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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Highlights

Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 21.0 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 17 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304

What's nearby

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Las Olas Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Port Everglades - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Station - 16 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

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 tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things 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

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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

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

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
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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?

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 Bahia Mar Marina are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 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

My third time staying here and I’ll keep returning. Great prices & so close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Staff at the front desk were pleasant and check in was a breeze. Rooms are a bit dated and the bathroom is pretty small but you are staying here for the location, which cannot be beat. Lots of stuff to do near the hotel. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The common area was a delight with outdoor lighting and comfortable seating for large groups
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10

The location is the best thing about this place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Great location and friendly staff. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Great location, excellent bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location to port, airport and the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I love this place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

For the price it was a good deal! Room was simple. Would’ve appreciated a chair and desk in the room…, but everything was clean which matters to me more. Loved that it was a quick walk to the beach and dining. I’d stay here again for a quick affordable getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great location, short walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach and restaurants.

6/10

Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Friendly, knowledgeable staff, perfect location to beach, shops, and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Loved it! Minus the construction we couldn’t get the car out
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

This property was everything me and my husband needed for a couple days to relax and unwind…I would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

very food for spring break
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Very noisy party disrupting the whole night-NOT good- otherwise- clean rooms-I stay here often-
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Good spot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

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

6/10

Perfect location, lovely large room and super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10

IF sleeping in the bed is a bad thing. I want my deposit back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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