Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A delicious breakfast is available, with serving hours not specified.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, dogs and cats are allowed. Service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions. A pet deposit of USD 50 per week is required.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and ends at 23:00. Check-out time is 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options are not mentioned.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Silver City, near cultural highlights like El Sol Theatre and Silver City Museum. It is also close to Historic Waterworks Building and Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

No cribs or rollaway beds are available. Extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.

Drifter Motel

What guests think

At Drifter Motel, travelers describe an older, budget-friendly property with many clean, comfortable rooms and some recent interior upgrades, but a worn exterior and clear signs of age across parts of the property.

Staff interactions are consistently praised as welcoming and helpful. Beds are widely described as comfortable, though some rooms feel small and noise from traffic or other guests can be an issue. Operational drawbacks recur, including occasional housekeeping lapses, water or hot-water problems, dated fixtures or locks, and limited on-site amenities; parking can be tight and the on-property restaurant is closed, though dining is nearby. Overall, expect a simple, affordable stay with warm service and variable upkeep.

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Cleanliness

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Facilities

Parking is limited at times, though some guests found it sufficient. The on-site restaurant is closed; nearby dining is used instead.

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Brian

28 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly, parking was good, mattress was comfortable (Not firm)

10

tim

22 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the room very clean, staff super friendly. Thought the restaurant and bar would be open, unfortunately they were not! Plenty of good dining in town! Recommend Roxy’s restaurant in down town. Supper good people❗️🙏

6

Jerry

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Like that it was pet and smoke free. The little couple that own/manage the place were so cute and very pleasant. The room only had 1 working outlet which was ridiculous! It does look like they are trying to upgrade in some areas. There were a bunch of very large trucks in the parking lot that made it difficult to drive around. Exterior needs work as well. Probably would not stay there again.

10

Eric

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only issue was lack of parking.

8

Katherine

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, felt welcomed on checkin. Room was dominated by a king sized bed which, while comfortable with new, clean bedding, left very little space to move around let alone do yoga. New tiles in bathroom but the floor and lower walls throughout were horribly dirty. Door had a broken security lock. Other hotel guests/residents were noisy. There was a lot of coming and going in the night as well as highway noise and sirens. Property has rather unkempt exterior surroundings and though the sign loudly proclaims Restaurant it is disappointingly closed. Bananas and water were available in the office at checkin to off set this.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found the rooms clean, but cleanliness and upkeep are inconsistent, with reports of hair in bathrooms, dirty floors or appliances, pests, and missed housekeeping.

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Sarah

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly front desk staff. Clean rooms. Quiet area.

6

Eileen

9 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was basic but was comfortable. I was not happy due to of the lack of shampoo. Also, the microwave and the fridge were both dirty. And finally, Housekeeping came to clean my room 1 day of the 3 days I spent there, Nowhere did it say, that you had to ask for it. The desk clerk or owner was nide enough, but I was having trouble with the lock on my room. has to ask for help 3 times before being able to get in and out easily.

2

Denise

31 Mar 2023

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This place is filthy. Don’t think they have ever swept or hosed off the parking lot. Floor in room was filthy. It is old and run down. Lots of people hanging around…and dogs! Only decent thing in the room was the bed. It seemed clean and was comfortable. But that is the only good thing I can say.

10

Joel

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and a clean comfortable room. A nice place to say.

10

Lisa

25 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, nicely remodeled room. Comfy bed. Good size refrigerator for motel room. Friendly service at front desk

4

anthony

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

After our first day, there was no cleaning or re-stocking the items we used.

6

Robert

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean rooms, the furniture as the mattress have seen better days.

6

kristyann

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was hair in the shower upon my arrival.

10

Evelyn

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Shower curtain needs washing and there was hair in the tub.

10

Philip

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nicely furnished room, comfortable, clean

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Rooms

Beds are comfortable and some interiors have new tile or remodeling, but rooms can feel small and decor is dated or mismatched. Noise varies by room, with several reports of highway or guest noise and mixed Wi-Fi feedback.

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Suzi

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The pictures online looked way better than the property actually looked. It is quite old. The room was clean. The person who checked us in was very nice. The WiFi was virtually useless. The place wasn’t terrible, but I wouldn’t stay there again.

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Stacy

23 Oct 2023

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The woman who checked me in was the sweetest! She offered me a water. She showed me on the map all the sites in the area. The room was clean and everything worked. The only thing that might be a negative, the furniture was a hodge podge of different things. Nothing wrong with it. Just a weird combination of stuff. The bed was comfortable. I would stay again.

8

Robert

2 May 2023

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It doesn't look great from the outside but the room was very comfortable. The biggest knock against it is the metal stairs, which make a lot of noise when inconsiderate people stomp on them early in the morning.

6

Joy

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was small, but very clean. The outside property is a little run down with weeds and not well kept up. We had a dog and had to go behind the motel to find an area for our dog to relieve himself. Also the pictures that our shown our old and need to be updated.

6

Joseph

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Old needs updating

10

abby

14 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great beds and pillows. Fridge and microwave.

10

Paul

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It looks a little rough on the outside, but the room is really comfortable. The bed is awesome, much better than you expect from a motel. Wifi works great. And the couple who run it are very sweet.

6

William

5 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic motel located in a very noisy location. The proprietors are nice, but the place is MEH.

8

Katherine

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, felt welcomed on checkin. Room was dominated by a king sized bed which, while comfortable with new, clean bedding, left very little space to move around let alone do yoga. New tiles in bathroom but the floor and lower walls throughout were horribly dirty. Door had a broken security lock. Other hotel guests/residents were noisy. There was a lot of coming and going in the night as well as highway noise and sirens. Property has rather unkempt exterior surroundings and though the sign loudly proclaims Restaurant it is disappointingly closed. Bananas and water were available in the office at checkin to off set this.

10

Paul

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spartan but clean. Very comfortable bed. Best price in town

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with quick or early check-in and small extras. Isolated complaints cite a deposit dispute and slow help with a door lock.

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Sarah

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly front desk staff. Clean rooms. Quiet area.

8

Margaret

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Prompt response to a defective vent cover.

6

Eileen

9 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was basic but was comfortable. I was not happy due to of the lack of shampoo. Also, the microwave and the fridge were both dirty. And finally, Housekeeping came to clean my room 1 day of the 3 days I spent there, Nowhere did it say, that you had to ask for it. The desk clerk or owner was nide enough, but I was having trouble with the lock on my room. has to ask for help 3 times before being able to get in and out easily.

6

Jerry

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Like that it was pet and smoke free. The little couple that own/manage the place were so cute and very pleasant. The room only had 1 working outlet which was ridiculous! It does look like they are trying to upgrade in some areas. There were a bunch of very large trucks in the parking lot that made it difficult to drive around. Exterior needs work as well. Probably would not stay there again.

6

Angel

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good up until I didn't receive my deposit back .the front desk lady said they sent it back to my card but it shows they cancelled it I called and the same clerk hung up on me

10

Christopher

12 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing and let me check in early. Bed is super comfortable and the shower is great.

10

Laura

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager was friendly and hospitable. Gave us bottled water after we signed in and a few snacks. Hotel was within reasonable driving distance to down town. Will stay there again.

8

olga

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was very nice and was very friendly accommodated us with anything we needed. It does need an upgrade, but it was otherwise it was right for us.

10

Martha

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was very satisfied with stay. The room & especially the bathroom were upgraded and very nice. Owner very friendly and helpful. Close to historic area of town.

10

Enrique

3 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk people are very friendly.

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Location

Close to the historic area/downtown and across from Denny's; several guests felt safe. Noise exposure varies, with multiple mentions of highway or guest noise while others found the area quiet.

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Sarah

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly front desk staff. Clean rooms. Quiet area.

8

Robert

2 May 2023

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It doesn't look great from the outside but the room was very comfortable. The biggest knock against it is the metal stairs, which make a lot of noise when inconsiderate people stomp on them early in the morning.

6

Bettina

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, the bathroom was clean, and the bed was comfortable, but the room was rather dark (one light bulb was not working) and smelled like cigarette smoke. The people above me, who actually seem to live there long term, were super noisy and tossed their food down from the above balcony. They partied until 10 pm. Then got up at 4 am, and again were really noisy.

10

Mary

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older, but nice property. Clean rooms, nice towels, warm covers, and a coffee maker! Two women traveling alone, felt safe.

8

Ruben

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, AC worked and across from Dennys

10

Laura

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The manager was friendly and hospitable. Gave us bottled water after we signed in and a few snacks. Hotel was within reasonable driving distance to down town. Will stay there again.

6

William

5 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic motel located in a very noisy location. The proprietors are nice, but the place is MEH.

10

Martha

23 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was very satisfied with stay. The room & especially the bathroom were upgraded and very nice. Owner very friendly and helpful. Close to historic area of town.

8

Connie

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is very old so could use a face lift. But it has everything you need and feels safe. Perfectly fine for a one nighter.

8

Katherine

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, felt welcomed on checkin. Room was dominated by a king sized bed which, while comfortable with new, clean bedding, left very little space to move around let alone do yoga. New tiles in bathroom but the floor and lower walls throughout were horribly dirty. Door had a broken security lock. Other hotel guests/residents were noisy. There was a lot of coming and going in the night as well as highway noise and sirens. Property has rather unkempt exterior surroundings and though the sign loudly proclaims Restaurant it is disappointingly closed. Bananas and water were available in the office at checkin to off set this.

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Dining

The on-site restaurant is not operating; guests relied on nearby options such as Denny's and other spots in town.

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tim

22 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the room very clean, staff super friendly. Thought the restaurant and bar would be open, unfortunately they were not! Plenty of good dining in town! Recommend Roxy’s restaurant in down town. Supper good people❗️🙏

8

Ruben

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, AC worked and across from Dennys

8

Katherine

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, felt welcomed on checkin. Room was dominated by a king sized bed which, while comfortable with new, clean bedding, left very little space to move around let alone do yoga. New tiles in bathroom but the floor and lower walls throughout were horribly dirty. Door had a broken security lock. Other hotel guests/residents were noisy. There was a lot of coming and going in the night as well as highway noise and sirens. Property has rather unkempt exterior surroundings and though the sign loudly proclaims Restaurant it is disappointingly closed. Bananas and water were available in the office at checkin to off set this.

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Drifter Motel

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