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About this property

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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Situated in the best rated area in Santa Cruz, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

  • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, really nice staff and room cleaned daily. It is convenient for loads of shops and 5 mins from the boardwalk. Also had a great walk down the river. Did the job perfectly for the price!
Marlene
Germany Germany
The staff went above and beyond of what to expect - extremely friendly, helpful and did spreaded the best mood. Very close to the beach, clean, spacious and has everything needed
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We liked the kitchenette area and the great location a few minutes walk from the boardwalk. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall great stay.
Damian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very nice staff, solid location, clean and comfortable rooms
David
Canada Canada
It was quiet and the rooms where clean and comfortable
Cassie
Australia Australia
Helpful staff and great location. Very clean and spacious, newly renovated room interior. Place was quiet and comfortable. Nice beds. Room was serviced daily.
Lucy
United States United States
Good location, very good value for money & very friendly and helpful staff.
Marc
Switzerland Switzerland
Got an upgrade to a bigger room. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Georgia
Australia Australia
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!
Lisa
Australia Australia
The room was really big with heaps of bench space. Kitchenette. Nice shower. Microwave, fridge. Short walk to Boardwalk and Pier.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Drift Inn, LLC

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

Drift Inn, LLC takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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.
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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.

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.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.