Drift Inn
Motel, 2-star110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesShow on map
5.028 reviews
Welcome to Drift Inn, your cozy retreat in the heart of Santa Cruz, where beachside adventures await!
Comfortable Accommodations Make yourself at home in one of our 19 well-appointed guest rooms, each featuring a microwave for your convenience and offering a warm and inviting atmosphere for relaxation after a day of exploration.
Convenient Amenities Enjoy complimentary wireless internet to keep you connected and revel in our limited-hour room service, perfect for late-night cravings after a day filled with excitement.
Prime Location Located just minutes away from iconic attractions like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and beautiful beaches, you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips for a truly unforgettable escape.
What this place offers
- 24-hour front desk
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free self parking
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms
5.0
Guest rating
Rated 5.0 out of 10 by 28 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness6.0
- Service5.4
- Location6.0
- Rooms4.9
- Amenities5.0
- Value5.4
- Food & drink2.0
Guests mention
Clean roomsFriendly staffGreat locationGood value for money
GilbertRoom was clean area was quiet . It was within walking distance from the boardwalk.
MaryThe 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…
maciej👍
MichelleReally nice , helpful staff
Jose OrtizAmazing staff, great location and extremely accommodating, overall a great place to stay
DanielShort walk to beach.
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
No children
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No pets
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.
Pets. Pets not allowed
Accessibility. No elevators
General. Professional property host/manager
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Take in the views from a garden.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Drift Inn
Does Drift Inn allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Drift Inn?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Does Drift Inn have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Drift Inn?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Drift Inn?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Drift Inn?
110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, Santa Cruz, CA.
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