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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property
Discover your beachside haven where convenience meets relaxation. From WiFi to ticket assistance get everything you need to unwind.

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Located near Fort Lauderdale Beach, The Drift Hotel offers a welcoming vibe with its lush garden and convenient laundry facilities. Enjoy the perks of free in-room WiFi, self parking, express check-in and out services, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Guests rave about the overall value, helpful staff and ideal location.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(103 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located near the beach, The Drift Hotel is in East Fort Lauderdale, a neighbourhood in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard and Aventura Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino or Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304

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
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lona Cocina Tequileria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Drunken Taco - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Playa - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Drift Hotel

Hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach
Close to Las Olas Beach and Bahia Mar Marina, The Drift Hotel provides a garden, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value, helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, fridges and travel cots

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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 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
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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
The Drift Hotel Fort Lauderdale
The Drift Hotel Hotel Fort Lauderdale

Frequently asked questions

Is The Drift Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Drift Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Drift Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Drift Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Drift Hotel located?

Located in East Fort Lauderdale, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sebastian Street Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Las Olas Beach and Bahia Mar Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Drift Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 1255 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shubhodeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the cost of room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

We stayed twice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and amazing shower head!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Service was excellent and how close it was to everything including the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Staff & service
Easy access to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satha

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stuff was great, very friendly. Pool are is good. Location is the best. But room is where you get what you pay for.. very old and neglected. Dirty not as in not cleaned but just old, rusted, chipped paint.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 min walk to the beach, and great restaurants near by. This is our thitd time staying here, love the location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very convenient place to stay for a night or couple of nights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: the room was clean and it’s a quick walk to the beach. Cons: folks at the reception desk ( with the exception of one guy who was working Sunday morning) were very unfriendly and not welcoming at all, I mean, not even a “hello.” The room was clean but spartan, bed was rock hard, bedspread dingy and worn, no hair dryer, no cups, no coffee. The place gets a 3* for location only
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One block from the beach, very clean, quiet, and comfortable. Would stay again. Within walking distance to shopping nightlife ect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Holly

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t very clean, no hangers in the closets, at least 1 person slept overnight at a table in the courtyard, people were smoking in front of our room, our room had water damage and mold, no place to sit in the room, no dresser. I could go on but suffice it to say, the location is the only reason to stay here.
Closet - no hangers and no iron.
No dresser, no place to put your suitcase. TV couldn’t get WiFi.
Mold at base of shower.
Something on the wall - don’t even want to know what it is.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had very strong cleaning solutions to almost unbearable. Floor is sticky.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

NATHALIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Drift Hotel is perfectly walkable to the beach, restaurants, bars and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was acceptable for a night but not especially inviting. Very old and no hairdryer. The blankets in our beds were so thin we both froze and had to put on socks and sweats. Was weird!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Euleric

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

Good location

No frills hotel and a good location near the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

christopher

fair room you get what you pay for
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

jodi

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms smelled of mold covered with floral spray. The walls, sheets and bed spread were stand as well. The cleaning staff was throwing sheets and bedding and trash bags over the railing onto the ground outside from the upper level. We ended up leaving and going somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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