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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Front of property
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living room
Courtyard
Courtyard

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(110 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sebastian Street Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Olas Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bonnet House Museum and Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Prime Fort Lauderdale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa Playa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lona Cocina Tequileria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Drunken Taco - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Drift Hotel

Adults-only hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach
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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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The Drift Hotel Hotel
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The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 238 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 128 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 159 out of 1278 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is best thing about the drift hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty smelly room. Just all around horrible property and experience. Checked in opened door and walked out.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kylie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No one was in the office when I came to check in. It states check in is from 8am-12am and I got there at 7:30pm. I waited for 30 minutes before someone finally came. It was too late to change my reservation without losing my money. I tried calling and the phone was left at the desk. The rooms weren’t clean. There was mold in the bathroom from no ventilation system. The window didn’t open so that was a fire hazard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin

We arrived the hotel at 9:45 pm and the office was licked and no way to contact anyone. There was another party that couldn’t check-in either. Someone at the hotel said the same thing about another guest that had the same trouble the night before. Horrible experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roderick

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

RODNEY

AC worked, room was clean but spare; no phone and needed airing out upon arrival. Price was primary consideration for staying here. Marriott next door had food & drink, Uber service to & from airport and pier were good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and staff are always amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location were only good things about this hotel. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
We were there for a girls trip. Seems like they are working on updating the rooms. Very close to the beach . It was suitable for the quick trip that we were there for
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathaniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked out in around 15 mins after checking in. Room didn’t look as advertised very dark and dirty looked like it was falling apart. Blackmold and thick dust and dirt roaches as well. Suppose it definitely shows you get what you pay for. Luckily they were kind enough to refund the room no problem but caused an inconvenience anyway as I had to find a new booking and go to another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

If you’re just booking to sleep, no worries, don’t plan on having anything to do on the property. Would stay again on a short weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above and hospitality , the quiet and restaurants and the beach within walking distance enjoyed our stay in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. My sister and I stayed there four days and we would go back and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dr.Everardo, Kitchener

Liked: Cleanliness
Very uncomfortable bed, it smelled like cigarette a lot
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria, La Verne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eliott

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
0/5 — Checked Out Immediately!! Absolutely vile. Filthy, broken, stinking rooms that should’ve been condemned years ago. Don’t be fooled by the beach location — this place is a dump. Hotels.com had to refund my stay because it was that hideous. Should be shut down immediately. Avoid at all costs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kamyron

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel for a living so I’ve stayed in my fair share of low and high quality hotels. This is the absolute most disgusting hotel I’ve ever been at. The lobby is supposed to be welcoming this lobby was filled with trash, dirty cluttered countertops, mold on the ceilings no ac and rude staff. Booking dates were messed up to start instead of trying to resolve issue manager was very rude blaming it on me not very customer friendly. Tried to ignore the bad reviews, but this place need shut down. STAY AWAY!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahed

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were dirty. Not enough parking for the amount of rooms. We had to pay for parking. Would never stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025