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The Drift

2.0 star property

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A modern building with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a pathway.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There are two green chairs and a small table.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a wooden vanity, and a large mirror.
A set of wine glasses and a teacup on a wooden surface.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a large abstract painting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $355
$315 nightly
$355 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31

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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

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a large abstract painting.

Deluxe Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pagosa Springs

With a stay at The Drift in Pagosa Springs (Downtown Pagosa Springs), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring and Sheep Creek Trail. .This motel is 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from Wolf Creek Ski Area and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Juan River.
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What's nearby

  • San Juan River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nathan's Hippy Dip Hot Spring - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Worlds Deepest Geothermal Spring - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sheep Creek Trail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reservoir Hill Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wild Finch - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Riff Raff Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bruin Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Drift

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).

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and gas grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.

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
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 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

The Drift Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 307 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, cool and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for our family of 4 and 2 dogs passing through Pagosa Springs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our go to location. Always a pleasant time, this was our 4th time booking this location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Grill, hot springs nearby, good outdoor area, very nice quarters
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love The Drift! This is our second stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed. Loved the modern thoughtful design and the location is amazing. Short walk to the hot springs and they even have bikes available! We loved riding them to the grocery and hot springs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Felt like a small community. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Darin

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

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

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