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Drift Inn

Drift Inn
Drift Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Drift Inn – Santa Cruz, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Drift Inn

This central Santa Cruz hotel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV. A microwave and mini-fridge are furnished in all rooms at Drift Inn, LLC. A telephone and wake-up service are also available. The University of California Santa Cruz and Lighthouse Field State Beach are each within 3 miles of Santa Cruz Budget Inn. Cooper Street Plaza Shopping Center is just a 3-minute drive away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 1258 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Bathroom had a bucket under lav sink, some crumbling drywall and flakey paint. No complimentary shampoo and uncomfortable bed and bedding. Wi-fi worked ok. I wished I had spent another $40 and been more comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    the litle kitchen was very helpfull. (even do they forgot to clean it mind u). the people was very understanding and friendly. However i recomend the place.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean and quiet and inexpensive

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

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

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Cleaning training for any new maids is recommended. The front desk staff was very kind and helpful.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Check in was easy and staff was pleasant. No complaints other than there wasn’t shampoo or even soap to wash our hands.

  • Engine customer 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.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great rooms and very close to the boardwalk!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Un lugar tranquilo,limpio y amplio

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Charged for a stay - arrived and the office was closed. No response to attempts to contact even when office was open.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Just a normal room

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    CLEAN ROOM

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The ice machine needed a quarter, which wasn't obvious. The clerk provided one for us, fortunately. The TV never worked even though they did attempt to fix it. Noisy neighborhood late into the night. It was the first place on our trip where I didn't want to leave anything in the car overnight.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    They need to upgrade their amnities.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Not even clean enough for one night. The room smelled really bad and the bedding was not clean. They didn’t even have paper tissue and when I asked for they said they don’t provide any. Even the out side was really dirty

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Encontramos pelos en las sabanas

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Poor

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Good place to stay, and not too far of a walk to the boardwalk. The only "complaint" I have is that it costs .25 cents if you want ice. The staff was very nice when I arrived and the room was a good size room also. I would stay there again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very nice staff I will say but I can’t lie whatever you paid for the room (especially during peak season) it should probably be less. The room was pretty tore up and the tv didn’t even have a remote. The shower drain cover was falling off and a lot of the furniture was ripped. The floors felt kinda greasy and grimy and the towels were super thin. But at least the sheets were clean, bed was comfy, easy parking, & they don’t price gouge as much as some of these other spots. Walking distance to boardwalk!

Frequently asked questions about Drift Inn

Does Drift Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Drift Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Drift Inn offer parking?
Yes, Drift Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Drift Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Drift Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Drift Inn have a fitness center?
Drift Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Drift Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Drift Inn is located at 110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA CA 95060. With a Walk Score of 85, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Drift Inn
  • University of California, Santa Cruz 2.8 mi
  • 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake 9.2 mi

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