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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • 17 sq m
  • 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
(117 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Drift Hotel

Along with concierge services, this hotel has laundry facilities and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Drift Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach and 6 minutes on foot from Las Olas Beach
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.

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

  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 173 out of 1305 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

We stayed twice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

David, Utica

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Laquita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laquita

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, damp, and riddled with mold and funk! I don't know who is giving this place more than the base minimum of a 1-star rating! This is, by far, the worst hotel I've ever stayed at! I walked from the bed to the bathroom in brand new white socks and they were filthy afterwards! The air quality in the room is awful due to the dampness, mold and mildew throughout! And they've screwed every window shut! Why is Expedia allowing this place on their site?! Plus, the booking was set to pay at the hotel, but the hotel attempted to charge my card 3 days before the reservation date! Why is that allowed when there's an option to cancel 24 hours before? I emailed them to ask why they were trying to charge me beforehand and they never responded. I'm glad my bank stopped the transaction. The Drift Hotel has nothing to offer other than a great location within walking distance to lots of tourist traps, restaurants, and the beach. So, stay at your own risk!
New socks
Bottom of new socks after just walking to the bathroom
Mildew and dirt around baseboards and entry door
Dirty door jamb
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shubhodeep

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Holly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t very clean, no hangers in the closets, at least 1 person slept overnight at a table in the courtyard, people were smoking in front of our room, our room had water damage and mold, no place to sit in the room, no dresser. I could go on but suffice it to say, the location is the only reason to stay here.
Closet - no hangers and no iron.
No dresser, no place to put your suitcase. TV couldn’t get WiFi.
Mold at base of shower.
Something on the wall - don’t even want to know what it is.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Simply quiet and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Brianna

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendky and accomodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

jodi

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms smelled of mold covered with floral spray. The walls, sheets and bed spread were stand as well. The cleaning staff was throwing sheets and bedding and trash bags over the railing onto the ground outside from the upper level. We ended up leaving and going somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and amazing shower head!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sigfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, great staff The only thing that wasn't great was the AC, the temperature didn't go down as expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the cost of room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

gregory

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Floor rotten like youd fall theough it. Foubd a cockroach in myclothes live one. Staff unfriendly smoking in entrance. Air condutionong worked thats only good thing. Left one day early so disgusted
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Madison

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for the prince
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Darcy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025