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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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Courtyard
Beach nearby
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Front of property
Courtyard

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(44 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(119 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fort Lauderdale

Located in East Fort Lauderdale, The Drift Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Fort Lauderdale Beach and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Las Olas Beach. This 23-room hotel has in-room conveniences like patios, private yards, and refrigerators.

What's nearby

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sebastian Street Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Las Olas Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bonnet House Museum and Gardens - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casa Playa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casablanca Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lona Cocina Tequileria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Drift Hotel

At The Drift Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. A stay here includes free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this adults-only hotel include laundry facilities, a garden, and an ATM.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include patios, private yards, and refrigerators.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 available
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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
Drift Hotel
Drift Fort Lauderdale
The Drift Hotel Hotel
The Drift Hotel Fort Lauderdale
The Drift Hotel Hotel Fort Lauderdale

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Drift Hotel?

The Drift Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Apr 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drift Hotel on May 12, 2026 start from $85, 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Drift Hotel?

This hotel is situated in East Fort Lauderdale within a 10-minute walk of Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach. You'll also find Las Olas Boulevard and Bahia Mar Marina within a short drive.

Does The Drift Hotel feature a casino?

No, The Drift Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Drift Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Drift Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Drift Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Drift Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Drift Hotel.

How close is the airport from The Drift Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Drift Hotel is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL), which is 6.8 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Boca Raton, FL (BCT), which is located 23.8 mi away (32-minute drive).

The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 258 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 174 out of 1324 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great. Staff were friendly. Would have liked more light in the room. It's rather dark
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ariana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, the room could have cleanliness improvements. Overall good place to stay to enjoy the beach and the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was very polite and the room was decent. Very close to the beach and many restaurants. If they only had blockout blinds
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It’s located in the center of the Fort Lauderdale Beach strip with bars and restaurants and one block from the ocean next to hotels that cost twice as much so I can’t complain, but I’m a guy don’t expect the women to ever accept this place even though they haven’t recently renovated new floor new paint new bathroom it’s just got a little motel like feel that they will never appreciate what you get for where you’re located mostly not speaking for all of them, but it works for me because I only go to sleep there. The room was big beds were comfortable. Bathroom was clean water pressure and temperature was great air-conditioning worked and it was close to Everything to go out and enjoy life for extended
My favorite café on the strip with great happy hour during the week evenings 50 yards from the hotel
And right across the street from the café hundred yards from the hotel is beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Michael, Westerville

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t stay at the Drift Hotel if you are expecting even the most basic of amenities. I’m not talking things like a gym, or free breakfast. No, I’m talking things like soap. We had no soap in the room. Had to go to the desk to ask for it. Also don’t expect a working TV. Ours wasn’t working, so when we asked for the soap we also asked about the tv. The front desk clerk came to room, proceeded to take a personal phone call on his cell, then told us that the Tv doesn’t work. Then left. Let’s see… what else…. Paid for a drink in the vending machine but it was empty of every choice (old fashioned type where you can’t see the stock, or lack thereof, in it). Poor upkeep. Stains on the walls. Yellow water in the toilet. I cringed when it came time to shower. Dead bug on the bathroom floor, and maybe the most egregious fault. No coffee maker in the room. Only stay here if you need a cheap room that smells like mildew, and you don’t expect to wash your hands or body with soap, don’t drink coffee, and have no need for a working tv. Also stay here if you want to hear EVERY FOOTSTEP the guest in the floor above you is taking. Nothing like the very loud sound of creaking wood to wake you up. I feel like I should say something positive. The electricity did work, so we were able to charge or phones. There, that’s the positive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John, port of spain

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John, port of spain

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floors had loose tiles loose had to put our suitcase over those areas to make sure we didn't hurt oursleves
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Zjahmik

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Noelis

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
My room smelled of mildew, the floor was slippery and there was mold in the bathroom. On top of that, we requested a nonsmoking room. What we got was cigarette burns on the bedding. My partner and I had just driven 5 hours to get to Fort Lauderdale, and after all that we still had to step out to buy cleaning products simply to stay the night. It was that bad. The only benefit of staying here was the proximity to the beach and the walkability, there are a lot of restaurants and stores within walking distance. don’t come here unless you want to spend $45 on cleaning products to clean your own hotel room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ana Paula De

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

greg, N Bellmore

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is ideal - less than a block to the beach. The room is "no frills" - very basic with not even a chair in it. I called it a step above army barracks. There is a courtyard just outside your room where you can sit with a table. However, at night homeless people occupy the courtyard and the other chairs which are IMMEDIATELY outside your door, like less than six feet. They are not New York crazy homeless people, just homeless and actually quite polite and not threatening in their demeanor at all. On the of the five nights I stayed there were homeless people outside on three of the nights. That said, I can overlook it and I actually felt sorry for them. Two of the nights it was pouring rain and they just wanted to sleep under the five feet of shelter just outside my room. They leave first thing in the morning. Even with all of that I would still stay here again because of the strategic location and the bargain basement price versus everything else in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Martin

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
room ok and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, paid for a suite but did not get it. Problem with the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Aimee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is dated, but you can tell they are working on updating. We were early arriving, and were allowed to leave our luggage in the office until we could check in. All in all, the hotel is worth staying at for the price and proximity to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had very strong cleaning solutions to almost unbearable. Floor is sticky.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was acceptable for a night but not especially inviting. Very old and no hairdryer. The blankets in our beds were so thin we both froze and had to put on socks and sweats. Was weird!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jeane, Belle Mead

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: the room was clean and it’s a quick walk to the beach. Cons: folks at the reception desk ( with the exception of one guy who was working Sunday morning) were very unfriendly and not welcoming at all, I mean, not even a “hello.” The room was clean but spartan, bed was rock hard, bedspread dingy and worn, no hair dryer, no cups, no coffee. The place gets a 3* for location only
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Traveled with group
The air conditioner didn't work. The room smelled overwhelmingly of an air freshener that made us cough all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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