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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Beach bar
Property preview
Lobby sitting area
Superior Oceanfront King
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Center Street Highway 171, Folly Beach, SC, 29439-0068
  • Place, Center Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Oceanfront King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(271 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Folly Beach

At Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel you'll be within steps of Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, BLU Beach Bar & Grill, serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own beach bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find cabanas, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find a conference centre, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. To-go breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Folly Beach hotel, attractions include Port of Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina.

What's nearby

  • Center Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly River Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loggerheads Beach Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Folly Beach Crab Shack - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge). Have fun in the sun at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel with summer activities such as surfing/body boarding and volleyball.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Folly Beach hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 4000 sq ft of conference space
  • 372 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1985
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel offers 132 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • BLU Beach Bar & Grill
  • Pier101 Restaurant & Bar
  • Roasted Coffee + Shop

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 114 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night.
  • Service fee: 3 per cent
  • Resort fee: USD 19.62 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Pool access

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 114 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 21 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Folly Beach Hotel
Folly Beach Tides
Folly Beach Tides Hotel
Hotel Tides
Tides Folly Beach
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Tides Hotel
Tides Hotel Folly Beach
Folly Beach Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Folly Beach
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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yep, Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel is on Folly Island Beaches, which hotel guests give top marks. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel have a pool?

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel has a heated pool and an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel features a heated pool, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants.

What makes Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and beach cabanas, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel.

Is Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, it's no surprise that Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, to-go breakfast is served daily between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

No, Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 725 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1278 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cendea

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service
Beachfront!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: all rooms are ocean front, loved the walking convenience for restaurants and shopping, the staff was extremely Hospitable and kind! Cons: There is no where to hang swimming suits in the hotel room (no hooks or lines), so we had to hang our wet stuff all over the room. There isn’t a designated spot on the beach for the hotel so you have to pay extra for seats and umbrellas. Bring your own beach towels for sure because theirs are small and poor quality. Overall we enjoyed our stay and LOVE Folly Beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JINNETT, Moncks Corner

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The staff was very accommodating, and we periodically received texts asking how our stay was. The beachfront view was phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Our beach front vacation

Our stay was very good. Being so close to the beach was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older property with some upgrades. Some still in progress. All oceanfront rooms. Very nice inside and outside restaurant/bar area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonna

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely clean. Only complaint is how loud the air conditioner was. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

Folly Beach

Good beachfront location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the whole hotel vibe the new pinky’s on the beach restaurant was just opening day I left so excited for my next visit Pool should open earlier then 10am in morning thou when on vacay everyone wakes up n starts day early n would have loved to get in pool earlier then 10am N lobby restaurant n bar stay open later then 11pm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanisha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in desperate need of an upgrade - our room and the pool made us consider leaving and finding an alternate stay because they just didn’t look clean at all. The hotel definitely shows its age. I will say - the staff was absolutely amazing and made the stay worthwhile! They were ALL extremely nice and accommodating!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary Jo

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location to beach. Beach area well kept. Outside Blu bar/dining with live music on Saturday was nice. The room had great ocean view and was adequate. The pool area was smaller. Needed more seating. Had a nice poolside bar/drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teri

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kam

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff at Tides were very friendly and helpful I did have an issue that I called down to the front desk about. There was a dog barking all night long and howling, staff said they could check it out but there was nothing they could do about it. My issue is if I am paying $400 a night to stay in a room I should not have to listen to a dog bark and howl. My stay should be as important as the irresponsible pet ownerswho brought their dog to the hotel and left it in the room by itself. They do need to put fans in the bathrooms. There was so much humidity in the bathroom. The ceiling was dripping water. There was also mold on our curtain in the room from the air conditioner There was four of us that stayed in our room. There were only three towels left each day so we would go down and get extra towels and then housekeeping would come in and take those extra towels so we had to go back to the front desk and get towels again They could definitely do some updating to the property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t like that the phone in our room didn’t work. We told the front desk and they said a storm blew everything out a few weeks ago and that they are trying to get it working We did like the beautiful view from our room Also the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025