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The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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Courtyard
Reception
Front of property
Beach nearby
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

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3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Las Olas Beach
    ‪9 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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The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 1176 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was all you need if you’re crashing for 1 night, otherwise I’d definitely go with something else. We got a parking spot but there were only about 10 spots. There wasn’t much space to place your belongings on once inside. One of our windows was unlocked so we quickly fixed that and our deadbolt didn’t turn but the staff said that was normal… But it was close to the beach and to a lot of walkable restaurants which was what we were attracted to. Overall it was fine but I wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures shown make it look much nicer than it really is. When given our keys to check in after four, the room wasn’t even ready. We had to wait outside the door while the lady finish cleaning up the room. There is no elevators to get up to the second floor, had to lug our luggage up to our room. No luggage racks in the room, no tissue, no room to lay your things down in the bathroom, Shower door would not stay closed, There was two remote controls to the TV with no instructions how to use them, took us a while to try and figure out which control worked to turn the TV on, and which control worked to change the channels. Bedspread on bed had stains. They only had one wash cloth and one hand towel for two people in room. No coffee maker in the room, no cups in the room. The outdoor seating area had stains on the tables. For $255 per night absolutely not worth it.!!!!! Anything else?
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ray, Winnipeg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
10/10 for location. For a one night stay prior to cruise, it was fine. I don't think I'd want to stay there for a lengthy period. The room was clean which was most important to us but it is very dated . Nothing a bit more tlc could not have fixed. The courtyard looked pretty at night, a little dingy in morning light. Coffee and tea supplied at office. You may have to leave room door open for a while when you get there as the cleaning spray is very strong. One small thing, there are no hangers in the room. Again, for the price...a one night stay is fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Traveled with partner
Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good hotel and good value. We will come back again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian, Carmichael

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, if you’re considering this hotel it’s because it’s cheap, relative to everything else’s in the area…and this is what you pay for: The rooms are not set up to do anything more than sleep or watch TV, there’s not even a table and chair to sit and have a coffee or bite to eat. So guests improvise and use the courtyard to socialize, until very late. Super noisy. And speaking of no table or chair; one towel per person, one wash cloth to share, one bed sheet and bed spread but no blanket. Weak WiFi, and cockroaches! Hungry? There’s a vending machine with very old packages of a danish, Oreos, and M&Ms…you’ll have to trust me on the “old.” Gross. But wait, very good water pressure and super hot shower water. So not ALL bad. Buyer beware.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

LeAnn

Traveled with partner
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Great price but you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorable place right by the ocean. The staff were super friendly and it was the perfect spot for a solo female traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was everything me and my husband needed for a couple days to relax and unwind…I would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location. That’s about it.

I’m not very picky about “modest” accommodations but this place is rough. Desk staff very friendly but the rooms are dark and austere. First room smelled so much like a urinal cake, I had to move. Second was better— not good though. There was water leaking from the sink or somewhere so the bathroom floor was wet. It just didn’t feel clean. The floor was sandy. Not even a cup to drink from in the room. You can borrow a hair dryer from lobby. On the plus side, it’s close to the beach and Casablanca Cafe next door is terrific!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This definitely not a 4 or 5 star hotel but it suited our need for an overnight stay before a cruise. Staff was pleasant and friendly. Room was bright and clean. Just a small spot of mold on ceiling in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise, Ottawa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property very close to the beach, pharmacy CVS, restaurants. Nice shower, room newly renovated in a minimalistic style bed side nightstand, mini fridge and closet. A chair would have been a nice addition so you’re not always sitting on bed. The staff were very nice. Beach towels and chairs were appreciated. The negative, the WiFi was weak and TV worked when the signal was strong enough. Probably due to the big condos construction across the building. In general 8/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanessa, wellington

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ITS COVENIENT, COMFORTABLE.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

TRACY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, short walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach and restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

EEW

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the fact that the receptionist said that he had to collect $100 deposit in case we make the towels too dirty! Receptionist said that they have to buy too many facecloths. When we got to the room we only had one face towel! When we were checking out another receptionist only wanted to refund the $100 after we leave because the housekeeper service was not available. However after we insisted the housekeeper arrived(did not even check the room). We made sure that we got a receipt of our refunded $100!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good room and nice property. Easy check in/checkout process
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Destinee, hartford

Liked: Staff & service
Walking distance to the beach . Limited parking .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025