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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Las Olas Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Las Olas Boulevard
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(87 reviews)
  • 21.0 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 19.0 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 10 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 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) - 7 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elbo Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Blonde's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rock Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Drunken Taco - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 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.

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 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
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The Drift Hotel Hotel
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The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 1179 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed the drift because of the location, but the lack of parking caused people to park in inappropriate places
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

shelby

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property looks absolutely nothing like the photos and that’s one thing but for it to be unclean is absolutely disgusting there was a used dirty towel just on the ground of the bathroom upon check in I’m so disappointed in this place it’s not fair to do this to paying customers
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

No lift

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with group
this is a very small property, there isn't a pool but it has a very small courtyard. It is very close to the beach, great location and walking distance to the popular beach area of Fort Lauderdale. It wasn't as clean as I had hoped, but it was just for one night before flying home from a week's cruise. It met our needs, but don't think I would enjoy staying there for a long period of time with no real area to hang out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

zacary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds where hard, a lot of black colored things in my shower that looked odd, ac made rattling noise when on.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good and safe hotel for walking distance for beach area. A little expensive but not too bad. I wish they cleaned the rooms everyday. They don’t clean the rooms or make the beds usually except for new guests. Although, they do give news towels if you ask. They also provide water and beach towels which helps a lot, especially in the hot weather.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maeve

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very food for spring break
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

keely

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

giuseppe

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property it was dirty and the bathroom was full of mold
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

MARINA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and freindly staff. I liked to have coffee available in the lobby. But the room was not really clean. We stayed for 5 nights and nobody cleaned it, only garbage was taken away.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Inna

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

4/10 Poor

Avery

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

NANCY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem

It was a small quiet hotel off the "strip", very clean and perfect for access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025