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The Drift

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The Drift provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a large abstract painting.

Deluxe Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Downtown Pagosa Springs, a neighborhood in Pagosa Springs, is home to The Drift. San Juan Historical Museum and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Wolf Creek Ski Area. Visit our Pagosa Springs travel guide
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151 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, 81147

What's nearby

  • A person wearing a blue cap and sunglasses, with a rocky cliff and a clear sky in the background.
    San Juan River
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Worlds Deepest Geothermal Spring
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sheep Creek Trail
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reservoir Hill Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Meander
    2 min drive
  • MEE Hmong Cuisine
    7 min drive
  • City Market Fuel Center
    7 min drive
  • Rosie's Pizzeria
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will receive a text message at noon upon arrival with check-in instructions

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 50 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 50 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Drift pet-friendly?

Yes, The Drift allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Drift?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Drift?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Drift located?

Located in Downtown Pagosa Springs, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring and Sheep Creek Trail. San Juan River and Worlds Deepest Geothermal Spring are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Drift Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 310 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Erin

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The stay was wonderful. The place is so clean, cozy and beautiful. Just perfect for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the simply design. Well maintained. Convenient location. More storage in the room would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was immaculate! The facility itself is very well maintained with super clean rooms and the beds were so comfortable. This place is right next to the river! You’ll all the love the wildlife you’ll encounter. Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, cool and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for our family of 4 and 2 dogs passing through Pagosa Springs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our go to location. Always a pleasant time, this was our 4th time booking this location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Grill, hot springs nearby, good outdoor area, very nice quarters
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed. Loved the modern thoughtful design and the location is amazing. Short walk to the hot springs and they even have bikes available! We loved riding them to the grocery and hot springs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candace

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The entire place was spotless, very modern. Loved the whole look of the place. The bed & pillows were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location! Unique, but very effective hotel concept. Spotless and dog friendly, both are big pluses for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

yune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very pleasant place and area with kitchenettes, fireplace, and gas grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Wonderful stay at the drift. Very comfortable and great location. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Felt like a small community. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sabra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is so cute and comfortable. I love staying at the Drift for all my stays in Pagosa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, the room was clean very nicely decorated and stocked. Bathroom is beautiful Great location, seamless check in. Would recommend to anyone, and if you have kids the bunk beds will be a highlight for them
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

J Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place! Right on the walking path & river. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy and very dog friendly. Towels and amenities were great. Location was amazy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID CHIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful and it was close to the hot springs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very clean beautiful space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and the cruiser bikes were a fun cherry on top!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole vibe was amazing about this place i recommend 100% If u got kids the rooms have a cool little bunk bed area. The beds both for adults and the kids are comfortable. We loved this rental 🙌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, comfortable, clean, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at the Drift - highly recommend

We loved the property. Convenient location, really nice room, AC worked well, nice courtyard area and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely loved this place. Very nice, spacious, modern rooms. Right by the river and walkable to shopping and dining. Will stay here again and recommend to all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025