The Drift Hotel Fort Lauderdale

ex. Gigis Resort By The Beach
Fort Lauderdale, United States View on map
6.6 Pleasant Based on 1409 reviews
Editor's Pick

"Beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas sit ready for loan in this vintage property. Rooms offer air conditioning, and a private courtyard hides from the street. Made for beach-bound travelers, and not for anyone requiring reliable parking."

From US$ 89 US$ 76 per night
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Check-in
20 Sept 2026
Check-out
21 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose The Drift Hotel

  • Beach Access
    0.5 miles from beach
  • Free Parking
    On-site, no reservation
  • Complimentary Snacks
    Cereals, granola bars
  • Air Conditioning
    In-room cooling
  • Sun Loungers
    Beach chairs
  • Concierge Service
    Tour desk, car hire

Overview

Located approximately 20 minutes' walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, the 2-star The Drift Hotel Fort Lauderdale offers air-conditioned rooms a mere 0.6 miles from International Swimming Hall of Fame. Featuring 27 rooms with views of the garden, the hotel is 2.7 miles from Museum of Discovery and Science.

This Fort Lauderdale hotel is within a few blocks of Las Olas Beach in the Fort Lauderdale Beach district of Fort Lauderdale. At the boutique Drift Fort Lauderdale you'll be only a 14-minute stroll from Fort Lauderdale Beach. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, located merely 0.7 miles away. The area also includes natural sights like the 180-acre Hugh Taylor Birch State Park about a 10-minute drive from the accommodation. The Drift is situated 3.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale train station and a 25-minute drive from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood airport.

The rooms at the hotel include an air conditioner, as well as media facilities like cable channels and a cable TV.

A continental breakfast is offered to guests daily. You may walk 5 minutes to Casablanca Cafe or eat by Waves Bar & Grill, located around 5 minutes' walk away.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:30
  • Check-out
    from 08:00 until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    2 stars
The Drift Hotel
Our tips

Should you book The Drift Hotel?

Perfect if you
  • Want free private parking - the hotel offers free on-site parking for guests arriving by car.
  • Enjoy being near dining - Casablanca Cafe is located right next door to the hotel.
  • Need easy access to the beach - Las Olas Beach is within walking distance from the property.
Maybe skip if you
  • Travel with a pet - no pets are allowed on the property.
  • Expect full hot breakfast - the complimentary morning offering is limited to light snacks like cereals, granola bars, and orange juice.
Best for
  • An excellent location score of 9.1 in Fort Lauderdale's best-rated area

Facilities of The Drift

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access
Leisure & Sports
  • Sun loungers
  • Garden area
The Drift Guest Services
  • Car hire
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden furniture
  • Free toiletries

Policies

The Drift Hotel applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:30
Check-out
from 08:00 until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

Frequently asked questions

The Drift Hotel is just a stone’s throw away from the city’s key locations and sites, including Fort Lauderdale Beachfront and Las Olas Beach.
To rent a room in Drift you will need to spend about $183.
The Drift Hotel Fort Lauderdale provides Wi-Fi in public areas.
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood is the closest airport and it is situated within 0.5 miles from The Drift Hotel.
Popular spots near The Drift Hotel Fort Lauderdale include City Center, Central Beach, The Gallery at Beach Place, among others.
Restaurants near The Drift Hotel include Lulu's Bait Shack and Starbucks.
At The Drift Hotel Fort Lauderdale you can pay with Visa, Mastercard and American Express as well as other payment methods.
Drift provides such facilities as a free parking lot and a garden.
Some rooms of The Drift Hotel welcome guests with the following facilities:
  • smoke detectors
  • a separate toilet
  • an electronic key card
.
Guests of The Drift Hotel Fort Lauderdale may check in from 3 PM, and check out until 11 AM.

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