Name: Drift Inn, LLC
Address: 110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Lower Ocean, Lower Ocean, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, US
Price range: $68–$248 per night
Rating: 7.85

What guests think

At Drift Inn, LLC, travelers highlight friendly, accommodating staff and a highly walkable location near the Santa Cruz boardwalk, beach, and downtown, with many finding clean, spacious rooms—often with kitchenettes—delivering good value for short stays.

Parking feedback is mixed, and some guests cite maintenance issues like nonworking TVs, weak water pressure, missing bulbs, or older room features. A few guests also reported moldy odors or pests and gaps in overnight staff availability. Overall, it suits travelers seeking a straightforward stay without extensive amenities.

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Facilities

Parking is available, with several reviews noting it was easy or plentiful. A few mention limited spaces.

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Emily

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Lee

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Little parking, no hair dryer, had to pay for ice.

10

Timothy

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Jason

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at the Drift Inn. Because the price was so low and it was so conveniently located, I was expecting certain "downside" stuff when I got there. But it really was a good hotel. The check in was seamless and the customer service was quite pleasant and friendly. The room was big. It had a kitchen, in addition to the regular hotel room. There was also a front and a back balcony. It was very conveniently located, walking distance to the boardwalk and to downtown Santa Cruz, while also having plenty of parking. It was clean and I had no issues with the other customers.

8

Shiksha

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy. The boardwalk and downtown was a short walk from the hotel which was great as we didn't need to drive everywhere. The person at the front desk was very friendly and immediately have us a room with 2 queen beds when requested.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, with multiple mentions of very clean stays. However, recurring maintenance concerns and a few reports of pests or musty odors appear.

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Tashena

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room reeked of mold

10

Kyle

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big clean room

10

Timothy

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Doug

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, and I especially liked the separate kitchen area.

10

Gabriel

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Jason

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at the Drift Inn. Because the price was so low and it was so conveniently located, I was expecting certain "downside" stuff when I got there. But it really was a good hotel. The check in was seamless and the customer service was quite pleasant and friendly. The room was big. It had a kitchen, in addition to the regular hotel room. There was also a front and a back balcony. It was very conveniently located, walking distance to the boardwalk and to downtown Santa Cruz, while also having plenty of parking. It was clean and I had no issues with the other customers.

8

Patricia

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Check-in was super easy and quick. Woman at the desk was friendly and provided us with an upgrade. Location was walkable to beach and boardwalk.

8

Gilbert

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean area was quiet . It was within walking distance from the boardwalk.

4

Meagan

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no staff 24 hours. I tried to complain about the cockroaches in my room that ended up in my food but the front desk was locked and no way to reach out to staff

10

Bartlomiej

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, staff very friendly, nice place to stay.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious, and many include a kitchen or kitchenette with a fridge and microwave. Some guests note dated furnishings.

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Mary

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Amber

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was clean. There is a kitchenette that has a refrigerator and microwave. Our kitchenette was a little run down with missing cabinet handles. It appears they are fixing up the rooms. Which I think will add great value.

10

Kyle

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big clean room

8

Natsume

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There’s kitchen/dining room which was nice.

8

Manuel

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Doug

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, and I especially liked the separate kitchen area.

10

Gabriel

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Jason

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at the Drift Inn. Because the price was so low and it was so conveniently located, I was expecting certain "downside" stuff when I got there. But it really was a good hotel. The check in was seamless and the customer service was quite pleasant and friendly. The room was big. It had a kitchen, in addition to the regular hotel room. There was also a front and a back balcony. It was very conveniently located, walking distance to the boardwalk and to downtown Santa Cruz, while also having plenty of parking. It was clean and I had no issues with the other customers.

8

Gilbert

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean area was quiet . It was within walking distance from the boardwalk.

8

Shiksha

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy. The boardwalk and downtown was a short walk from the hotel which was great as we didn't need to drive everywhere. The person at the front desk was very friendly and immediately have us a room with 2 queen beds when requested.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and efficient at check-in, with upgrades and helpful problem-solving noted. A few guests mention gaps in overnight availability or reservation issues.

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10

Mary

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Emily

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Don

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional customer service from the front desk clerk, he was very friendly and helpful. He welcomed me like I came home. Very nice personality.

4

Peter

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had an issue with my reservation that could not be solved when fully booked. The Manager arranged for my stay at a separate motel. This solution was fair and reasonable. Based on this integrity alone, I would recommend the Drift Inn.

10

Megan

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We had an amazing stay! Ankit at the front desk was extremely helpful and hospitable when we booked our hotel visit last minute. I would definitely recommend this inn for anyone looking for a cozy and conveniently located place to stay in downtown Santa Cruz.

10

Jason

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at the Drift Inn. Because the price was so low and it was so conveniently located, I was expecting certain "downside" stuff when I got there. But it really was a good hotel. The check in was seamless and the customer service was quite pleasant and friendly. The room was big. It had a kitchen, in addition to the regular hotel room. There was also a front and a back balcony. It was very conveniently located, walking distance to the boardwalk and to downtown Santa Cruz, while also having plenty of parking. It was clean and I had no issues with the other customers.

8

Patricia

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Check-in was super easy and quick. Woman at the desk was friendly and provided us with an upgrade. Location was walkable to beach and boardwalk.

4

Meagan

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no staff 24 hours. I tried to complain about the cockroaches in my room that ended up in my food but the front desk was locked and no way to reach out to staff

10

Jose Ortiz

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff, great location and extremely accommodating, overall a great place to stay

8

Shiksha

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy. The boardwalk and downtown was a short walk from the hotel which was great as we didn't need to drive everywhere. The person at the front desk was very friendly and immediately have us a room with 2 queen beds when requested.

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Location

Guests consistently highlight the walkable location near the Boardwalk, beach, and downtown. It is convenient for exploring without a car.

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Anna

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Personal war besonders freundlich, broadwalk etc. sind Zu Fuß erreichbar. Preis Leistung top!

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Timothy

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Daniel

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Short walk to beach.

10

Megan

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We had an amazing stay! Ankit at the front desk was extremely helpful and hospitable when we booked our hotel visit last minute. I would definitely recommend this inn for anyone looking for a cozy and conveniently located place to stay in downtown Santa Cruz.

8

Laura

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved how close the hotel was to the Boardwalk, wharf and beach!

10

Gabriel

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Jason

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at the Drift Inn. Because the price was so low and it was so conveniently located, I was expecting certain "downside" stuff when I got there. But it really was a good hotel. The check in was seamless and the customer service was quite pleasant and friendly. The room was big. It had a kitchen, in addition to the regular hotel room. There was also a front and a back balcony. It was very conveniently located, walking distance to the boardwalk and to downtown Santa Cruz, while also having plenty of parking. It was clean and I had no issues with the other customers.

8

Patricia

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Check-in was super easy and quick. Woman at the desk was friendly and provided us with an upgrade. Location was walkable to beach and boardwalk.

8

Gilbert

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean area was quiet . It was within walking distance from the boardwalk.

8

Shiksha

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy. The boardwalk and downtown was a short walk from the hotel which was great as we didn't need to drive everywhere. The person at the front desk was very friendly and immediately have us a room with 2 queen beds when requested.

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Month	Average price
January	$68
February	$88
March	$93
April	$139
May	$117
June	$132
July	$142
August	$141
November	$63
December	$71

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $248	19
20 $77	21 $79	22 $76	23 $78	24 $76	25 $160	26 $232
27 $79	28 $76	29 $78	30 $79

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $73	2 $106	3 $156
4 $72	5 $69	6 $69	7 $69	8 $72	9 $103	10 $156
11 $72	12 $69	13 $72	14 $72	15 $69	16 $106	17 $153
18 $72	19 $68	20 $71	21 $74	22 $68	23 $100	24
25 $71	26 $71	27 $68	28 $68	29 $71	30 $100	31 $135

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