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Motel Drift Inn, LLC (formerly Budget Inn Santa Cruz)

110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz, California (Ca), CA 95060 , USA (show map)

7.8

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884 verified reviews

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Motel Overview

This central Santa Cruz motel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.
A microwave and mini-fridge are furnished in all rooms at Drift Inn, LLC. A telephone and wake-up service are also available.
The University of California Santa Cruz and Lighthouse Field State Beach are each within 3 miles of Santa Cruz Budget Inn. Cooper Street Plaza Shopping Center is just a 3-minute drive away.

Formerly Budget Inn Santa Cruz

Before October 2022 Drift Inn, LLC was known as Budget Inn Santa Cruz

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Queen Room - Non-Smoking - enter dates to see room photos

Cable TV is available in this room. A microwave and small fridge are provided.

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - enter dates to see room photos

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Facilities of Drift Inn, LLC

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk

Common areas
Garden, Terrace

Cleaning services
Daily maid service

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying

Miscellaneous
Air conditioning, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Cable Channels, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Heating, Microwave, Refrigerator, Telephone, Toilet, Wake-up service

Last updated: 22 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
-11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Guest must inform Budget Inn Santa Cruz if they are going to check in after 18.00
There is a refundable cash deposit due upon check-in. Contact the property for more details.
Please note that parking is provided for guests only and that each room is allowed 1 parking space.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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7.8

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884 verified reviews

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John

“Happy with my stay here!”

7.0

05 Dec 2024

Room sizes were large, walking distance to Santa Cruz Walf, clean facilities, clean rooms and friendly staff.

Paul

“Very nice staff, and cozy stay.”

9.0

17 Sep 2024

Excellent kitchenette with faucet/large sink and countertop. Room #101 is small and cozy, with hard floor. It is tucked away in the back of the property with no neighbors' doors adjacent, which made it less exposed to noise. Towels and toiletries are well provided. Daily housekeeping offered. This was my third booking here, and I thoroughly enjoyed every one.

Lucy

“Excellent value for money, lovely staff.”

10.0

04 Sep 2024

Good location, very good value for money & very friendly and helpful staff.

Marc

“Great staff. Fair pricing.”

8.0

31 Aug 2024

Got an upgrade to a bigger room. Very friendly and accommodating staff.

Georgia

“Superb”

10.0

16 Aug 2024

Spacious room, newly renovated bathroom. Shower nice and big with hot water. Got upgraded to a 2 queen bed room. Also had a small kitchenette which was convenient. Would highly recommend!

Ilenia Vidili

“Superb”

10.0

24 Jul 2024

The people were very kind, available and honest. I forgot my airpods in this hostel and they were super kind to send them back to Italy at the same cost of the delivery. I am highly grateful to these people. thank you

lisa

“Recommend this hotel. Great for 1or 2 nights to explore this area. Good value.”

9.0

15 Jun 2024

The room was really big with heaps of bench space. Kitchenette. Nice shower. Microwave, fridge. Short walk to Boardwalk and Pier.

Kim

“Great stay - we‘ll seek out this hotel again!”

9.0

28 Apr 2024

We received a free upgrade to a newly renovated room. We loved the extra large modern shower and the daylight bathroom. Excellent natural lighting throughout the room. The staff was super friendly and lended us a hair dryer upon request. While using the hair dryer the electric circuit breaker was tripped. The staff was understanding and no extra charges were applied. The staff recommended several options for dinner - we loved the Mexican restaurant they recommended.

Lucinda

“Great location and the best value for money property on our whole trip”

9.0

08 Apr 2024

The manager was very friendly and helpful. He came to inspect the window screen and blinds which were faulty and assured our safety and that he was on hand 24/7 should we have any concerns. The room was recently refurbished and very clean. Excellent location within 15 minute walk to the beach.

Niklas