With a stay at The Drift Hotel in Fort Lauderdale (East Fort Lauderdale), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Fort Lauderdale Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Las Olas Beach. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Las Olas Boulevard and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Port Everglades.
What's nearby
Fort Lauderdale Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Sebastian Street Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Las Olas Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Bonnet House Museum and Gardens - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Bahia Mar Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Fort Lauderdale Brightline Train Station (FBT) - 15 min drive
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 4 min walk
Ocean Prime Fort Lauderdale - 9 min walk
Casa Playa - 6 min walk
Lona Cocina Tequileria - 5 min walk
The Drunken Taco - 9 min walk
About this property
The Drift Hotel
Adults-only hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Fort Lauderdale Beach
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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The Drift Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The Room was great for what we needed it for. The shower head was messed up a bit and there is no ventilation in the bathroom so you will definitely have to open a window for air but besides that, it was a good experience. Limited parking so if out at the end of the night, you'll have to hope that parking is available. Any additional requests we asked for as far as towels or other things, they were quick to take care of which I appreciated. Great location close to the beach and other shopping and dining. I would stay there again!
Joshua
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Frank
Nov 17, 2025
No room service was provided on my room, the beverage and candy machines were ancient, limited towels, structural defects with the floors
Frank
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
David
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room and location were perfect
David
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew Joe
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything awesome place to stay
Andrew Joe
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
April, Cincinnati
Traveled with group
Nov 16, 2025
The room was clean and neat. Towels looked a little suspect and I always pack my own wash cloth which was good because there weren't any. I wouldn't trust then anyway. It was a good hotel. I would recommend it for young people and a really quick stay.
Dirty smelly room. Just all around horrible property and experience. Checked in opened door and walked out.
Matthew
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Kylie
Nov 7, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No one was in the office when I came to check in. It states check in is from 8am-12am and I got there at 7:30pm. I waited for 30 minutes before someone finally came. It was too late to change my reservation without losing my money. I tried calling and the phone was left at the desk. The rooms weren’t clean. There was mold in the bathroom from no ventilation system. The window didn’t open so that was a fire hazard.
Kylie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
2/10 Terrible
Robin
Nov 7, 2025
We arrived the hotel at 9:45 pm and the office was licked and no way to contact anyone. There was another party that couldn’t check-in either. Someone at the hotel said the same thing about another guest that had the same trouble the night before. Horrible experience!
Robin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Roderick
Nov 7, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Roderick
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
RODNEY
Nov 7, 2025
AC worked, room was clean but spare; no phone and needed airing out upon arrival. Price was primary consideration for staying here. Marriott next door had food & drink, Uber service to & from airport and pier were good.