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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$92
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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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

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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)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 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
(96 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

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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The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 134 out of 1209 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location is the best thing about the Drift Hotel, everything else lacked basic customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ukeylla

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Poor Wifi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paige

Liked: Staff & service
I only stayed for one night, but location was great and walkable to the main restaurant areas. it was good for the price. very thin walls, i heard my upstairs neighbors walking and talking all night. probably wouldn't stay here more than a night or two but good budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

tim

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Close to Casablanca restaurant

Basic hotel, good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colton

Traveled with partner
They need more parking options for their guests. I had to pay $50 for overnight parking in a parking garage quite a ways from the hotel because of the limited parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place is my first time at this area and really lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Addison

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a place to rest your head in walking distance from the beach. You will get scammed and they will not refund your 100$ deposit and will not answer the phone when you try to call about it. Disputing it with my credit card. The room smelled like chemicals and the bed was very uncomfortable. Very noisy and the TV did not work. Staff was not very friendly and people smoke right outside your doorway. Also the AC DOES NOT do the job at night. Overall not a great night of sleep but it’s SO close to the beach and walking distance to several restaurants so the location is perfect.Would not recommended a long stay but if you want a place to lay your head for the night or you don’t care about mold then this is ok. Oh and there are only about 8 parking spots so good luck.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Meliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This room is not intended for a long stay. The location is ideal however the room leaves a lot to be desired. The TV didn’t work, no phone to call for help. No one at the desk after 9. If you consider staying here please do not do an extended stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

trina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ukeylla

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Wifi is horrible. I'm a remote worker and was unable to work efficiently
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is basic but staff and location are great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Parking situation was very poor
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Parking maybe free but very limited. Got a $40 ticket while we went up to our room to unload our vehicle. There was no where to park. Spent an additional $100 in parking at a city garage a couple of blocks over. Wifi was shaky. Maintenance repairs were subpar bandaids. Property was generally clean. Location was close to beach & entertainment strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't beat the price but you get what you pay for. It's a minimalist place if you just need the basics. Beds were pretty terrible it must be said
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good spot for a quick trip

We stayed at the Drift for one night before leaving on a cruise. The hotel is basic but did the job - beds were comfortable, A/C worked, bathroom functioned. Great location a block from the beach but surrounded by high rises. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ilya

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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