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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property
Adults-only Fort Lauderdale hotel in East Fort Lauderdale with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Courtyard
Beach nearby
Courtyard
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
  • Sebastian Street Beach
    3 min walk
  • Casablanca Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Fort Lauderdale Station
    16 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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About the area

Fort Lauderdale

At The Drift Hotel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Fort Lauderdale Beach and within 15 minutes of 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 20-minute walk of this East Fort Lauderdale hotel include Fort Lauderdale Beach Park and Bahia Mar Marina.

What's nearby

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 3 min walk
  • Las Olas Beach - 10 min walk
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach Park - 16 min walk
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Station - 16 min drive
  • Hollywood International 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

Adults-only Fort Lauderdale hotel in East 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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 fire extinguisher and a security system
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. 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1062 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1062 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1062 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1062 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 1062 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and the room was clean and plenty of space. Cold AC and host shower. No bath tub. I liked the room and the location but the people upstairs were very loud. Parking is included but limited and very tight. If you have a nice car it may make you uncomfortable. For the price I was happy overall. The location is hard to beat. That said… For any more than $140 I’d try to find something a little nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

william

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was filthy, had not cleaned from previous guest. We arrived late, 10:00 p.m., so ot wasn't that we arrived too early. Dirty rags in the bathroom floor, trash full , and bugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

ROBERTO, Santiago

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place is good. Sometimes the run off parking spaces, and the have many mosquitos inside the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Joel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a bug issue at the property …had a roach crawl on my ear while I was laying in bed also lots of small ants in the bathroom. There is also construction going on right across the street which made it very noisy. They did cover my car with a tarp to make sure it didn’t get dusty which was good. The staff mostly unfriendly, although the woman who checked me in was nice. No iron or ironing board, very old TV but there was a mini fridge. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location near the beach but there was not enough parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Edain

Liked: Staff & service
Super friendly staff way to go to them. Beds needs an upgrade hard as a rock did not really sleep but it worked out with the short walk to the beach. Great location close to all the local attractions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Convenient location. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashlea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spent two nights at the drift and had a wonderful sleep. The patio was relaxing where you can smoke and enjoy the coffee!! Not many amenities and parking was slim I suggest taking a Circuit to explore surrounding areas because if you stay here and leave for any reason good luck parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liberty, Castro Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is located near a popular point of interest, very close to the beach, restaurants, souvenir shops, and bars. However, since the hotel is very close to the bar, it might keep you up all night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was overall dirty. They gave us towels with stains all over them. When we first checked in they gave us a dirty room the bed was unmade, trash everywhere, the bathroom was dirty so we had to go to the front desk again to get a new room. The next day they knocked at our door saying if we were checking out when our reservation was for a longer stay. Nothing seemed to go the right way
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

yesika

Liked: Cleanliness
Good area, the room is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness
It is nestled between very nice areas, cleaning was better than most... Very noisy tho. All hours of night and morning. Id stay there again tho.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Yaite

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024