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Drifters' Inn & Cafe

Manu Temple Road | Old Manali Village, Manali 175131, India
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5.0 of 5 stars 129 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Rooms are clean(8)
  • Best place(8)
  • Old manali(4)
  • Very reasonable(4)
  • Great food(4)
  • HOT WATER(3)
  • Karaoke nights(3)
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Redhotchillipeppers
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

This is literally the worlds best budget hotel. For about $15, it has excellent rooms with great views, hot and cold water, and excellent food in the cafe, but no room service. All the reviews are spot on!! More

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Muller2312
amber
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW

We had a fabulous time in every sense of the word. The cafe downstairs has the most amazing food. The rooms are spacious and clean. I can't find a single thing wrong about this place. Thanks yo Jay from Rajasthan to recommend this lovely hotel. More

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SwedishSurfer
New Delhi, India
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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Old Manali has some of best cheapest room in the world man and drifters was a cool choice. the guys in bharatpur recommended us to book here and they were spot on. Nice clean rooms, chilled out atmosphere. The cafe has some of the best food in the world. Hands down. The hotel has no elevator but whats the need.... More

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Smriti G
New Delhi, India
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I've stayed at Drifter's Inn 3 times and it has been a lovely experience every time. The rooms are clean and have all the basics you require. The view of the valley from the balcony as soon as you step out of your room is breath-taking! What makes Drifter's Inn a winner though is its cafe. The food is fabulous,... More

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aashish303
Gurgaon, India
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13 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I booked drifter`s after reading the great reviews at tripadvisor. From first interaction with Nishant, the expectations were sky high.....glad to say that they were met fully during the 3 night stay that i had at drifters. Location - its located in old manali, the place was quiet during new year but i am sure its abuzz during the season.... More

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Sid C
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

The owners at Swaraj recommended us to this hotel and initially we were a bit apprehensive and we didnt want to stay in a b&B. Drifters inn is not the quintessential b&b, though it may seem like it, its really not. Lovely cafe downstairs and the food is as good as any. The music was right up my alley with... More

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jackson b
bamberg
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed at Drifter´s for four days in october/november an i enjoyed it very much. only the restaurant was a bit cold in the evening and I had to use my coat. nishant is a extraordinary person who does what he can to help his guests. The staff ist okay and friendly. they helped me to get a bus to... More

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900Voyageur
Mumbai, India
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

If you love value for money, lip-smacking food,cozy wooden rooms and a breathtaking view of snow clad mountains every day, then Drifter's Inn is your sole destination is Old Manali. Unlike the cliche resorts which are hell bent on pursuing you to take up holiday package, Drifter's Inn let's you enjoy the Himachal peacefully. The hosts and owners are there... More

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sunshine_183
sunshine_183
Contributor
15 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

I stayed at Drifters in late November when it was starting to get really really cold. The owner was very helpful and very nice. I arrived on the early morning bus from Shimla so it was really dark and he sent someone down to the bottom of the road to meet me as I was travelling alone and there were... More

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JonnyBravo76
Mumbai
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

Stayed at Drifters' Inn in Oct 2010. Very well kept place. You should stay here if in Manali without a doubt. Nishant is a wonderful host and food is yummy. There's no room service which is good as you have go down to the cafe where the action is. This place is in Old Manali and quieter/non-commercial side of town... More

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