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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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Courtyard
Courtyard
Front of property
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Beach nearby

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sebastian Street Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Olas Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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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
(50 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(124 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Drift Hotel

Along with concierge services, this hotel has laundry facilities and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Drift Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach and 6 minutes on foot from Las Olas 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.

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

  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
The Drift Hotel Fort Lauderdale
The Drift Hotel Hotel Fort Lauderdale

The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 264 out of 1349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 147 out of 1349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 179 out of 1349 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Clean and cute rooms. Very comfy beds in #5! In would recommend to travelers living for a great beach locations at a very reasonable price! I would return! And GREAT staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Annie

Travelled with family
The rooms are nothing like their photos! The photos are most definitely from when the place was brand new. Our room was for the most part clean, the floor was not. You had to leave your shoes on or your feet turned black and if you stained the sheets or towels they would keep your $100 deposit. However, they are just down the street from the beach and a short walk to some shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Shanta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very basic. No pool, no amenities, not even a smart TV. Our door was not even functional, the key card did not work, we had to use a physical key. The room smelled old and musty, however the location was amazing. Very close to the beach and pumping nightlife. Also the free parking was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manu

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Staff was very helpful, responsive, and friendly. Quick walk to the beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

April

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an overpriced flophouse. Very disappointed in the decent reviews it had received. We honestly worried our luggage would not be there when we returned from dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and flexible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
IF I CAN GIVE 0 STARS, I WOULD! This is the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed at in my life. 1. The staff is so rude. We arrived at 10pm and the guy was playing a game on his phone ignoring us. 2. The parking is non-existent. I had to pay 30$ for a parking 10 minutes away because at the hotel it’s first come first serve. When I asked the guy at the front desk he told me “I don’t know, just drive around and find something” 3. There is mold all over the walls in the room and bugs flying around. Disgusting. 4. Where my room was located was where the toilet pipes flush. I heard people flushing all night I couldn’t sleep. 5. Our toilet wouldn’t flush. The urine would come back up. I had to ask for a full refund and left after less than 12 hours because of how nasty this place is. I had to rent a place somewhere else because I simply could not stay in those inhumane conditions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Guillaume

Disliked: Staff & service
Location and price are the only good thing about this hotel. Photos don’t represent the room. Very outdated, humid and service was horrible / non-existant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

ROBERT

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Was not a deluxe king suite as mention on the site need some work around the property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Racquel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

chenoa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Anik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Was in the smaller rooms. Great location to beach. Central to airport and cruise port. Good wifi. Not like pictures. Suggestions for better experience: add face wash cloth, kleenex, thicker bedding, elevators for luggage. Add hair blower. Better door lock system.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Maria Darlene

Disliked: Amenities
So far we have been charged $578.55 (2 nites) for the room with German cockroaches, loud people in the garden at 6:30 am. Staff was polite & helpful. Who do I get the double charge refund from??
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ethan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was tiny and shower head was broken
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was helpful but room was damp and might have had cleanliness issues. Location is good though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Bronx

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, basic room close to everything. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026