The Drift

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Studio | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Studio | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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151 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs, CO, 81147
  • Place, San Juan River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Worlds Deepest Geothermal Spring
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

The Drift

Express check-out, gas grills and a picnic area are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Drift offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Drift. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring and 5 minutes on foot from Sheep Creek Trail
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of The Drift, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Pagosa Springs motel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
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: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 50 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD50 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an access code.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

The Drift Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 279 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

yune

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

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Sabra

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good. I would stay there again, although I went before the recent flooding. So check on that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply the BEST!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

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

Great Stay highly recommended.

We loved our stay at the drift! The cabin was clean spacious and I love that you’re not sharing a wall with anyone. The location is perfect walking distance to downtown and the hot springs. Being alongside the river was so nice too! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Doesn’t get any better. The builders did an amazing job! Did not cut any corners and this place is designed very well. I would stay here anytime. I have stayed in many places much more expensive that are not nearly as nice as this. Very well thought out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom door was off the wall easy fix I was able to get it back on track
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The sulfur smell took some getting use too!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient location. Communication from staff was excellent! We will return.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked it so much we stayed here on our way home as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The unit was modern. Liked that each unit is not attached to the other units. Close to river walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is impeccable! The surroundings are fantastic. Easy to walk to the hot springs, and some stores downtown. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025