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Drift Inn

Santa Cruz, California

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 634 m to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 940 m to Main Beach

Near shopping centersOnly 865 m to Pacific Garden Mall

Nice location! Near public transportOnly 1.1 km to Santa Cruz Wharf and 2.1 km to Santa Cruz Harbor

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4.1/5

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5.0/529 Apr 2026

Maria • Solo Trip

Easy close parking, good price, quiet, clean, friendly staff, no frills motel. No breakfast, no coffee but fridge and microwave.

5.0/524 Mar 2026

Romualdo

Excellent place to stay!!

5.0/520 Mar 2026

Maureen

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!

5.0/57 Mar 2026

Daniel

Clean. Nice staff. Good value

5.0/56 Mar 2026

Adelina • Trip with Friends

Perfect

5.0/526 Feb 2026

Carmen

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 👌

5.0/526 Jan 2026

Megan • Trip with Friends

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.

5.0/529 Dec 2025

Carlo • Family Trip

Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend!

5.0/510 Dec 2025

Bartlomiej • Couple Trip

The room was clean, staff very friendly, nice place to stay.

5.0/52 Nov 2025

Kyle • Solo Trip

Nice big clean room

5.0/520 Oct 2025

Doug • Solo Trip

Very clean, and I especially liked the separate kitchen area.

5.0/516 Sep 2025

Mary • Family Trip

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

5.0/59 Sep 2025

maciej

👍

5.0/56 Sep 2025

Jose Ortiz • Family Trip

Amazing staff, great location and extremely accommodating, overall a great place to stay

5.0/55 Sep 2025

Daniel • Solo Trip

Short walk to beach.

5.0/54 Sep 2025

Jason • Solo Trip

I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at the Drift Inn. Because the price was so low and it was so conveniently located, I was expecting certain "downside" stuff when I got there. But it really was a good hotel. The check in was seamless and the customer service was quite pleasant and friendly. The room was big. It had a kitchen, in addition to the regular hotel room. There was also a front and a back balcony. It was very conveniently located, walking distance to the boardwalk and to downtown Santa Cruz, while also having plenty of parking. It was clean and I had no issues with the other customers.

5.0/54 Sep 2025

Matthew • Couple Trip

I found the staff very friendly

5.0/529 Aug 2025

Gabriel • Trip with Friends

The room was clean and near all the fun spots in Santa Cruz. Downtown shops restaurants and bar were all with in walking distance. To me that’s 30 mins. There was also a little kitchen area that had the microwave and refrigerator separate from the room with the two beds. The man doing our check in was training and did a great job helping me check in. I would highly recommend the Drift Inn. And would definitely book there again!

5.0/513 Aug 2025

Timothy • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/58 Aug 2025

Matthew • Family Trip

Very close to the Boardwalk

Popular Facilities

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24-hour Front Desk

Free Parking

Sports & Recreation

Garden

Public Facilities

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

24-hour Front Desk

Info

No Elevators

Location

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110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, California, US

Nearby Destinations

All distances are measured in straight lines. The actual travel distance may be different.

Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-11:00 PM

Check-out11:00

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

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Drift Inn

Drift Inn Location
Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Drift Inn is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. This motel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

Drift Inn Facility and Service
Take in the views from a garden.

Drift Inn Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours).

Room Type and Price

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 - Sun, 02 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children