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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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Courtyard
Beach nearby
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living room
Reception
Courtyard

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

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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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(122 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this East Fort Lauderdale hotel include Las Olas Boulevard and Bahia Mar Marina.

What's nearby

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sebastian Street Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Gallery at Beach Place - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Las Olas Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Señor Frogs - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lona Cocina Tequileria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Drift Hotel

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 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

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

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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.

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

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drift Hotel on 1 Jun 2026 start from NZ$141, including 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.

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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 259 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 143 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 179 out of 1332 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🌴✊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The floor didn’t seem like it had been cleaned. There was no fire detector in the room just board hanging from the ceiling of where it was supposed to be. There was only one sliding door for the shower so when you showered the bathroom got wet. Everything was dusty. The shower mat in the bathroom had not been changed/cleaned. The walls were dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Gordon

Liked: Staff & service
The people were nice and accommodating, but the accommodations were very poor. No table or chair, no wash cloths, room smelled musty. Threat of excessive fees for minir issues like stains on the sheets. Can’t recommend at all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Morris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean room, great bed and wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, excellent staff All Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Barbara, PALM BAY

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could choose “0” stars I would. From the moment we arrived we realized the pictures in the listing may have been edited. We arrived at 3 to drop off our luggage and were only going to be there for a few minutes. There was no parking at all. The guy at the front desk offered we could park our car in the courtyard which I thought was unusual. We checked in, there was construction going on and painting in the office. It was a mess in there. I got the keys and went up to the room and there was a strange broken vending machine, an eye sore, sitting in the center of the courtyard. The building look in need of patch repair and paint. Our front door of unit 9 looked like it had been kicked in. The room smelled of mold. We dropped our stuff off and had to rush out to our appointment. We came back around 11pm and tried to take a shower and there was no hot water. I began to examine the room and the walls had dents and paint missing, the floor was greasy, there was grime where the walls met the flooring, there was rust on the fridge, the room was noisy, the AC wasn’t working, the tv wouldn’t turn on, there was black mold in the shower, there was no water pressure, I can go on… I went to complain to the front desk and ask for a refund but no one was there. I had to walk around the grounds in search of someone and there was one lady who barely spoke English. The few words I got out of her was that I should come back in the morning and I could get a refund, but he said no.
Mold in the shower celing
Rust on the fridge
Hanging wires for the tv and walls need repair
Damaged walls
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It's location can't be any better. Literally in middle of all the shops and restaurants by the beach ⛱️. It's clean and has about 9-10 parking spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was wonderful & location was awesome. The room could have been cleaner. They had no wash cloths & the bed was not very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Shannan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where to start. The room was not clean, the TV did work, the AC/heater did not work. The bathroom shower door did not close and there was mold in the cracks. The fan in the bathroom did not work. There was no attendant available in the evening. I want a complete refund as this was not a place that should be rented out with all the issues and non working or functional room.
Bed frames caked with crud
Shower door could not close mold
Furniture in terrible condition
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Kiara

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please don’t book here!! The pictures online of the rooms are very deceiving from what they actually look like we got to the hotel to check in the front desk clerk took my name didn’t even ask for ID he handed us the room key when we entered the room it reeked of weed and there was so much water damage to the walls there were holes in the bathroom door it was so grimey and the beds were as hard as a rock it’s more of a cheap motel the neighbors next to us were using a flat iron to light up their blunt… like it’s just so ghetto we didn’t have a good experience I wouldn’t come here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

wissam, Dearborn

Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth Suyen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I walked in, front desk staff was not welcoming. Place looks and felt like a motel. Room smell like cigarettes and cleaning product. Ended up staying at another hotel. One star for walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, olympia

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ended up booking a different hotel after we checked in and saw our room. The location is great, but the room photos did not match the photos on the website. The mattresses is paper thing and the room had a musty smell. The door swings out, not in so wasnt anyway to double lock the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always great service here and close to the beach. A walk across the street
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complete crap. Filthy, reeked of mold. We did not stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms coukd use some TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sylvain

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No power in the room around midnight, no AC nothing , hard to breath, call after hours , onwer check breakers, breaker was fine , problems electrical, just remodeling hotel ,bad construction shower very slippery, they move me different room , i lost 2 hours sleep, i have to wakeup early at 4:30 am for work, and noise from the bar all night, Sylvain
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jj

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Need a lot of maintenance and cleaning Location is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026