The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property
Adults-only Fort Lauderdale hotel in East Fort Lauderdale with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for The Drift Hotel

Courtyard
Beach nearby
Front of property
Courtyard view
Shopping centre

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$262
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Patio
Garden
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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Las Olas Boulevard - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Station - 16 min drive
  • Hollywood International Airport (FLL) - 14 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

Hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach
Close to Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, The Drift Hotel provides a garden, laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and tour/ticket information
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things the overall value, helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, fridges and travel cots

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
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Gigi`s Resort By The Beach Hotel Fort Lauderdale
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Drift Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Drift Hotel?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drift Hotel on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$262.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Drift Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Drift Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Drift Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Drift Hotel located?

Located in East Fort Lauderdale, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sebastian Street Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach. Las Olas Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 1037 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1037 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1037 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1037 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1037 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EDISON

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very surprising stay. I did not expect much but I must say the staff is soooo nice and super accommodating. Specifically the guy that is there in the morning/day time at the front desk, he was sooo thoughtful. Also helpful when I needed anything (an iron, fresh water, late check out/early check in). Most of all the experience of being able to walk down the block and be at the beach was so nice. And to be walking distance from every type of food is so clutch. Honorable mentions, the guy that is at the desk at night is really nice too, and the cleaning ladies were sooo nice! Overall such a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing, although I will say the ceiling was green in some spots and there was construction across the road. (Which isn’t their fault) over all it was lovely and close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Troy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold on the ceiling, zero amenities...no ice, no coffee, no nothing. Room and bathroom generally dirty as well as the hotel itself.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Good for a 1 night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cardelle, Homestead

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jodi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms. Courtyard and office messy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy upstairs guest or tenant all night long. Subpar room furnishings. Nice area, close to beach. Staff not very passionate about guests needs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Judi

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

2/10 Terrible

Rogelio

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avg service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eileen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this hotel a zero I would. When we arrived at 8 pm there was no one in the office. We called the ph. no. and the recording said the office closed at 7 pm, yet we were standing in the office. About 15 minutes later, a woman arrived to check us in. There was a mildew odor in the room. The room was very humid as no ac was on. Once we turned on the ac, the room cooled down within 20 minutes. The bed was very hard and uncomfortable. The next morning, I used the shower but the glass door would not fully close so I showered with it open. The glass door was heavy and I feared if I closed it all the way it would not reopen. There was a handheld shower head which was challenging because it wouldn’t stay upright in the cradle so had to use it with one hand. The best part of my stay was the ac and leaving this property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

natanel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
exept the lovely staff, overall feeling of a motel that takes by the hour
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very disappointing. Doesn’t look at all like the pictures. Smell horrible. Remote was not working and there was a very dirty chair in the room that makes the room look poor. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

DIANE, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good value nice area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Sharon

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

6/10 Okay

Wales

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The check-in was easy and quick. However, the main negative was the scent in the room. As soon as we entered, there was an overpowering smell of freshener. It was so strong that we left the door open for 30 minutes to air out the room. Unfortunately, the scent persisted, which made it difficult for me and my partner to sleep. I had to pull the sheets over my head so as not to get a headache from the smell. Also, there were 2 stray hairs that I found in the bathroom. The walls are thin so expect to hear your neighbors in the early morning. Aside from that, the water pressure was great in the shower. The location is a quick walk to the boardwalk and restaurants/bars. We only stayed one night and I honestly don't think I could have stayed longer than that on account of the air-freshener.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

thu tu, montreal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This wonderful trip stay in this hotel. Fast and easy check in . Staff are so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alfonso

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Parking available was extremely inconvenient!! Be aware if you arrived and have to drive around looking for a safe spot to park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5