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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

7.6 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
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Las Olas Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bahia Mar Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Drift Hotel

Hotel in East Fort Lauderdale
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 onsite.
The Drift Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Drift Hotel features a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Fort Lauderdale hotel also offers a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Drift Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 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

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

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

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Gigi's Beach Resort
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The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 450 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 108 out of 1133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 126 out of 1133 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

allison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Traveled with family
Under whelming hotel experience
The beds were fine but that’s all there was 2 queen beds a small night stand and light, refrigerator that had mold and a tv that had the most shoddy internet we have ever seen. For some reason, they had two windows open that we didn’t know we’re open and then we realize they were because they said the cleaning lady said there was a smell and I thought it was really scary. Actually maybe somebody would actually climb in. We are on the second floor it didn’t matter there was nothing behind but trees, so we closed it because it was opened with a plastic hanger and then the bathroom was so small. They have a showerhead that’s right up on top in the middle of the shower and they have a glass door and I’m sorry I didn’t take pictures that you couldn’t even turn it on without getting your hair wet . So we used a crest toothpaste to turn it on so we didn’t get wet, but there was nowhere to stand. If you don’t wanna get your hair wet and the shower because the huge spray is a big square water spray that was just in the middle on top sprayed With a cloth shower curtain to close by the glass shower door very confusing will never stay there again ever. Also, they said there’s 15 places to park there’s only 10 nobody knows how to park in the parking spot so I had to park where you walk in the gate in my big truck and the person that ran the place that had to move his car so I can move in the gate and then he could park behind me luckily, the next night I found a spot, but it was so tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pratik

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Chieu Phong, Murrieta

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leonid

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a beautiful courtyard. Very cozy! The property is located in a great area close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scarlett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe place and isn't too expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Alix

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had to place a security deposit and I was only there for 3 hours now they still haven’t gave me my refund
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Roberta

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kirsten

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was disgusting. It was moldy and dirty and so terrible. I could not believe the amount of dust and dirt everywhere. Towel rack was ripped off the wall. The table outside our room had all the dirty cleaning supplies on it. The smell was so terrible in the rooms. Do not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Drew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Someone should check these rooms to see what works and what does not…like a flushable toilet! Rooms are pretty rough. Buyer beware on this one!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tim

Just OK
It was not as good as what was presented. Arm chair was dirty. Wires for tv hanging from wall. Wi fi not working. No view at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean. Close to beaxh
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

sekar

Disliked: Amenities
Pathetic WiFi, not working inside my room. Got good WiFi only in lobby, highly inconvenient. I paid good money $130 per night to stay here. Not a good value for my money. No breakfast. The lady in reception barely speaks English, very slow Checkin process. Not allowing guest to Checkin before 2pm. $100 refundable security deposit was demanded by receptionist in order to have keys to room. Hotel is in excellent location walkable to beautiful beach and plenty of bars and restaurants, this is the only positive thing about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Francois

Liked: Staff & service
The property is old and needs some renovations. Location is good. Good for a day or two to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
. person who checked us in was very slow and did not speak good english. property very rundown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel C Lopez

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, great conditions, silent in the night. Excellent for what we need for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessie

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Budget friendly but thin walls. You hear everything from upstairs and around you. Trigger warning: you hear EVERYTHING. Obviously they can't control what other guests do in their rooms but its not an experience I ever want to experience again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to change the original room they had me in because it smelled like moldy lead paint, and being on the first floor, finding the windows wouldn't lock was not going to happen. They kindly put me upstairs and the windows worked, but again, it smelled like moldy lead paint, I left the windows open to try to air it out. The courtyard had people early in the very morning chilling out speaking loudly and I had to ask staff to have them be quiet because they kept waking me up. There's construction on two high rises across the street and that woke me up a few days too, but obviously not the hotel's fault. It's a block from the beach I wanted to frequent, and that's why I chose Drift, but next time I'll spend a little more and stay at somewhere else. All the staff I encountered were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024