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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property
Adults-only hotel within easy reach of Fort Lauderdale Beach

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Courtyard
Reception
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Front of property
Beach nearby
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.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 21.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 19.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304

What's nearby

  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Olas Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Port Everglades - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 14 min drive
  • Boca Raton, FL (BCT) - 32 min drive
  • Miami, FL (OPF-Opa Locka Executive) - 40 min drive
  • Miami International Airport (MIA) - 43 min drive
  • Miami, FL (MPB-Public Seaplane Base) - 45 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale Station - 16 min drive
  • Hollywood Station - 17 min drive
  • Fort Lauderdale Airport Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elbo Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Blonde's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rock Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Drunken Taco - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Drift Hotel

The Drift Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas Beach. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and parasailing. Also, Las Olas Boulevard and Bahia Mar Marina are a short five-minute drive away. The helpful staff and overall value get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1941
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Travel cot
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Drift Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Drift Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Drift Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Drift Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Drift Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Drift Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but The Casino at Dania Beach (13-min drive) and Isle Casino and Racing (18-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Drift Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and jet-skiing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. The Drift Hotel also has a garden.

Does The Drift Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio and a garden.

What's the area around The Drift Hotel like?

The Drift Hotel is located near Fort Lauderdale Beach in East Fort Lauderdale, a short 18-minute walk from Bahia Mar Marina and 10 minutes' walk from Las Olas Beach. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Beach
Location
Service staff
Parking
Bed
Restaurant
Bathroom
Shower
Companies

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Very easy to get in and out and have access to the beach and restaurants. Would stay again 100%
deshante, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location location location.

The staff was attentive and friendly, rooms cleaned daily, beach towel service.
Pedro, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, short walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach and restaurants.

6/10 Good

Great location.
LeAnn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, knowledgeable staff, perfect location to beach, shops, and bars.
Sheri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property was everything me and my husband needed for a couple days to relax and unwind…I would definitely stay again
Tiffany, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Value not cheap

It was conveniently located to a convention I was attending at one of the nearby hotels. I would have stayed a third night but I knew that I would have to have my dog that third night and this hotel is not pet friendly.Otherwise it was an excellent value for the money
Victor, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, old and dated but great price!

It gets to 10 as far as location and it's less than 20 feet from the best restaurant in Fort Lauderdale Casablanca Café. The rooms are very big and clean not a lot of bells and whistles yes it's dated and yes when you first walk in you get a big cleaning smell the beds OK and there's just a sheet and a tiny blanket. But for the price she can't beat it
As you can see not much to the room but clean my only complaint is the walls are paper thin you can hear someone's whisper
If you make a lot of noise when you're having sex this is not your hotel you can hear everything
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Adorable place right by the ocean. The staff were super friendly and it was the perfect spot for a solo female traveler.
April, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was clean, however black mold is visible in the bathroom and the front entry.
Michael, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Perfect location, lovely large room and super friendly staff.
Leeann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Little gem

It was a small quiet hotel off the "strip", very clean and perfect for access to the beach.
NANCY, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not what I expected...

It was more dirty and run down than I expected. The rooms need to be freshened up. Peeling paint, older feel. Location was close to the beach.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overnight but could have stayed longer

Overnight stay perfectly adequate for this and close to Pharmacy and other outlets for evening food snacks The beach is at the end of the road 100yards. New tower blocks around it only serve to show its art deco exterior and plan is unique and should be preserved. Interior is shabby in places but not enough to say it’s neglected Just wish I win the lottery to buy it and give it the face over it deserves. The surrounding area full of bars marinas and very close to water taxi. Definitely stay here again.
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good room and nice property. Easy check in/checkout process
Jacob, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place
Edwin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was great I wish I stayed longer
Alyssa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location
Janice, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Basic but clean rooms. Very close to beach and lots of dining options. Friendly staff.
Dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love it here
Siobhan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Drift Hotel is one of the last few boutique hotels left on the strip in Fort Lauderdale for a decent price. They have everything you need and all within walking distance of the beach, shopping, and restaurants.
Paul, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good hotel and good value. We will come back again. Thank you!
David, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Nothing spectacular small clean place to stay for 1 night.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, helpful staff, walkable to beach
Luke, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Basic accommodations, clean rooms. Short walk to the beach. Liked that chairs and beach towels included. Friendly staff.