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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Santa Cruz, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Santa Cruz
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  • Kim
    Germany Germany
    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...
  • Lucinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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....
  • Niklas
    Australia Australia
    Staff provided me with a spacious room, everything was very clean, free coffee and Wi-Fi, reasonable price.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Drift Inn, LLC

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/photocopying
    • 24-hour front desk
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Drift Inn, LLC takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 23:30

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Drift Inn, LLC accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    Guests have 10 minutes after check-in to check their room. If they are not satisfied, they can notify the manger and received a refund. After 10 minutes, they will not receive a refund.

    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.

    FAQs about Drift Inn, LLC

    • Check-in at Drift Inn, LLC is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Drift Inn, LLC may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Drift Inn, LLC is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The nearest beach is just 600 yards from Drift Inn, LLC. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Drift Inn, LLC include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • Drift Inn, LLC offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Drift Inn, LLC is 700 yards from the centre of Santa Cruz. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.