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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property
Adults-only hotel in Fort Lauderdale with free parking

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Courtyard
Courtyard
Beach nearby
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located near the beach, The Drift Hotel is in East Fort Lauderdale, a neighbourhood in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard and Aventura Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino or Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304

What's nearby

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Olas Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Port Everglades - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Brightline Train Station (FBT) - 15 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nubé - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Drunken Taco - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lona Cocina Tequileria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Drift Hotel

Hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach
Close to Las Olas Beach and Bahia Mar Marina, The Drift Hotel provides a garden, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, fridges and travel cots

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1941
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Gigi's Beach
Gigi's Beach Resort
Gigi's Resort
Gigi's Resort Beach
Gigi`s Resort By The Beach Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Drift Hotel Fort Lauderdale
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Drift Fort Lauderdale
The Drift Hotel Hotel
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The Drift Hotel Hotel Fort Lauderdale

Frequently asked questions

Is The Drift Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Drift Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Drift Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Drift Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Drift Hotel located?

Located in East Fort Lauderdale, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sebastian Street Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Las Olas Beach and Bahia Mar Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1188 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is basic but staff and location are great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Garrett

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very walkable. Great staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Disliked: Amenities
It was convenient and reasonably priced especially being so close to the beach. Please note that it is bare minimum and not even an ice machine was on the premises but overall it was not horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place is my first time at this area and really lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel! Close to the beach and amazing price!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wissam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and value. I hope that had better beach chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location is the best thing about the Drift Hotel, everything else lacked basic customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location, clean and the staff were polite. However, the room and bathroom needs an update.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible wifi, everything else was great! thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worth the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buck

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay there every chance I get.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location a block away from the beach. Staff were pleasant and professional. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

deshante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Very easy to get in and out and have access to the beach and restaurants. Would stay again 100%
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ukeylla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Poor Wifi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darnecia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roaches and a hot mess. Will not recommend at all. It’s a dirty motel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My third time staying here and I’ll keep returning. Great prices & so close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to hotel anytime I’m in Ft Lauderdale. Hotel is a 3 min walk from the beach and 10 mins from the strip. The staff is very kind and were able to let me check in 4 hours early with no hassle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is the best thing about this place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Colton

They need more parking options for their guests. I had to pay $50 for overnight parking in a parking garage quite a ways from the hotel because of the limited parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff at the front desk were pleasant and check in was a breeze. Rooms are a bit dated and the bathroom is pretty small but you are staying here for the location, which cannot be beat. Lots of stuff to do near the hotel. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Proximity to beach was nice. Room was clean. No pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo ntaivin

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

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

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

Location location location.

The staff was attentive and friendly, rooms cleaned daily, beach towel service.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to port, airport and the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025