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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Beach nearby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Olas Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahia Mar Marina
    ‪18 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
(33 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(94 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Drift Hotel

Adults-only hotel in Fort Lauderdale with free parking
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 helpful staff and the value of their stay
  • 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 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

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

Reviews

The Drift Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 134 out of 1193 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ilya

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Less than okay!

This hotel used to be a lot better and cleaner. Besides floors and furniture being used up and outdated, there was constant smell of weed in the evening from guests sitting at the gathering area of the first floor inside the facility. This was my second and the last stay here. Not coming back here ever again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location, clean and the staff were polite. However, the room and bathroom needs an update.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff to address the issue
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wissam, Dearborn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and value. I hope that had better beach chairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Proximity to beach was nice. Room was clean. No pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura, Naples

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and price makes this a great hotel find. It's just a short walk to the beach and great restaurants options. Limited parking. Our room 18 was large but offered no chairs. The TV was horrible, every 10 minutes it closed out your program and requested to connect to the WiFi. We heard every footstep from the unit above us from 6:30am on. The room was very clean but only included 2 towels for 2 woman. We asked for more with no problems. The outside is dated, old and in desperate need of a landscaper. There are several postings in the office, threatening more charges if you lose a key or evidence of smoking. Honestly, if you are just looking for clean, spacious, safe place at a more than reasonable price, the Drift is your place to go. We would only go back if it had a pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, room has mold in the light and bathroom but other than that was a great value for what it was for sure! Would return for a future trip for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner was full of mold. I had to turn it on out of necessity, but they should definitely clean it. I honestly didn’t see any spoons, but I had to request a room change because the ground floor room was full of humidity, it smelled really bad. I left the hotel with a headache due to the mold smell coming from the air conditioner. The hotel is very close to the beach, and overall the room is okay. They charge you 100 UsD as security deposit, my bank days that deposit will take 7 business days to reflect in my account, son i'll wait
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Buck

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay there every chance I get.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

james

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
not amazing. ac froze up 75° all nigt to sleep . mold on ceiling bathroom. if u just nned a cheep overnight stay .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Austin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not stay here again. If you’re looking for a place to stay longer than one night…DO NOT choose here. WiFi is terrible, parking is terrible, and they have zero amenities. Will pick anywhere else to stay next time I’m in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower door did not close and tv did not work all the time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andres

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When i arrive to the hotel we found cockroach everywhere. The manager told me they are going to give a refund so i decide to leave the hotel and i did a reservation in another location.. the hotel have not give me a refund yet they steal my money.. avoid this location at al cost.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ratidzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxy

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location. Friendly staff. Good Value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property located in walking distance of many restaurants and the beach. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel! Close to the beach and amazing price!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to hotel anytime I’m in Ft Lauderdale. Hotel is a 3 min walk from the beach and 10 mins from the strip. The staff is very kind and were able to let me check in 4 hours early with no hassle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The customer front service agent was very polite with my team. I will definitely stay in this hotel on future projects.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kimberlyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I really enjoyed this hidden gem of a hotel. The location is unbeatable for the price. The beach is less than a 1/2 block walk. The only drawback is that parking is limited and you are not guaranteed a parking spot. There is no street parking in that area. Staff were friendly. Air conditioner worked great in my room!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025