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The Drift Hotel

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Reception
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
  • Popular LocationFort Lauderdale Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationLas Olas Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationLas Olas Boulevard4 min drive
  • AirportFort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)13 min drive

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8/10 Good

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

8.8/10 Excellent

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

8.1/10 Very good

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
  • Las Olas Beach - 10 min walk
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 4 min drive
  • Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Station - 16 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Elbo Room - 10 min walk
  • La Fuga - 7 min walk
  • Dirty Blonde's - 9 min walk
  • Lona Cocina Tequileria - 5 min walk
  • Casablanca Cafe - 1 min walk

About this property

The Drift Hotel

Adults-only Fort Lauderdale hotel in East 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

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Patio
  • Yard

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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, staffed front desk

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

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 fire extinguisher and a security system
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. 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

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Drift Hotel?

As of 27 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drift Hotel on 3 June 2024 start from AU$152.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 1009 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was updated but not well organized, the people staying there partied until 330am in morning, construction across street for new hotel started at 6am, there was no mention of this when booking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

joshua, alliance

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They put some perfume or something in the room to offset the mold problem. My allergies are horrible now. My wife took a shower. 5 minutes after walking around on the floor her feet were black. It's sad. So much potential here but it is managed horribly wrong is my guess. At least we saw no bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Our check in experience was very bizarre. They didn’t take my license to verify it was me. As we entered the courtyard there was a strong smell of gas. 2. We walked into our room and the room was very humid and “musty” smelling. Mildew was found on the bed skirts and random hairs were in the shower. 3. No washcloths and no hairdryer. 4. The beds were hard as rocks, it was like sleeping on a “park bench” 5. The air condition. You were either freezing or blazing. There was no way to control it. And mostly we were freezing, but we didn’t have any covers expect the comforter for the bed that had various sketchy stains in it. I would NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE NOR WILL I EVER BE STAYING THERE AGAIN!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

The pictures on the website are very misleading. The exterior shot is probably the most accurate pic. Room was definitely adequate for my reason for staying but they looked nothing like the pictures. Makes sense why i received such a good price. Overall, would stay there again. Great location. Jist update the pics
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property needs to better maintained and upkept.
You get what you paid for. I had originally booked this stay back in the Fall season and the reviews weren’t too bad or great. That was my mistake, I should have checked the most recent reviews as it was closer to trip date. Although I didn’t see any bugs, there was definitely signs of them in the room. As you can see spots on the wall and ceiling where bugs have been killed and smashed. You would think the cleaning staff would take care of it so guests wouldn’t see them. The floors in our room and bathroom was not cleaned or swept. Felt dirty the whole time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fatima

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a perfect location. You can walk to the beach and to any restaurant near by. However the property itself was not worth the money. There was 2 roaches in our room, one went up my husbands arm as we were sleeping and the other was under my pillow. The outside patio is not in the best shape and this is a shame because the location is ideal. I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cuvares

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Close to beach. Room is basic. Could have more mirrors, storage (dresser/luggage racks) Although it is clean…it could use small touch ups ( grout, small paint chipping) nothing major!! Great value in my option.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great lotta things close by
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024