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Drifter Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Silver City with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Microwave
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
711 Silver Heights Boulevard, Silver City, NM, 88061

What's nearby

  • Western New Mexico University - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Big Ditch Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Billy the Kid Cabin - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Silver City Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Western New Mexico University Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Silver City, NM (SVC-Grant County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wrangler's Bar and Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Don Juan's Burrito's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Drifter Motel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Drifter Motel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • On-request microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 0 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 0 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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Drifter Motel Silver City
Drifter Silver City
Drifter Motel Restaurant And Lounge Hotel Silver City
Drifter Motel Motel
Drifter Motel Silver City
Drifter Motel Motel Silver City

Frequently asked questions

Is Drifter Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Drifter Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drifter Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Drifter Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Drifter Motel located?

Situated in Silver City, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Piñon Plaza, Gough Park, and Penny Park. Western New Mexico University and Historic Waterworks Building are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Drifter Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 420 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Clean room, AC worked and across from Dennys
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Friendly staff and a clean comfortable room. A nice place to say.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very friendly front desk staff. Clean rooms. Quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Nice and clean rooms, the furniture as the mattress have seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The only issue was lack of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The manager was friendly and hospitable. Gave us bottled water after we signed in and a few snacks. Hotel was within reasonable driving distance to down town. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

The motel is very old so could use a face lift. But it has everything you need and feels safe. Perfectly fine for a one nighter.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Nothing special just a good place to stay, I been staying there every time I go to Silver City.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Clean, comfortable and the staff are very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

It looks a little rough on the outside, but the room is really comfortable. The bed is awesome, much better than you expect from a motel. Wifi works great. And the couple who run it are very sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Spartan but clean. Very comfortable bed. Best price in town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Clean, affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10

I was taking shower and the water went, which was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

‘Vintage’ without trying too hard. No frills. Simple sleep and lodging. Loved the eclectic room furnishings and decor. This place is exactly what it looks like from the outside. A portal back to simpler times. Enjoy your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

I was very satisfied with stay. The room & especially the bathroom were upgraded and very nice. Owner very friendly and helpful. Close to historic area of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Front desk people are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Too hot for camping, so this place was like a friendly oasis.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

Staff was friendly, parking was good, mattress was comfortable (Not firm)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Staff was amazing and let me check in early. Bed is super comfortable and the shower is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

Although this is an older property it was well maintained and the couple that run this place are so friendly and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Older, but nice property. Clean rooms, nice towels, warm covers, and a coffee maker! Two women traveling alone, felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Clean, comfortable quiet Management very helpful What more could you ask for?
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Good value for the money,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Good atmosphere and you can grill if you want. People overall very friendly town folks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023