The Drift

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Deluxe Studio
Exterior
Exterior
Deluxe Studio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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
(46 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About this property

The Drift

Motel in Pagosa Springs with free parking
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 irons/ironing boards. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

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

Our customers tell us 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 WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring and 5 minutes by 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
  • 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 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: 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 USD 50 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

Reviews

The Drift Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 265 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Cool Cabins

Very cool group of new small cabins around a nicely landscaped common area right in downtown Pagosa Springs. Walking distance to hot springs and downtown businesses.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and charming at the same time. Immaculate, beautiful interior and exterior. Comfortable beds. I could write positives all day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the location of this property. The room was spacious and spotless and the property manager was available for a quick question after hours. We really enjoyed having the bicycles available at no charge to ride to dinner and back as well. Lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Farris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GISELA M, Miramar Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property. New, modern, cozy in a central location. The room has a generous layout with a mini kitchenette. Very lovely property. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Nichols Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Community setting among New stylish individual units along the River with exterior amenities including fire pit and bikes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Spring Valley

Liked: Amenities
Very walkable location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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

Weekend Trip

Place was very nice, new, clean, great location. Tasteful room decor and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great little Euro type lodging. Right on the banks of the river, easy walking to town, river walk, hot springs, modern fire pit, great patio, even bikes to borrow!! Very clean,well appointed, comfortable bedding. Independent check in/out. Staff availability by phone and text. We loved it. Next visit to Pagosa is a no brainer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bobby

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apolonio, Albuquerque

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