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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

Fort Lauderdale

At The Drift Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Fort Lauderdale Beach and within 15 minutes of Las Olas Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and patios. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this East Fort Lauderdale hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Las Olas Boulevard and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center.

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 Station - 16 min drive
  • Hollywood International 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
As a guest of The Drift Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Drift Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fort Lauderdale hotel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1941
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Drift Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

  • No pets 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

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Drift Hotel?

The Drift Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Drift Hotel?

Yep, The Drift Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Drift Hotel?

Yep, The Drift Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Is The Drift Hotel family-friendly?

No, The Drift Hotel is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Drift Hotel?

No, The Drift Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Drift Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Drift Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 134 out of 1178 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

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

8/10 Good

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Typical beach motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

No sleep allowed!

spring break is not the time you want to book this hotel. Kids are partying till 5am and you can hear every little noise throughout the whole place. Rooms were clean and comfortable but noise level was obnoxious. I had read the reviews before hand and I thought the noise complaints were just Karens. If you want to get any sleep this is not the place March 1-4 2025. Maybe better before and after spring break but walls and floors are thin.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely older, small hotel, near the beach. Only drawback was the very loud construction noise, every weekday, all day, all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Called the property’s phone number several times on several different days and never got an answer. It always said the voicemail was full. Messaged the property on their two different emails AND through Expedia and still never received a response leading up to our stay. Room smelled of mildew/mold and was extremely humid and damp inside. Only nice thing about our stay was proximity to the beach. We had a one night stay and that was more than enough. I would never book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convent for where I had to be put its nothing to brag about a bed and bathroom. No draws it felt like a very clean jail cell. The maid never cleaned our room nor did they speak english. Unfortunatly will not go back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025