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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bahia Mar Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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8.2 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Drift Hotel

Adults-only hotel in Fort Lauderdale with free parking
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 helpful staff and the value of their stay
  • 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 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

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
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The Drift Hotel Hotel Fort Lauderdale

Reviews

The Drift Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 134 out of 1196 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to hotel anytime I’m in Ft Lauderdale. Hotel is a 3 min walk from the beach and 10 mins from the strip. The staff is very kind and were able to let me check in 4 hours early with no hassle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The customer front service agent was very polite with my team. I will definitely stay in this hotel on future projects.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kimberlyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I really enjoyed this hidden gem of a hotel. The location is unbeatable for the price. The beach is less than a 1/2 block walk. The only drawback is that parking is limited and you are not guaranteed a parking spot. There is no street parking in that area. Staff were friendly. Air conditioner worked great in my room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m thankful that they let us check in early, after we debarked from the cruise ship. Clean, basic & no-frills accommodations, well-priced. I loved that it was walking distance to the beach. There was also a free shuttle bus going around the city, which we took to get back from Riverwalk and Las Olas Blvd. My only complaint being on the first floor was the very loud noise from the folks above our room. There were unrelenting heavy steps and a grating sound across the floor, as if they’re moving furniture. Good thing I still got some sleep anyway, having been dead-tired from our activity-filled cruise and touring Fort Lauderdale a bit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron, Pawtucket

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The check in desk/lobby was filthy. Dirty coffee pots random cutlery. It smelled like food not in a good way. The advertising for this place gives you a whimsical vibe but it is very low quality. Perks they have a vending machine for snack and drinks, provide shower supplies, good air conditioning, and close walk to restaurants and beach. They just really need to clean up the office area. I was turned off as soon as we walked in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvis, Merida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excelent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tv not working, noice , can hear people form others room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Raiz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People where sitting outside our rooms making so much noise
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Jacklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirian

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Maranyeli, Perth amboy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was outdated with flimsy furniture. Mattress was thin and dirty. Room does not look like the pictures on Expedia. Room needs a deep clean. Check in/out workers are not very welcoming. We booked another room in the area because of the condition of the hotel. The only plus that this hotel has is the location and parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in May 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

Victor

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

Value not cheap

It was conveniently located to a convention I was attending at one of the nearby hotels. I would have stayed a third night but I knew that I would have to have my dog that third night and this hotel is not pet friendly.Otherwise it was an excellent value for the money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jace

Travelled with partner
The location is great! But when I arrived at 11:45 PM the front desk clerk gave me a parking pass and told me they were full and I couldn’t park at the hotel? She told me I could pay to park at the hotel next door or drive to a beach parking garage down the road! This was my first visit to the area and had no idea where I was going, made for a very frustrating first night!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, old and dated but great price!

It gets to 10 as far as location and it's less than 20 feet from the best restaurant in Fort Lauderdale Casablanca Café. The rooms are very big and clean not a lot of bells and whistles yes it's dated and yes when you first walk in you get a big cleaning smell the beds OK and there's just a sheet and a tiny blanket. But for the price she can't beat it
As you can see not much to the room but clean my only complaint is the walls are paper thin you can hear someone's whisper
If you make a lot of noise when you're having sex this is not your hotel you can hear everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My third time staying here and I’ll keep returning. Great prices & so close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rex

Disliked: Amenities
Room has no coffee pots, very outdated, had mold on shower walls, no microwave, room did have mini fridge that didn’t stay cold, office don’t open till 8 that’s where the coffee is, door didn’t lock properly, tv remote only worked the channel nothing else. If your looking for a very budget room not to far from beach and don’t care this would be fine. I would rather spend 30-50$ more and have something nicer.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Darren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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