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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Olas Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahia Mar Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(94 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
(33 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Fort Lauderdale

With a stay at The Drift Hotel in Fort Lauderdale (East Fort Lauderdale), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Las Olas Beach. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Las Olas Boulevard and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Port Everglades.

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
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Drift Hotel

Adults-only hotel in Fort Lauderdale with free parking
The Drift Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Drift Hotel
Drift Fort Lauderdale
The Drift Hotel Hotel
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The Drift Hotel Hotel Fort Lauderdale

Reviews

The Drift Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 134 out of 1207 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

6/10 Okay

DAVID

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

8/10 Good

Laura, Naples

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and price makes this a great hotel find. It's just a short walk to the beach and great restaurants options. Limited parking. Our room 18 was large but offered no chairs. The TV was horrible, every 10 minutes it closed out your program and requested to connect to the WiFi. We heard every footstep from the unit above us from 6:30am on. The room was very clean but only included 2 towels for 2 woman. We asked for more with no problems. The outside is dated, old and in desperate need of a landscaper. There are several postings in the office, threatening more charges if you lose a key or evidence of smoking. Honestly, if you are just looking for clean, spacious, safe place at a more than reasonable price, the Drift is your place to go. We would only go back if it had a pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, room has mold in the light and bathroom but other than that was a great value for what it was for sure! Would return for a future trip for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner was full of mold. I had to turn it on out of necessity, but they should definitely clean it. I honestly didn’t see any spoons, but I had to request a room change because the ground floor room was full of humidity, it smelled really bad. I left the hotel with a headache due to the mold smell coming from the air conditioner. The hotel is very close to the beach, and overall the room is okay. They charge you 100 UsD as security deposit, my bank days that deposit will take 7 business days to reflect in my account, son i'll wait
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buck

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

4/10 Poor

james

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
not amazing. ac froze up 75° all nigt to sleep . mold on ceiling bathroom. if u just nned a cheep overnight stay .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Austin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not stay here again. If you’re looking for a place to stay longer than one night…DO NOT choose here. WiFi is terrible, parking is terrible, and they have zero amenities. Will pick anywhere else to stay next time I’m in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower door did not close and tv did not work all the time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andres

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When i arrive to the hotel we found cockroach everywhere. The manager told me they are going to give a refund so i decide to leave the hotel and i did a reservation in another location.. the hotel have not give me a refund yet they steal my money.. avoid this location at al cost.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ratidzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxy

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Friendly staff. Good Value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property located in walking distance of many restaurants and the beach. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The customer front service agent was very polite with my team. I will definitely stay in this hotel on future projects.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kimberlyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I really enjoyed this hidden gem of a hotel. The location is unbeatable for the price. The beach is less than a 1/2 block walk. The only drawback is that parking is limited and you are not guaranteed a parking spot. There is no street parking in that area. Staff were friendly. Air conditioner worked great in my room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m thankful that they let us check in early, after we debarked from the cruise ship. Clean, basic & no-frills accommodations, well-priced. I loved that it was walking distance to the beach. There was also a free shuttle bus going around the city, which we took to get back from Riverwalk and Las Olas Blvd. My only complaint being on the first floor was the very loud noise from the folks above our room. There were unrelenting heavy steps and a grating sound across the floor, as if they’re moving furniture. Good thing I still got some sleep anyway, having been dead-tired from our activity-filled cruise and touring Fort Lauderdale a bit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron, Pawtucket

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The check in desk/lobby was filthy. Dirty coffee pots random cutlery. It smelled like food not in a good way. The advertising for this place gives you a whimsical vibe but it is very low quality. Perks they have a vending machine for snack and drinks, provide shower supplies, good air conditioning, and close walk to restaurants and beach. They just really need to clean up the office area. I was turned off as soon as we walked in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025