The Drift

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Deluxe Studio | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Studio | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels, soap
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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
(51 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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. 280 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 293 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Luxurious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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
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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

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was amazing very nice will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area and the rooms were exceptional, offered everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place, perfectly located to everything and just the perfect setup for our little family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 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

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes to all very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, easy to get to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great location and very nice. Owners are great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Amenities
Very walkable location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, modern and well furnished room. Comfortable. High quality. Perfect for our family with three young children. Ideal location in downtown Pagosa with convenient parking and check-in. Walkable to restaurants, stores and the springs. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025