Title: Drift Inn - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Drift Inn Motel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ## Photo gallery for Drift Inn ![Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking - Drift Inn (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111460000/111455800/111455715/6b9d3bc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - Drift Inn (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111460000/111455800/111455715/2ca5dd69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Drift Inn (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111460000/111455800/111455715/f065e81a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen - Drift Inn (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111460000/111455800/111455715/7c1cbecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Single Room, Non Smoking - Drift Inn (Santa Cruz)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111460000/111455800/111455715/b0f86c4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies A short walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Drift Inn provides amenities like a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Room service - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=111455715&PinnedHotelID=111455715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=111455715&PinnedHotelID=111455715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=111455715&PinnedHotelID=111455715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=111455715&PinnedHotelID=111455715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=111455715&PinnedHotelID=111455715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=111455715&PinnedHotelID=111455715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=111455715&PinnedHotelID=111455715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=111455715&PinnedHotelID=111455715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room, Non Smoking ![Single Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111460000/111455800/111455715/07d48555.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, Non Smoking 7.4 Good 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Microwave Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 0 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking ![Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111460000/111455800/111455715/7c1cbecb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking 8.0 Very good 5 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Microwave Cable channels Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Exterior](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/2000000/1750000/1742400/1742350/ed4b362f_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Westside Santa Cruz - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping 8.0 Very good 860 reviews CA $82 CA $95 total includes taxes & fees Feb 1 - Feb 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Riverside-Inn-Suites-Santa-Cruz.h1742350.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-2-1&chkout=2026-2-2&rm1=a2®ionId=6666&destination=Santa Cruz&destType=MARKET&latLong=36.978189,-122.024464&searchId=0d9e9d74-1f85-4061-89f5-a1e32ce0d366&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Courtyard](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/16000000/15570000/15569600/15569536/feb75166_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel Solares Westside Santa Cruz - 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[Visit our Santa Cruz travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz.dx6666) [View more Motels in Santa Cruz](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Motels.d6666-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.96905%2C-122.01785&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CtNHzIrq7Du_Zidvr2lpuLK1vjQ=) 110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 ### What's nearby - ![EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351808/ef056b2b-5188-40e2-985c-ead470ec0f72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ocean Street 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![0_101070739](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065913/e3360ab9-a54d-436a-babf-59649cbc6bbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Main Beach 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Famous surfing beach town! 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self parking - A 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Drift Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 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Cable channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Microwave - Mini-fridge ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Heating (climate-controlled) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know 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 Property Registration Number BL-109689 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Drift Inn Motel Drift Inn Santa Cruz Drift Inn Motel Santa Cruz ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Drift Inn pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Drift Inn? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Drift Inn? ### What time is check-out at Drift Inn? ### Where is Drift Inn located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Drift Inn Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.2 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 32 8 - Good 21 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 6 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlo Dec 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! ##### Carlo Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Henry Dec 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness rooms were clean, beds were good, staffs were nice. ##### Henry Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marcia Jul 27, 2025 The hotel was good, close to the boulevard and beach ##### Marcia Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very clean, and I especially liked the separate kitchen area. ##### Doug Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gilbert Sep 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was clean area was quiet . It was within walking distance from the boardwalk. ##### Gilbert Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Drift inn Older remodeled hotel, excellent staff, really close to Boardwalk. Allowed to park for free morning of check in day, plus was able to check into rooms by noon not 3. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Natsume Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service There’s kitchen/dining room which was nice. ##### Natsume Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Exceptional customer service from the front desk clerk, he was very friendly and helpful. He welcomed me like I came home. Very nice personality. ##### Don Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LAURA Jun 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Customer service at it's best! The only place I'll stay. Customer service is amazing which is hard to find now days. ##### LAURA Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriel Aug 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect for our needs The room was clean and near all the fun spots in Santa Cruz. Downtown shops restaurants and bar were all with in walking distance. To me that’s 30 mins. There was also a little kitchen area that had the microwave and refrigerator separate from the room with the two beds. The man doing our check in was training and did a great job helping me check in. I would highly recommend the Drift Inn. And would definitely book there again! ##### Gabriel Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Thank you Ankit The front Desk agent was very helpful. He gave me a free room upgrade and allowed me to check in early. He was also kind enough to let us park our car after checkout while we hung out at the boardwalk. Our room was very clean and check out was simple. ##### Emily Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The 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 microwave. The bathroom was pretty cool and the hotel was worth the price. I also need additional room so to my family member wanted to stay the night and instead of sharing beds they hotel manager gave as other room for a cheaper prices of $79 and that room was in its own little area and had like a little kitchen with a microwave and small fridge with a freezer. The bathroom was pretty big too and the shower was amazing ##### Mary Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jeremy Nov 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location ##### Jeremy Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle Nov 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice big clean room ##### Kyle Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Manuel Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities I liked that it was walking distance from the boardwalk and customer service was good what I didn’t like was the room where a little older needed upgrade ##### Manuel Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura Oct 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Loved how close the hotel was to the Boardwalk, wharf and beach! ##### Laura Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Ortiz Sep 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing staff, great location and extremely accommodating, overall a great place to stay ##### Jose Ortiz Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really nice , helpful staff ##### Michelle Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew Sep 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I found the staff very friendly ##### Matthew Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Short walk to beach. ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy Aug 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The rooms are extremely clean and the staff is friendly. We enjoyed being within a short walk of both downtown and the boardwalk. This is a great place to stay if you would like to park your car and leave it while you explore town. ##### Timothy Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very close to the Boardwalk ##### Matthew Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra Dec 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Yes ##### Sandra Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lucia Aug 15, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Horrible hotel, never staying there again. ##### Lucia Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Raul Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Very stiff but again it’s a hotel bigger can’t be choosers ##### Raul Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [2 bedroom house 3 blocks to the beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-2-Bedroom-House-3-Blocks-To-The-Beach.h91769969.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Paseo, Autograph Collection by Marriott](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Hotel-Paseo.h19698333.Hotel-Information) > > [Desert Vacation Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Desert-Vacation-Villas.h22095.Hotel-Information) > > [The Beverly Hills Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Beverly-Hills-Hotel-Dorchester-Collection.h12057.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA ](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-The-Park-Central-San-Francisco-Hyatt-Affiliated-Hotel.h491.Hotel-Information) > > [VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Newport-Beach-Hotels-Newport-Beach-Marriott-Hotel-And-Spa.h19095.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Escondido-Hotels-Hyatt-Vacation-Club-At-The-Welk.h59916.Hotel-Information) > > [The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa, Part of Destination Hotel by Hyatt](https://www.expedia.ca/Oceanside-Hotels-The-Seabird-Resort.h63871770.Hotel-Information) > > [Homewood Suites by Hilton Cathedral City Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Staybridge-Suites-Cathedral-City-Palm-Springs.h15178280.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollywood Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hollywood-Hotel-The-Hotel-Of-Hollywood.h12553.Hotel-Information) > > [Argonaut Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Argonaut-Hotel-A-Noble-House-Hotel.h915510.Hotel-Information) > > [WorldMark Indio](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-WorldMark-Indio.h1784055.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Caza.h38249309.Hotel-Information) > > [Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel ](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Sir-Francis-Drake-Hotel.h15254.Hotel-Information) > > [Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Cameo-Beverly-Hills.h14537.Hotel-Information) > > [STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-STILE-Downtown-Los-Angeles-By-Kasa.h6948120.Hotel-Information) > > [Montrose at Beverly Hills](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Montrose-West-Hollywood.h17594.Hotel-Information) > > [Element Anaheim Resort Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Element-Anaheim-Resort-Convention-Center.h37620004.Hotel-Information) > > [Hitching Post Studios Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Hitching-Post-Studios-Inn.h1503829.Hotel-Information) > > [Pixar Place Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Disneys-Paradise-Pier-Hotel.h9503.Hotel-Information) > > [FOUND Hotels, Santa Monica, Series by Marriott](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-FOUND-Los-Angeles-Santa-Monica.h41510539.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lum Hotel Los Angeles Stadium District](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Lum-Hotel-Los-Angeles-Stadium-District.h73661156.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin San Diego Bayview](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-The-Westin-San-Diego-Downtown.h27516.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Ziggy on Sunset](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hotel-Ziggy-Los-Angeles.h11087.Hotel-Information) > > [The Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows - 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