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Drifter Motel

2.5 star property
Guests find a charming retreat at this motel with a peaceful garden for fresh air and barbecue options for outdoor dining experiences

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The Drifter Motel offers a laid-back vibe with a welcoming coffee shop, tranquil garden, and convenient laundry facilities. Enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant and WiFi in your room. Past visitors praise the staff's exceptional helpfulness.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Bed

Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Comfort Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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About the area

Silver City is home to Drifter Motel. El Sol Theatre and Silver City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Waterworks Building and Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark.
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Map
711 Silver Heights Boulevard, Silver City, NM, 88061

What's nearby

  • Gough Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Western New Mexico University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Ditch Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Western New Mexico University Museum - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Silver City Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wrangler's Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Cocina Restaurant-Catering - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • On-request microwaves, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 August to 19 August:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25, per pet, per night (maximum of USD 0 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 50 per week
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per week
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night (maximum USD0 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 any lifts

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 deposit of USD 50 per week and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Drifter Motel?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drifter Motel on 19 Jan 2026 start from AU$152.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Drifter Motel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 436 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a clean comfortable room. A nice place to say.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

Great little hotel.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was very nice and was very friendly accommodated us with anything we needed. It does need an upgrade, but it was otherwise it was right for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms, the furniture as the mattress have seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and let me check in early. Bed is super comfortable and the shower is great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk people are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Joan

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

Friendly staff

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, parking was good, mattress was comfortable (Not firm)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Passing thru Silver City

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

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exactly what it looks like

‘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

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Comfortable. Basic. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Suzi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The pictures online looked way better than the property actually looked. It is quite old. The room was clean. The person who checked us in was very nice. The WiFi was virtually useless. The place wasn’t terrible, but I wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman who checked me in was the sweetest! She offered me a water. She showed me on the map all the sites in the area. The room was clean and everything worked. The only thing that might be a negative, the furniture was a hodge podge of different things. Nothing wrong with it. Just a weird combination of stuff. The bed was comfortable. I would stay again.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

No Breakfast!

Well, the smell of cheap cleaning supplies filled the room when we first entered. We were really concerned, but the king size bed was really comfortable, even though the sheets were worn and faded. There was no breakfast, even though it was listed on the reservation. If you were looking for, a hotel to just sleep in it was fine if you’re looking for a hotel room to relax in we couldn’t even both stand up and walk around at the same time. The room was so small.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff, felt welcomed on checkin. Room was dominated by a king sized bed which, while comfortable with new, clean bedding, left very little space to move around let alone do yoga. New tiles in bathroom but the floor and lower walls throughout were horribly dirty. Door had a broken security lock. Other hotel guests/residents were noisy. There was a lot of coming and going in the night as well as highway noise and sirens. Property has rather unkempt exterior surroundings and though the sign loudly proclaims Restaurant it is disappointingly closed. Bananas and water were available in the office at checkin to off set this.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was basic but was comfortable. I was not happy due to of the lack of shampoo. Also, the microwave and the fridge were both dirty. And finally, Housekeeping came to clean my room 1 day of the 3 days I spent there, Nowhere did it say, that you had to ask for it. The desk clerk or owner was nide enough, but I was having trouble with the lock on my room. has to ask for help 3 times before being able to get in and out easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very courteous and the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. However, this motel is quite old and rundown, with peeling paint, especially on exterior buildings. It does not look pleasing from the outside. Also, being an older building, the rooms are a bit small for king size beds. Overall we had a nice stay, just did not expect the facility to be so old.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025