The Drift Hotel

2.5 star property

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Courtyard
Courtyard
Beach nearby
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
3005 Alhambra St, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
  • Sebastian Street Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • The Gallery at Beach Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 21.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 19.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Drift Hotel

Adults-only Fort Lauderdale hotel in East Fort Lauderdale with free parking
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 on-site.
The Drift Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Drift Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach and 10 minutes on foot from Las Olas Beach
As a guest of The Drift Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Drift Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Fort Lauderdale hotel.

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

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

  • No pets 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 at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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The Drift Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1099 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1099 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1099 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 1099 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 1099 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great location. One block off the beach. It looks like there was recent renovation. Bathroom remodel with a nice walk-in shower. Furniture looked newer. Ask for a second floor room.. noisy on the first floor.
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Alice

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Room comfort
OK but not great
We stayed here one night before embarking on a cruise. It was clean enough but I was a little thrown in the morning getting into the shower when I noticed the soap and wrapper from the previous occupants were still there. A little artwork on the walls would go a long way to add a little charm as well. No chair in the room either. Staff was not particularly helpful .
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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Huntington Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lady that checked us in was super-helpful, friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

JENNIFER

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No washcloths. No Hair Dryer. No Ice Machine. Cold bare floors. No drawers except in night stands ROACHES.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a gem. Near the beach. Great value Friendly staff. And you can open the windows—which is not possible in some corporate hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Te staff was great. Parking is a little challenging.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angels Esthetic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the close to las olas boulevard is you can walk safe and have some fun.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024