Drifter Motel

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Mary

It’s an old building, but vintage. Staff was AMAZING! So kind, very clean rooms. Bed was soooo comfortable. Next door to a couple of gas stations, across the street from a Dennys. Everything else was a short drive away. Good price, great service. A++

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Lynette

Nice

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

James

The staff was great and the rooms clean, quiet, and comfortable .

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Catherine

For a one night stay it was okay. Bathroom needs some maintenance though, over head light needed new bulb and toilet wasn’t stable. The curtains weren’t light filtering but it wasn’t noisy so we slept well. There was no ice available even though the room had an ice bucket. The room could use a little paint, especially on the baseboards. We almost got locked out because one time our door key didn’t wanna work. But with a little jiggling, we managed to get it open. The website for this motel definitely needs to be updated. It’s a little misleading.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

David

Toilet back up and had to request a blunder to un blung toilet.

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Stephen

This is an older property. New A/C units at every room. Worked well in my room. Across the street is a Denny's Resto. Bed was comfortable. I wanted a motel so I could park my motorcycle in front of room, so it worked out well. Given current prices of hotels/motels, I suppose this was not bad at the given price point.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

joe

The place was clean,quiet,owners were very, very nice. A+

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Eric

The owners were gracious enough to give me a fragrance free room. The room was clean and the area was quiet. Great nights sleep.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Julio

Excellent service and parking is right outside the door.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Anthony

The bed was clean and comfortable and the shower had good water pressure. The Parking was a bit limited but overall it was a good experience.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Michael

The Drifter was a good place to stay. The staff was excellent and extremely helpful. The location is close to restaurants.
I would stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2026

colin

The property did not feel safe. Lots of construction workers hanging out. Outside appearance looked run down. Room and poor, small windows that were high up.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2026

Douglas

Our room was smaller than what is pictured; it was difficult to negotiate around the end of the bed to get to the bathroom. Housekeeping was poor. Tub/shower looked dirty. We had to go to office to get hand soap and a box of tissues. Hopefully, we had clean linen. Would not have wanted to stay here more than one night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Richard

Me and my son stayed one night excellent place to stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Leann

Clean & up to date, nothing fancy but worked for a quick over night - Simple & comfy!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2025

Carol

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Jesus

Great

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

Jerry

Like that it was pet and smoke free. The little couple that own/manage the place were so cute and very pleasant.
The room only had 1 working outlet which was ridiculous! It does look like they are trying to upgrade in some areas. There were a bunch of very large trucks in the parking lot that made it difficult to drive around. Exterior needs work as well. Probably would not stay there again.

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Aug 2025

Alfred

Sadly, this motel has seen better days. It's in a rather frightful state of disrepair. Managers are nice people, but this just isn't up to even the lowest standards. Needs fundamental repairs and a refresh badly.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

27 Jun 2025

Cathy

Property is old and dingy. We should have gone to motel 6. That would have been a better choice.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2025

olga

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.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2025

Verified traveler

Very nice people running it.
No working ice machine available.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

10 May 2025

Verified traveler

SKIP FOR SURE. NOT WORTH THE MONEY

Dirty. Found old food on the floor next to the table. We also found cockroaches. We were too tired to ask for another room. The room had an OVERWHELMING smell of freshner. This motel is soooooo NOT worth the money.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Eric

The only issue was lack of parking.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

01 May 2025

Arvind

I was taking shower and the water went, which was terrible.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Sarah

Very friendly front desk staff. Clean rooms. Quiet area.

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2025

Connie

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2025

Ruben

Clean room, AC worked and across from Dennys

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Joel

Friendly staff and a clean comfortable room. A nice place to say.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Laura

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.

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

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.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

Paul

Spartan but clean. Very comfortable bed. Best price in town

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

Paul

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.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Martha

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.

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2024

Katherine

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.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Charles

Clean, affordable

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2024

Joy

Decent budget Motel

The room was small, but very clean. The outside property is a little run down with weeds and not well kept up. We had a dog and had to go behind the motel to find an area for our dog to relieve himself. Also the pictures that our shown our old and need to be updated.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2024

David

Nothing special just a good place to stay, I been staying there every time I go to Silver City.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2024

anthony

After our first day, there was no cleaning or re-stocking the items we used.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Aug 2024

Miles

Cleanliness was good, but the toilet was not anchored to the floor very well, water pressure was poor in the shower and hot water was almost non existent.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

Jason

Too hot for camping, so this place was like a friendly oasis.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2024

Brian

Staff was friendly, parking was good, mattress was comfortable (Not firm)

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2024

Douglas

Quaint

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2024

Anthony

Our stay here was average. The room shown on the web is nothing like the room we stayed in. The walls could use a coat of paint. Thinks where pretty run down.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2024

kristyann

There was hair in the shower upon my arrival.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Peter

Passing thru Silver City

Clean, comfortable quiet
Management very helpful
What more could you ask for?

Self

4/10

Poor

06 May 2024

Verified traveler

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2024

Enrique

Front desk people are very friendly.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2024

Mary

Older, but nice property. Clean rooms, nice towels, warm covers, and a coffee maker! Two women traveling alone, felt safe.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2024

travis

Rooms were clean

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2024

RONALD

Good value for the money,

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2024

Perry

Cheap but you get what you pay for.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2024

Angel

Poor service

Everything was good up until I didn't receive my deposit back .the front desk lady said they sent it back to my card but it shows they cancelled it I called and the same clerk hung up on me

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Feb 2024

Myron L

Would not stay again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2024

Josh

Great little hotel.

Clean, comfortable and the staff are very nice.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2024

James

Exterior didn’t appeal, but there were obvious efforts at upgrades/ maybe remodeling inside. Surely the best decor we encountered on this trip — very nice tile in the shower, very nice/warm blanket. Helpful desk clerk.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Dec 2023

Suzi

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2023

Stacy

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

jeremy

The drifter!

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2023

Verified traveler

Pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the room, the thick towels and coffee.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2023

Margaret

Prompt response to a defective vent cover.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

Christopher

Staff was amazing and let me check in early. Bed is super comfortable and the shower is great.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2023

Joan

Friendly staff

Good atmosphere and you can grill if you want. People overall very friendly town folks.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2023

Jeff

Clean. Comfortable. Basic. No complaints.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2023

Joseph

Old needs updating

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2023

James

Owner/manager was exceedingly helpful.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2023

Evelyn

Shower curtain needs washing and there was hair in the tub.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2023

clayton

Nice

Business

6/10

Pleasant

08 Aug 2023

Eileen

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.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2023

Ridam

Okay for a one-night stay, not for three nights. Good shower area, but no shower mat - dangerous for older travelers. Supplied soap, shampoo, etc. excellent and copious. Excellent king bed, but no end tables on either side. No telephone. Curtain is not “blackout”, so the outside really lights up the room. Very nice owners. Very affordable rates for a short stay. Holiday Inn Express it is not

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2023

Donnie

Nice/Quite/Convenient

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2023

Diana

This is an older hotel property. The owners have put a lot of work and money into making this a very nice place to stay. Very nice shower products. Bed and pillows were very comfortable and clean. Split unit A/C made the room very quiet. New flooring and tile made the interior very pleasant. The care the owners have for the property is very evident. They were pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend this property.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2023

Kathy

Silver City

Older hotel, need for update! The rooms were very clean and bed was very comfortable. All in all, pretty nice!!!

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2023

Brad

Decent hotel for the price.

Hotel was in reasonable condition, bed was very good. A/C was ok, check in was very quick, Was very clean, Cherry scent was overpowering….not sure where that was emanating from.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2023

Jonathan

Absolutely amazing…. It took awhile to cool the room but that was more a temperature issue than a cooling issue… easy check-in/out and friendly staff.10/10 would stay again

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2023

tim

Love the room very clean, staff super friendly. Thought the restaurant and bar would be open, unfortunately they were not! Plenty of good dining in town! Recommend Roxy’s restaurant in down town. Supper good people❗️🙏

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2023

Armand

Clean quiet Wi-Fi cabletv old but adequately maintained

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2023

Diane

Although this is an older property it was well maintained and the couple that run this place are so friendly and nice.

Friends

4/10

Poor

15 May 2023

MIGUEL A

Room keys out dated. Giant roaches

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2023

William

Weekend get away

I like the split air conditioning. Very quiet. Room a little small for king bed. Very clean and comfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2023

Robert

It doesn't look great from the outside but the room was very comfortable. The biggest knock against it is the metal stairs, which make a lot of noise when inconsiderate people stomp on them early in the morning.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2023

abby

Great beds and pillows.
Fridge and microwave.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2023

Philip

Very nicely furnished room, comfortable, clean

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2023

William

Very basic motel located in a very noisy location. The proprietors are nice, but the place is MEH.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2023

Bettina

The room was clean, the bathroom was clean, and the bed was comfortable, but the room was rather dark (one light bulb was not working) and smelled like cigarette smoke.

The people above me, who actually seem to live there long term, were super noisy and tossed their food down from the above balcony. They partied until 10 pm. Then got up at 4 am, and again were really noisy.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

31 Mar 2023

Denise

This place is filthy. Don’t think they have ever swept or hosed off the parking lot. Floor in room was filthy. It is old and run down. Lots of people hanging around…and dogs! Only decent thing in the room was the bed. It seemed clean and was comfortable. But that is the only good thing I can say.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2023

Timothy

Comfortable Room

Nothing fancy but got the job done. Management very nice!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2023

Lisa

Clean, nicely remodeled room.
Comfy bed. Good size refrigerator for motel room.
Friendly service at front desk

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2023

Stephanie

Nice hosts..rerro vibe!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2022

Eric

Good Stay

Pretty good for the rate

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2022

Jennifer

Very nice!

Clean and comfortable! Great bed and bedding. The hotel has made some very nice updates to this older property.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2022

KATHY

we liked the memory foam (felt like tempurpedic beds) they were very comfortable. I liked that it had no carpet (which would be unsanitary) so I chose it because it had floors. The outside of building upon entering parking lot looks very ghetto. For goodness sakes, clean it up and put on a coat of paint, plant some flowers or shrubs. The AC was cold however would shut off like every 20 minutes so we constantly got up and turned it back on.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2022

SUE ANN

The Drifter is about 50 years old. How do I know, I grew up in Silver City. Trust me, it shows. There are some things that cannot be upgraded. It is too expensive for being so old. The property outside lacks attention, there was junk all over and it could have used a weedwhacker. Also, the key was a key not a card.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

15 Aug 2022

Leticia R

The zipper of the pillow cut my arm bad

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2022

CAROL

Very comfortable bedding. Attractive & pretty clean inside. Outside not so attractive.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Wonderful!

Wow, very clean, quiet air conditioning, quiet room, remodeling is lovely, we enjoyed our stay.

Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2022

Jason

Ac needs work

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2022

Linda

Room was very clean, bathroom has been updated with new tile, tub, and toilet.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2022

Jeffrey

The Drifter Motel rooms have been remodeled and the price jacked up significantly. The room floor was dirty, but the new furniture and amenities were quite nice. The outside of the motel appears to dirty and run down

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2022

John

Great little budget motel

Very much a budget motel with absolutely no frills. You get a clean room, good shower, comfortable bed. For many, this will suit your needs just fine! Happy with my stay!

Partner