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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property
Adults-only hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach

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Courtyard
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Front of property
Courtyard
Beach nearby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Las Olas Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Bahia Mar Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(90 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Fort Lauderdale

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this East Fort Lauderdale hotel, you'll find Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach. Sebastian Street Beach and The Gallery at Beach Place are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Las Olas Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Port Everglades - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles

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 near Fort Lauderdale Beach
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 is 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 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.

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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, 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
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, 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. 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 each 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
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Drift Fort Lauderdale
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Drift Hotel to the airport?

The Drift Hotel is 6.8 mi (14-min drive) away from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drift Hotel on Jul 24, 2025 start from $90.0, excluding 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.

Does The Drift Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Drift Hotel.

How close is The Drift Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach and 10-minute walk from Las Olas Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Drift Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Drift Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Drift Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Casino at Dania Beach (13-min drive) and Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Drift Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Drift Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Drift Hotel have a pool?

The Drift Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Drift Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Drift Hotel to downtown Fort Lauderdale?

The Drift Hotel is 2 mi away from Fort Lauderdale.

The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 1197 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

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Friendly staff. Good Value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
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

Juan J

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for the price. Front desk kid not very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it

Where do i start? I tried to have an open mind because some reviews are old. Nooooo….the room was dank & dingy. The bathroom-dirty, mildew in the corners of the shower, the shower curtain & hooks were old & dirty. Toilet would love when you sat on it. It smelled funny. You can hear the people in the room upstairs, the a/c hardly worked. The covers on the bed were stained & dirty. I laid out my beach towels that I brought from my home on the bed & that’s what I slept on top of. I tried, and mainly stayed because the beach is about 500 steps away, but don’t.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They blocked my car in for 4 hours the day of check out. I had to miss multiple flights.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

sal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good spot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location but in need of simple maintenance.

Location was amazing. Very close to the beach, inland water way, shops and restaurants. The bedding was very clean and comfortable beds. The rooms were nice and spacious. Unfortunately the room had a lot of mold in the bathroom that made me feel quite unwell with respiratory problems. The wardrobes shelves had no fittings so were sitting on the floor. The wardrobe hanger was broken making the wardrobe useless. The walls of the room were covered in dirty hand marks which I spent an hour cleaning when we first checked in. The accommodation had absolutely great potential but needed small repairs to be carried out and a deeper clean of the rooms. I would stay again if the mold was treated but unfortunately I felt quite unwell whilst there.
Mold around the bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time visiting this hotel and was nervous because I was arriving late at night and wasn’t able to get a hold of hotel for information. However I’m happy I still stayed as it’s a quiet little hotel with great location, staff are friendly. It’s affordable and all you need with a great location. Will definitely return again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

sherry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Location best thing

Had to wait forever at check-in as clerk was busy chatting. Room was ok. Could hear the people above us. No hairdryer coffee maker or micro wave. Pictures were deceiving of the courtyard. It was dingy & lots of smokers sitting there. It was close to the beach and several places to eat was the best thing about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaitlyn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Don’t “stain” there white towels or you’ll get charged a fee. It wasn’t mentioned to us until after check out when we were charged for makeup on the white towel. The parking situation is terrible. There’s about 9 spots they have available or you’ll get blocked in & have to call a tow truck. We also got locked out of the room for an hour yet no accommodations were made for that. Nice room inside just terrible parking, language barrier, & a charge that wasn’t mentioned until after it was charged
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was ok but check out could have been better I don’t think being polite is to much to ask for a hotel the young man was bother even with simple questions and wasn’t very kind
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent, walkable to beach and restaurants. The walls are thin, we could hear the next door occupant snoring loudly. Not a lot of bells and whistles (no hair dryer or iron) . The staff is nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is the best thing about this place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
About an hour after checking in the front desk checked-in someone else into my room. I come out of the shower to find someone in my room. The lady at the front desk found it comical when I brought this concern to her attention.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Casablanca outpost

Good spot, location is great. Rooms were upgraded and nice. Bathroom was upgraded and nice. Air unit worked well and the bed was good. I think the exterior could use some touch up and the cars blocking the entrance takes away from the experience. Desk attendant was always present and nice. Looking forward to the return of my $100 deposit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melyssa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Staff & service
I love this place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Penny

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was terrible. Nothing resembled what was advertised. Extremely disappointed and requested a full refund. I checked in and checked out within 10 minutes. Would not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Chanaay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Its nice...but..

The hotel room itself was nice enough for an overnight trip, but tje customer service is non existent..i have emailed and called about my deposit and no follow up. No receipt. Just silencw
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel, Gatineau

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

PETER

Been there before. Nice property great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025