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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 January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
  • Sebastian Street Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • The Gallery at Beach Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(80 reviews)

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

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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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

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 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
  • Las Olas Beach - 10 min walk
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 4 min drive
  • The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale - 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

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Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1088 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1088 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 1088 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 119 out of 1088 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Parking was an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very noisy. Sounded like someone running around the room upstairs. Also sounds of banging. Drink machine did not work. Room was clean staff was nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an old Art Deco hotel from many years ago. It shows some ware from those years and is now in the shaddow of high rise hotels. It's one block from the beach. The longer I stayed there, the more I enjoyed it's charactor. It is a good value in an area of high dollar beach hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manouchka

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very welcoming, Room always clean. The only problem is the parking space you have to be there early cause they only have 12 or 15 spot. Overall I love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rahchanipon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Henrick, Rochester

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
I was quite ok with this place being right on top of the beach and restaurants, etc. Until the day I had to depart. They only have limited parking which is ok but I was leaving at 06:30 for the airport and they had my car blocked in!! No one was around to contact. I thought my flight would be lost. I had to do 50 back-and-forth manoeuvers (on top of a curve. Glad it was a rental) with the small car I had rented, and I could just pass with 1/2 an inch on each side. I was super lucky and very frustrated!! So, I can only give it max 3 stars. Cleaning staff and check in was very friendly and accommodating. That why I was surprised about the parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

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

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
The price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Bed was hard and shower leaked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Chenoah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no parking, we had to find a parking lot and Uber back to the hotel, the bed was extremely hard and there ants in the sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Dana-Marie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Issues with parking and showers. Other than that, it was convenient to Beach Place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

leigh, Leesburg

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

kenonte

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower water was only one temperature super hot
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024