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.
“Great location, guest service people are kind and helpful :)
Walking distance from everything and free parking on site is a big plus in Santa Cruz.
Overall it is good for the price you pay”
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Sharon
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
“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”
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Caroline
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.”
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Damian
United Kingdom
“Very nice staff, solid location, clean and comfortable rooms”
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David
Canada
“It was quiet and the rooms where clean and comfortable”
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Cassie
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.”
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Lucy
United States
“Good location, very good value for money & very friendly and helpful staff.”
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Marc
Switzerland
“Got an upgrade to a bigger room. Very friendly and accommodating staff.”
Georgia
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!”
Property surroundings
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.
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.
Cards accepted at this property
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.
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