The Drift Hotel

Discover your beachside haven where convenience meets relaxation. From WiFi to ticket assistance get everything you need to unwind.

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February 2026

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March 2026

Beach nearby - The Drift Hotel (Fort Lauderdale)

Suite, 1 King Bed | Living room | Flat-screen TV - The Drift Hotel (Fort Lauderdale)

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Courtyard - The Drift Hotel (Fort Lauderdale)

Located near Fort Lauderdale Beach, The Drift Hotel offers a welcoming vibe with its lush garden and convenient laundry facilities. Enjoy the perks of free in-room WiFi, self parking, express check-in and out services, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Guests rave about the overall value, helpful staff and ideal location.

Good

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping

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Room options

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

19 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Yard

Patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

21 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Drift Hotel is in East Fort Lauderdale, a neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale. Las Olas Boulevard and Aventura Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Stadium or Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino. Jet skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Fort Lauderdale travel guide

33304, FL, Fort Lauderdale, 3005 Alhambra St

What's nearby

Fort Lauderdale Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Sebastian Street Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Las Olas Beach
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Bahia Mar Marina
18 min walk - 1.6 km

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
Ocean Prime Fort Lauderdale
9 min walk
Casa Playa
6 min walk
Lona Cocina Tequileria
5 min walk
The Drunken Taco
9 min walk

About this property

The Drift Hotel

Hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach

Close to Las Olas Beach and Bahia Mar Marina, The Drift Hotel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Free self parking
Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and concierge services
Guest reviews say great things about the overall value, helpful staff, and location

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Private yards, refrigerators, and travel cribs

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View | View from room

Pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Microwave

￥26,290 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included 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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Drift Hotel

Drift Fort Lauderdale

The Drift Hotel Hotel

The Drift Hotel Fort Lauderdale

The Drift Hotel Hotel Fort Lauderdale

Frequently asked questions

Is The Drift Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Drift Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Drift Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Drift Hotel located?

Located in East Fort Lauderdale, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sebastian Street Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Las Olas Beach and Bahia Mar Marina are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Drift Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Jessica

Jan 1, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location !

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Jan 20, 2026

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

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Jan 22, 2026

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Easy walk to beach and restaurants. Basic room. No frills.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gwen

Feb 3, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We had just been on a cruise and was staying 1 night in Fort Lauderdale before going home. The location was great. The room was clean but whatever cleaner or room fresher they used was a bit overwhelming. The courtyard was very nice to sit at night or early morning, just needed to be swept a bit. Staff was very accommodating. We would stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa

Nov 11, 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location is best thing about the drift hotel!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dale

Feb 4, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

The room was okay but the smell was horrible, we think it was from the air conditioner so we turned it off. Just wasn’t good, but the bed was comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Feb 6, 2026

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

Nov 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Room and staff are always amazing

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alisa

Jan 7, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stuff was great, very friendly. Pool are is good. Location is the best. But room is where you get what you pay for.. very old and neglected. Dirty not as in not cleaned but just old, rusted, chipped paint.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Nov 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

All of the above and hospitality , the quiet and restaurants and the beach within walking distance enjoyed our stay in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. My sister and I stayed there four days and we would go back and stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeane

Jan 11, 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Oct 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

One block from the beach, very clean, quiet, and comfortable. Would stay again. Within walking distance to shopping nightlife ect

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Jan 29, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Maybe this used to be a 3 star hotel, but not anymore, definitely more like 1 or 2 star. All in I paid about $100 for 1 night. Considering the good location this is a great price. The room did the necessary job of having a bed and bathroom. But definitely not the nicest of accommodations and the office/common areas are pretty dumpy. My tv didnt really work and they never gave me the wifi password so when I remembered to ask, it was already past their office hours. Summary, good spot for a bargain but dont expect much.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

NATHALIE

Sep 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Drift Hotel is perfectly walkable to the beach, restaurants, bars and shops

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Euleric

Sep 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

No frills hotel and a good location near the beach.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Nov 4, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Staff and location were only good things about this hotel. You get what you pay for.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

RODNEY

Nov 7, 2025

AC worked, room was clean but spare; no phone and needed airing out upon arrival. Price was primary consideration for staying here. Marriott next door had food & drink, Uber service to & from airport and pier were good.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Oct 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Everything was great! Lots of mosquitos and gnats were in our room, but overall it was a clean and subtle place to stay for one night.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Nov 4, 2025

Disliked: Amenities

We were there for a girls trip. Seems like they are working on updating the rooms. Very close to the beach . It was suitable for the quick trip that we were there for

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melora

Jul 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The hotel is basic but staff and location are great!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Dec 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

Room was relatively spacious. Washroom was nice. The walls were not sound proof and you could hear everything in the room next to us. AC was leaking water and created a “wet” smell in the room. Limited amenities. No iron, no water, no safe in room etc. This is not a hotel, it’s more of a motel or inn. Location is very convenient though. Overall, stay was maybe a 6/10.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Aug 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel for the price.

Great hotel for the price. Rooms are clean and staff are friendly. Love the location close to the beach and restaurants. Only draw back is the lack of onsite parking if you leave there may not be a space.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Noelis

Jan 15, 2026

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

8/10 Good

Joshua

Nov 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The Room was great for what we needed it for. The shower head was messed up a bit and there is no ventilation in the bathroom so you will definitely have to open a window for air but besides that, it was a good experience. Limited parking so if out at the end of the night, you'll have to hope that parking is available. Any additional requests we asked for as far as towels or other things, they were quick to take care of which I appreciated. Great location close to the beach and other shopping and dining. I would stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025