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The Drift

2.0 star property
Motel in Pagosa Springs with free parking

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

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151 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, 81147

What's nearby

  • San Juan River - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Juan Historical Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Pagosa Springs Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kip's Grill & Cantina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coyote Moon Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Higher Grounds Coffee - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Drift

Motel located in Downtown Pagosa Springs
The Drift provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, gas grills, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Drift feature thoughtful touches such as heated floors and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shampoo
  • Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Heated floors, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

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
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

Property is also known as

The Drift Motel
The Drift Pagosa Springs
The Drift Motel Pagosa Springs

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 at The Drift?

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.

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The Drift Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 186 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved it! Great price, incredible views, access, and very nice room. We definitely hope to be back 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Amenities
The Drift is an oasis on a hot day. The room, bathroom and outside area are designed to put you in a relaxed mood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. The way a hotel should be.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunther

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and new, very clean we where three adults and each had their own bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique tiny cabins!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place in town to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely outstanding and way beyond my expectations. This place was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OUTSTANDING! Everything about our stay at The Drift was top notch. Passing through Pagosa Springs on our way to Santa Fe from Mesa Verde, we needed a place to rest and relax for the night. What a gem this place is; we couldn’t have been more pleased. Well-planned and executed indoor and outdoor spaces made us feel safe and comfortable. The cabin was clean and tidy, with all the amenities we needed. Don’t hesitate to stay at The Drift! You’ll love it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very clean and perfect for a short stay! Well stocked with anything you need; they even had ice cubes made! Clean and updated. Would recommend and will definitely stay again next time we are in town!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

Very modern centrally located studio hotel

The Drift is a great centrally located hotel/studio that is next to the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs. You're easily within walking distance to the hot springs that is across the river. The hotel is simple to find. It is a newly built, very modern hotel and is more like a studio apparent then a traditional hotel which my family and I prefer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

George A

Liked: Cleanliness
We really liked the Drift and will most likely will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Innovative and cool

This place is excellently designed for the stay in Pagosa Springs. Close to downtown, pools and shops. They thought of everything you might need in the cabin and the cabin is efficiently built. Great for me and two teenagers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a great place for our family of 4!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travanti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Pagosa.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, loce the heated floors and bunk beds!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome new property. Great construction and amenities. Much cheaper alternative to the resort and right across the river. Easy to walk to anywhere in downtown area. Reasonable prices
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Jolissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the cutest and best place to stay in Pagosa!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a great lodging option for parents traveling with kiddos. Ours really appreciated the bunk bed option. We loved the little kitchenette which allowed us to enjoy our after hike beverages in glasses, which makes a big difference when you’re in vacation mode. We didn’t use the fire pits because we were also visiting with family staying nearby, but they looked like a wonderful place to take in the mountain scenery. We’ll give them a shot next time we’re in town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azael Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying here 5 stars!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I LOVED my stay here! The room was beautiful inside and had a ton of space and modern touches. The kids loved the bunk beds. My daughter even said she wished she could live there during college. It was one of the best places I’ve stayed. The price was so inexpensive with how perfect it was. I will absolutely only stay there every trip I take to Pagosa Springs from now on!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and clean property. Well designed with easy parking and access to the Main Street. If you are looking for a place in town and convenient this is a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay was traveling with 10 and 12YO comfortable clean and great location for exploring Pagosa Springs