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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 WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
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Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(106 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Drift Hotel is in East Fort Lauderdale, a neighborhood 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. Visit our Fort Lauderdale travel guide
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3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304

What's nearby

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach
    Fort Lauderdale Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sebastian Street Beach
    Sebastian Street Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunrise at Fort Lauderdale Beach aerial video
    Las Olas Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
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    Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bahia Mar Marina
    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
  • 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 Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, 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 guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, refrigerators, and travel cribs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Property 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
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?

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?

Check-out 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 Fort Lauderdale Beach Park are also within 1 mi (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. 478 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 231 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 147 out of 1257 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was very polite and the room was decent. Very close to the beach and many restaurants. If they only had blockout blinds
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was relatively spacious. Washroom was nice. The walls were not sound proof and you could hear everything in the room next to us. AC was leaking water and created a “wet” smell in the room. Limited amenities. No iron, no water, no safe in room etc. This is not a hotel, it’s more of a motel or inn. Location is very convenient though. Overall, stay was maybe a 6/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great! Lots of mosquitos and gnats were in our room, but overall it was a clean and subtle place to stay for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Noelis

Disliked: Cleanliness
My room smelled of mildew, the floor was slippery and there was mold in the bathroom. On top of that, we requested a nonsmoking room. What we got was cigarette burns on the bedding. My partner and I had just driven 5 hours to get to Fort Lauderdale, and after all that we still had to step out to buy cleaning products simply to stay the night. It was that bad. The only benefit of staying here was the proximity to the beach and the walkability, there are a lot of restaurants and stores within walking distance. don’t come here unless you want to spend $45 on cleaning products to clean your own hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is basic but staff and location are great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Room was great for what we needed it for. The shower head was messed up a bit and there is no ventilation in the bathroom so you will definitely have to open a window for air but besides that, it was a good experience. Limited parking so if out at the end of the night, you'll have to hope that parking is available. Any additional requests we asked for as far as towels or other things, they were quick to take care of which I appreciated. Great location close to the beach and other shopping and dining. I would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Great Hotel for the price.

Great hotel for the price. Rooms are clean and staff are friendly. Love the location close to the beach and restaurants. Only draw back is the lack of onsite parking if you leave there may not be a space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel! Close to the beach and amazing price!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

greg

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is ideal - less than a block to the beach. The room is "no frills" - very basic with not even a chair in it. I called it a step above army barracks. There is a courtyard just outside your room where you can sit with a table. However, at night homeless people occupy the courtyard and the other chairs which are IMMEDIATELY outside your door, like less than six feet. They are not New York crazy homeless people, just homeless and actually quite polite and not threatening in their demeanor at all. On the of the five nights I stayed there were homeless people outside on three of the nights. That said, I can overlook it and I actually felt sorry for them. Two of the nights it was pouring rain and they just wanted to sleep under the five feet of shelter just outside my room. They leave first thing in the morning. Even with all of that I would still stay here again because of the strategic location and the bargain basement price versus everything else in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property located in walking distance of many restaurants and the beach. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great bed, cold AC, clean bathroom, TV with all the channels, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wissam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and value. I hope that had better beach chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

deshante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Very easy to get in and out and have access to the beach and restaurants. Would stay again 100%
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location a block away from the beach. Staff were pleasant and professional. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025