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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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3.9/5

GoodFrom 50 reviews

5.0/515 Jul 2026

Abel • Couple Trip

The room was clean. It was a quiet area. Great place to stay if you’re planning to go to the Pier/beach. You can walk to the beach. It was affordable for how close it is to the beach.

5.0/58 Jul 2026

Les

Clean and quiet and inexpensive

5.0/54 Jul 2026

Imran • Solo Trip

Great basic hotel to stay for a short term. Very friendly staff.

5.0/52 Jul 2026

Peggy (Margaret) • Couple Trip

Our stay was fabulous. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The room was updated and perfect, although the bed could use a pillow top cover. It was a nice walk to the boardwalk too.

5.0/51 Jul 2026

Falisha • Family Trip

Great rooms and very close to the boardwalk!!

5.0/51 Jul 2026

Jose • Trip with Friends

Un lugar tranquilo,limpio y amplio

5.0/518 Jun 2026

Antonio

Encontramos pelos en las sabanas

5.0/57 Jun 2026

Charles • Couple Trip

Clean room

5.0/54 Jun 2026

Michael

Great

5.0/52 Jun 2026

Thanya • Trip with Friends

Stayed here over the weekend and had a great experience. The front desk staff were very welcoming upon arrival, and I was even upgraded to a bigger room! A friendly reminder: being kind and respectful to the employees goes a long way. The location is also excellent the boardwalk and downtown area are only about 10–15 minutes walk away. Would recommend!

5.0/528 May 2026

Emere • Trip with Friends

There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk

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.

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24-hour Front Desk

Free Parking

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Garden

Public Facilities

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

24-hour Front Desk

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No Elevators

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110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, California, US

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Accommodation Rules

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Guest must inform Budget Inn Santa Cruz if they are going to check in after 18.00There is a refundable cash deposit due upon check-in. Contact the property for more details.Please note that parking is provided for guests only and that each room is allowed 1 parking space.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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
With a stay at Drift Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 9 minutes from Mystery Spot. This motel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Capitola Beach and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Roaring Camp Railroads.

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

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 - Fri, 13 Nov 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children