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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Dates

February 2026

March 2026

Courtyard - The Drift Hotel (Fort Lauderdale)

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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 Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Laundry room
Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Jan 29 - Jan 30

Tomorrow

Jan 30 - Jan 31

All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

Highlights

Patio

Garden

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

19 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Patio

Garden

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Patio

Garden

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Ceiling fan

21 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Located near the beach, The Drift Hotel is in East Fort Lauderdale, a neighbourhood 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 while in town? See what's happening at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino or Broward Center for the Performing Arts. 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

3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304

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
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
17 min walk - 1.4 km
Bahia Mar Marina
18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

Fort Lauderdale Brightline Train Station (FBT)
15 min drive
Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
14 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks
4 min walk
Ocean Prime Fort Lauderdale
9 min walk
Lona Cocina Tequileria
5 min walk
Nubé
9 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 Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, 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 a front desk safe
Multilingual staff, a vending machine and luggage storage
Guest reviews say great things about the overall value, helpful staff and location

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Private gardens, fridges and travel cots

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

Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Microwave

includes taxes & fees

3 Feb - 4 Feb

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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 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

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

Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 at The Drift Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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 Fort Lauderdale Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Drift Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Jessica

1 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location !

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

20 Jan 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

22 Jan 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

Lisa

11 Nov 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location is best thing about the drift hotel!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alisa

7 Jan 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

6/10 Okay

Jeane

11 Jan 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

24 Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

NATHALIE

16 Sept 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

22 Sept 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

4 Nov 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

7 Nov 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

6/10 Okay

Brianna

30 Dec 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

Hannah

14 Oct 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

4/10 Poor

Noelis

15 Jan 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

Melora

8 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The hotel is basic but staff and location are great!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

27 Aug 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

8/10 Good

Joshua

18 Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

30 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location, clean and quiet

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

14 June 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great little hotel! Close to the beach and amazing price!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

greg

14 Jan 2026

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