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Drift Inn

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Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave
Single Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)
Single Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)
Single Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)
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8.2Excellent
(145 Ratings)
"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..."
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8.2 / 10
Excellent(145 Ratings)

Motel in Santa Cruz, CA

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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
No pets allowed
Garden
Family friendly
Towels

Map of Santa Cruz, CA

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Nearby attractions

Monterey Bay Aquarium
25.1 mi
Lovers Point Park
24.3 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf
0.8 mi
Municipal Rose Garden
25.5 mi

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10
Excellent(145 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
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!
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
When we first pulled up we were a little concerned because it looks a little outdated but we were so relieved when we saw how clean it was inside and no carpet was a huge plus ! I would definitely come back
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk
5 / 10·Jul 2026
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.
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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 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, wifi/internet, microwave, and no pets allowed.