
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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, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Yes
Sandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, staff very friendly, nice place to stay.
Bartlomiej, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

i hate to say anything negative about this place, the rooms are a good deal and the indian family that runs the hotel is nice. but, i've stayed here before, but this time i noticed hairs in my sheets - apparently, the maid didn't bother to change the sheets between guests. kinda gross. that's a deal breaker for me, i won't be back.
michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

rooms were clean, beds were good, staffs were nice.
Henry, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good location
Jeremy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Motel classique, super pour une nuit
catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice big clean room
Kyle, 1-night trip
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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, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Little parking, no hair dryer, had to pay for ice.
Lee, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Loved how close the hotel was to the Boardwalk, wharf and beach!
Laura, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Das Personal war besonders freundlich, broadwalk etc. sind Zu Fuß erreichbar. Preis Leistung top!
Anna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, and I especially liked the separate kitchen area.
Doug, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean area was quiet . It was within walking distance from the boardwalk.
Gilbert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The manager was very friendly and great customer service. We got a very spacious room. Right when you walked in there is bed and the next room was a bed and both queens beds and it can with a small fridge and freezer and microwave. The bathroom was pretty cool and the hotel was worth the price. I also need additional room so to my family member wanted to stay the night and instead of sharing beds they hotel manager gave as other room for a cheaper prices of $79 and that room was in its own little area and had like a little kitchen with a microwave and small fridge with a freezer. The bathroom was pretty big too and the shower was amazing
Mary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

👍
maciej, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Really nice , helpful staff
Michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, great location and extremely accommodating, overall a great place to stay
Jose Ortiz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Short walk to beach.
Daniel, 1-night trip