Hotels in Key Largo

Drift Hotel

Rock Harbor · Key Largo

Drift Hotel 1

Axel’s take

A strong waterfront pick if you prefer kayaks and sunsets to resort polish.

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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · a simple, motel-style waterfront hotel in Key Largo

Drift is a simple, motel-style waterfront hotel whose strongest feature is the bayside setting, not fancy rooms. We'd pick it for a laid-back Keys break: the dock, shaded lounging areas and included kayaks and paddleboards give you reasons to linger. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and friendly staff. It's good value for travelers who will use the waterfront amenities.

The trade-off is a modest room experience: some rooms and bathrooms are small, and guests mention noise through doors and windows or from the highway-facing end. There's no pool, and the little beach is more a bayside lounging spot than a broad swimming beach. Booking sites list a nightly resort fee. We'd skip it for full-service resort expectations; arrange late-arrival instructions ahead.

Rooms
Simple, generally comfortable accommodation; sizes vary, and only selected categories have kitchenettes.
Cleanliness
Recent reviews strongly favor clean rooms and well-kept grounds, despite occasional exceptions.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff earn repeated praise; confirm access instructions before arriving late.
Amenities
Small private beach area, dock, kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles and free parking; no pool.
Fees and surprises
Booking.com and Expedia list a nightly resort fee; check whether your booking total includes it.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

95320 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo

Bayside off Overseas Highway, with sunset views from the dock; a practical base for drivers.

Amenities and check-in

Small private beach area, dock, kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles and free parking; no pool.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Restaurant
  • Parking (free)
  • Accessible
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Kitchen
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Drift Hotel — Key Largo, United States

Drift Hotel is a simple, motel-style waterfront hotel in Key Largo in Key Largo, United States.

Address: 95320 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo. Property ID: 1038878.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/key-largo/drift-hotel-1038878

Axel private rates

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Total price: $293 USD

2026-11-03 to 2026-11-06 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inLowest priced stayTotal price (USD)
2026-11-031 night · out 2026-11-04$93
2026-11-041 night · out 2026-11-05$96
2026-11-051 night · out 2026-11-06$104
2026-11-061 night · out 2026-11-07$202
2026-11-081 night · out 2026-11-09$127
2026-11-091 night · out 2026-11-10$115
2026-11-101 night · out 2026-11-11$130
2026-11-111 night · out 2026-11-12$115
2026-11-121 night · out 2026-11-13$129
2026-11-131 night · out 2026-11-14$175
2026-11-141 night · out 2026-11-15$175
2026-11-151 night · out 2026-11-16$157
2026-11-161 night · out 2026-11-17$164
2026-11-171 night · out 2026-11-18$167
2026-11-181 night · out 2026-11-19$164
2026-11-191 night · out 2026-11-20$159
2026-11-201 night · out 2026-11-21$198
2026-11-211 night · out 2026-11-22$205
2026-11-221 night · out 2026-11-23$158
2026-11-231 night · out 2026-11-24$161
2026-11-241 night · out 2026-11-25$156
2026-11-251 night · out 2026-11-26$167
2026-11-261 night · out 2026-11-27$164
2026-11-271 night · out 2026-11-28$270
2026-11-281 night · out 2026-11-29$270
2026-11-291 night · out 2026-11-30$169
2026-11-301 night · out 2026-12-01$159

December 2026

Check-inLowest priced stayTotal price (USD)
2026-12-011 night · out 2026-12-02$158
2026-12-021 night · out 2026-12-03$159

#3 of 5 hotels in Rock Harbor by Axel's take. Rock Harbor is #3 of 4 places to stay in Key Largo. The best hotels in Rock Harbor, ranked · Where to stay in Key Largo

Axel's take: 8.6/10

A strong waterfront pick if you prefer kayaks and sunsets to resort polish. a simple, motel-style waterfront hotel in Key Largo, scored for what it is.

Drift is a simple, motel-style waterfront hotel whose strongest feature is the bayside setting, not fancy rooms. We'd pick it for a laid-back Keys break: the dock, shaded lounging areas and included kayaks and paddleboards give you reasons to linger. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and friendly staff. It's good value for travelers who will use the waterfront amenities.

The trade-off is a modest room experience: some rooms and bathrooms are small, and guests mention noise through doors and windows or from the highway-facing end. There's no pool, and the little beach is more a bayside lounging spot than a broad swimming beach. Booking sites list a nightly resort fee. We'd skip it for full-service resort expectations; arrange late-arrival instructions ahead.

  • Best for: couples seeking a low-key waterfront break; kayaking and paddleboarding enthusiasts; Keys road-trippers

  • Watch out for: small rooms and potential noise; no pool or broad swimming beach; nightly resort fee

  • Location: Bayside off Overseas Highway, with sunset views from the dock; a practical base for drivers.

  • Rooms: Simple, generally comfortable accommodation; sizes vary, and only selected categories have kitchenettes.

  • Cleanliness: Recent reviews strongly favor clean rooms and well-kept grounds, despite occasional exceptions.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff earn repeated praise; confirm access instructions before arriving late.

  • Amenities: Small private beach area, dock, kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles and free parking; no pool.

  • Fees and surprises: Booking.com and Expedia list a nightly resort fee; check whether your booking total includes it.

Axel's opinion of Drift Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Drift Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 95320 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo
  • Amenities: No pool, Restaurant, Parking (free), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Key Largo

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard room with view

Standard Single room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with garden view

Standard Sextuple room

Superior room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Superior room (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Superior Single room (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with water view

Deluxe room with water view (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Executive room

Executive room with sea view

Executive Double room with sea view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Grand room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Triple Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Double Junior Suite with garden view (full double bed)

Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Triple Junior Suite

Junior Suite (sofa)

Single Junior Suite (sofa)

Standard Junior Suite

Suite

Suite with garden view

Suite with ocean view

Suite with sea view

Suite with water view

Suite with view

2 Bedrooms Suite with ocean view

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed)

Double Suite with sea view (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

Quadruple Suite with garden view

Suite (sofa)

Superior Suite

Superior Suite with view

Superior Single Suite

Superior Triple Suite

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

Superior Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)

Superior Quadruple Suite

Superior Suite (sofa)

Superior Single Suite (sofa)

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite with water view

Deluxe Single Suite

Deluxe Triple Suite

Deluxe Quadruple Suite

Deluxe Quintuple Suite

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Suite (sofa)

Deluxe Suite with water view (sofa)

Executive Suite with sea view

Executive Suite with view

Executive Suite oceanfront

Executive Suite seafront

Executive Single Suite seafront

Executive Triple Suite seafront

Executive Quadruple Suite seafront

Executive Quintuple Suite seafront

Executive Double Suite with sea view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Executive Double Suite oceanfront (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Executive Double Suite seafront (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Executive Suite with sea view (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Executive Suite oceanfront (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Executive Suite seafront (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Room features: Kitchen

Grand Suite

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Grand Triple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Studio (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Standard Studio

Deluxe Studio

Cottage

Cottage (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa

Deluxe Cottage

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