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Drift Inn

Top rated by guests

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave

Single Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Single Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

8.2Excellent

(76 Ratings)

"Nice big clean room"

Kyle

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(76 Ratings)

Motel in Santa Cruz, CA

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this motel

Along with a 24-hour front desk, this motel has a garden and free self parking.
Change of bedsheets is available on request.
Drift Inn offers 19 accommodations. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Santa Cruz motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Amenities at Drift Inn

Air conditioning

Non-smoking

WiFi/Internet

Microwave

Garden

Towels

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Lovers Point Park

Santa Cruz Wharf

Municipal Rose Garden

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(76 Ratings)

8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Dec 2025

Yes

8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Dec 2025

rooms were clean, beds were good, staffs were nice.

10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025

Nice big clean room

5.0 / 10.0·Mar 2026

Clean. Nice staff. Good value

$$$$

FAQs

Is parking included with this motel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Drift Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Drift Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Drift Inn?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, wifi/internet, microwave, and garden.

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