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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
Courtyard
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(100 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Fort Lauderdale

At The Drift Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and patios. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this East Fort Lauderdale hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Las Olas Boulevard and 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Bahia Mar Marina.

What's nearby

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Olas Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Port Everglades - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Brightline Train Station (FBT) - 15 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nubé - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lona Cocina Tequileria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Drunken Taco - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Drift Hotel

Adults-only hotel in Fort Lauderdale with free parking
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 members are 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 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.

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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

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 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
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 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. 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 all 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
The Drift Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Drift Hotel?

The Drift Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Drift Hotel?

Yep, The Drift Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Drift Hotel?

Yep, The Drift Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Is The Drift Hotel family-friendly?

No, The Drift Hotel is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Drift Hotel?

No, The Drift Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Drift Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Drift Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 141 out of 1228 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bobbie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine, District Heights

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
It was convenient and reasonably priced especially being so close to the beach. Please note that it is bare minimum and not even an ice machine was on the premises but overall it was not horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darnecia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roaches and a hot mess. Will not recommend at all. It’s a dirty motel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Garrett

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very walkable. Great staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marianna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were mosquitos in the room & sand in the bed. I had to book another room the same night elsewhere because I would not stay there. Didn’t get a refund either
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Best little hotel right on the beach!

We had a great experience at this hotel. I will say keep in mind that this hotel is an older hotel and a smaller hotel. Yes it did have some aesthetic flaws, but you could tell that the owners and staff put effort into the way it is presented. The courtyard was very nice and open. The rooms were very clean and the staff was excellent when we arrived the room they put us in. The air conditioner, was not working, however, quickly rectify the situation and put us in a nicer room that the air conditioner did work. For the price that we paid and still were less than a block away from the beach two blocks away from CVS and restaurants and shopping we were able to walk everywhere. Yes, the parking was slim however, the four days we were there we only couldn’t find parking one night. So my suggestion is park your car and walk or take an Uber. Overall, we had a great experience and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE DRIFT HOTEL HAS BED BUGS. Bed bugs which left me itchy. Had to valet park my car at the hotel next to it because there wasn’t sufficient parking (9 spots). They refuse to give me a refund even though Expedia had to expense the OTHER hotel that I stayed in due to these bed bugs at the DRIFT HOTEL. THE DRIFT HOTEL HAS BED BUGS. THE DRIFT HOTEL HAS BED BUGS. THE DRIFT HOTEL HAS BED BUGS.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Best place on the beast for your buck

Great place and location! Also the staff is very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible wifi, everything else was great! thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo ntaivin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worth the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

George

Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodolfo

Could be better

The rooms are clean and big. The hotel is in a very nice area. The room cleaning process make the hotel looks like they are remodeling, you see cleaning products on the outdoor tables, towels on the chairs and toilet brush on the rooms tables.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location is the best thing about the Drift Hotel, everything else lacked basic customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ukeylla

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Poor Wifi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paige

Liked: Staff & service
I only stayed for one night, but location was great and walkable to the main restaurant areas. it was good for the price. very thin walls, i heard my upstairs neighbors walking and talking all night. probably wouldn't stay here more than a night or two but good budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Close to Casablanca restaurant

Basic hotel, good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colton

Travelled with partner
They need more parking options for their guests. I had to pay $50 for overnight parking in a parking garage quite a ways from the hotel because of the limited parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place is my first time at this area and really lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Addison

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a place to rest your head in walking distance from the beach. You will get scammed and they will not refund your 100$ deposit and will not answer the phone when you try to call about it. Disputing it with my credit card. The room smelled like chemicals and the bed was very uncomfortable. Very noisy and the TV did not work. Staff was not very friendly and people smoke right outside your doorway. Also the AC DOES NOT do the job at night. Overall not a great night of sleep but it’s SO close to the beach and walking distance to several restaurants so the location is perfect.Would not recommended a long stay but if you want a place to lay your head for the night or you don’t care about mold then this is ok. Oh and there are only about 8 parking spots so good luck.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025