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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property
Adults-only Fort Lauderdale hotel in East Fort Lauderdale with free parking

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Courtyard
Beach nearby
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reception
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
  • Popular LocationFort Lauderdale Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationLas Olas Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationLas Olas Boulevard4 min drive
  • AirportFort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)13 min drive

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8/10 Good

Highlights

Patio
Garden
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

8.8/10 Excellent

Highlights

Patio
Garden
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

8.1/10 Very good

Highlights

Patio
Garden
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. .With a stay at this East Fort Lauderdale hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Las Olas Boulevard and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center.

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
  • Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Station - 16 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elbo Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Fuga - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Blonde's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lona Cocina Tequileria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca Cafe - ‬1 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Patio
  • Yard

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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, staffed front desk

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

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.

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

As of 8 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drift Hotel on 11 June 2024 start from AU$134.56, 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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1012 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 1012 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

10/10 Excellent

Devian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josef

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very close to the busy beach area. Excellent value for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Azeem

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Duncan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My observations are based on a stay during spring break. I thought there might be a problem when reading a notice at reception warning guests about unruly behavior. This was prophetic as during the night it sounded as if WWIII had started. The room was spartan.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Theodore

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never left a negative review for a hotel before but I can’t not say something about my stay. When we got there, the first thing we see is a cockroach coming out of the chair in the room. The fridge has grunge on the front so I am not sure how much the room has been cleaned. There is no Kleenex in the room or cups so we had to save a cup from Starbucks instead. Later, I killed another cockroach in the bathroom and 2 flies. On another note, Wi-Fi was so spotty, I had trouble just doing a simple search. Lastly, when they “cleaned” the room, they left an empty water bottle on my side table. Why do you put garbage in the room when you are cleaning it? I had booked two nights and couldn’t cancel the second night so I had the worst sleep thinking that cockroaches were going to crawl on me as I slept. And one more weird thing, my TV randomly turned on in the middle of the night. I think another guest must have turned on their TV and ours turned on as well. So bizarre to wake up that way. Don’t stay here unless you absolutely have no other options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Solo visit to Lauderdale
Nice little place 1 block from beach construction going on across from building a big project but nothing they can sue about that .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was nice, lots of room. Location is very convenient. Construction is happening across the street, so the noise starts very early.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gabrielle B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room they place us in had a non working tv. We were moved to another room quickly. The attendant was very helpful and friendly. Room was ok but bed was hard and sheets were rough. Good location, but loud high rise construction across the street. Trash was piled up in the courtyard when we arrived. good value for location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yves-Laurent

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
More of a motel than a hotel with thin walls and very loud guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024