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Drift Inn 




€ 69.89per night
This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 5 Oct
Top reasons for booking
With a stay at Drift Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Mystery Spot.
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24-hour front desk
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Double Room
Multiple beds
5
Single Room, Non Smoking
1 double bed or bigger
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Reviewed: 7 Jul 2026
1.0/5.0
Below averageStayed with partner
We booked this room based on the reviews and I will tell you the reviews I read are the furthest from the truth. Upon checking in the staff was clearly dealing with an issue. After we settled we figured out the issue was the staff trying to evict drug addicts with no vehicle and a parking lot full of luggage. That was our first bad experience, the second was the room smelled like chemicals and the floor was so uneven that when lying in the bed your feet were above your head. After complaining and asking to be moved the office manager and her manager were extremely rude. After our altercation they told me they would refund our second night of our stay in which they did not and lied about Expedia relocating us. This did not happen and after calling Expedia they explained that is not their practice and they would investigate. I have now received a message from Expedia that we would not be getting a refund because we were given a relocation we never received. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THE DRIFT INN and will never use Expedia again.
Reviewed: 4 Jul 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticSolo stay
Great basic hotel to stay for a short term. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed: 4 Jul 2026
4.0/5.0
GreatStayed with family · For friends and family
Cleaning training for any new maids is recommended. The front desk staff was very kind and helpful.
Reviewed: 4 Jul 2026
4.0/5.0
GreatStayed with friends
Check in was easy and staff was pleasant. No complaints other than there wasn’t shampoo or even soap to wash our hands.
Reviewed: 2 Jul 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with partner
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.
Reviewed: 1 Jul 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with kids
Great rooms and very close to the boardwalk!!
Reviewed: 1 Jul 2026
5.0/5.0
FantasticStayed with friends
Un lugar tranquilo,limpio y amplio
Reviewed: 28 Jun 2026
1.0/5.0
Below averageStayed with partner
Charged for a stay - arrived and the office was closed. No response to attempts to contact even when office was open.
Reviewed: 27 Jun 2026
4.0/5.0
GreatStayed with kids
Just a normal room
Reviewed: 26 Jun 2026
4.0/5.0
GreatSolo stay
CLEAN ROOM




