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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Beach bar
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby sitting area
Superior Oceanfront King

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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 Two Queen

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(280 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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Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 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
(70 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
(23 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

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 - 3 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
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Beach hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
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 2.28 per accommodation, per night.
  • 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. 750 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1321 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Awesome location

Outdoor bar seating
View from the pier
2nd floor room view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our stay! A+
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms were in good shape/updated. Beds were comfortable. Access to the beach was great. All of the Staff were super friendly, helpful and accommodating. Pinky’s bar on site had great food and drinks, and is right on the beach. The only thing was that when I entered the room, there were two full diapers on the floor and there was hair in the bathroom. The curtains were torn and stained. everything else was great, so I got past it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HORACE, GROVETOWN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay...4 star.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect getaway for me and my daughter. Right on the beach and friendly environment. We had a blast!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Constructive criticism

Hotel needs to be updated with fresh paint and furniture in room. No exhaust fans in bathroom, slider door couldn’t be locked latch broken and the glass was filthy on the outside,room door bolt lock not working , AC units very loud. Bed comfortable, room service good, staff was very professional and helpful, location very good, We felt it was overpriced for the condition of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gilmer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is older but has had some renovations Room: was spacious, nice view of ocean. Balcony is small so no room to sit (no chairs available anyway) Tv is super small but ok since you’re not to watch tv on vacation right? The lobby: had a rather syringe scent of male cologne - was too much the lobby is dated. Old floor tile. Could use some refreshing. Pool: I would hate to have visited during peak summer cause there would have been no chairs available. Pool is small for such a large complex U have to have key card at all times to go in and out of the pool area. Which is understandable/security reasons - but not to enter the door to the lobby to get to restroom once you’ve already entered the pool area Staff: extremely nice and accommodating. I rated 3-4 stars just cause it’s dated and I’ve been to nicer places. I’m not sure we’d stay again unless it was a last minute trip as this was…. Foley is not the best beach either….
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the view. The room was decent it seemed to have stains on several areas such as the lamp shade and curtains. You could see where caulking was used to try and cover mold. Cons: no vending machines for a quick drink and no microwave. The staff was excellent and extremely friendly. Pros: staff, view, and Cold A/C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Super friendly staff. Minutes walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great place

Amazing location on the beach. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Would come back here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Super friendly staff! Conveniently located, pretty lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can tell the hotel is older, but the room was clean, pool was nice staff was friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that all the rooms are ocean front. I didn't like the balconies being so narrow!! Very difficult to sit in a chair, no room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, PARKER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with beautiful views right on the ocean. Staff is very friendly and helpful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but the staff was phenomenal! They were all extremely helpful and friendly, especially the valet gentleman. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis M. Bass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location, could use an overhaul

Booked 2 rooms for a girls weekend, 6 months in advance. Contacted the hotel directly to request rooms be adjoining. Upon check in, was advised rooms were on different floors. Evidently Hotels.com sent the hotel in accurate room requests so ended up with a superior (floors 2-8) and a premium (floors 7-9), even though I booked 2 superior rooms. Front desk was able to find us rooms next to each other, but not adjoining. Service at the front desk was always friendly. Sadly, someone in our group got food poisoning and was unable to let housekeeping into the room in the morning. Contacted the front desk twice when the room was available for cleaning, but they never came back. Hotel location is fantastic, but be prepared to hear the “downtown” activities at night. Decent food, drinks, and service at Pinky’s. Good Starbucks coffee downstairs. The hotel is old and shows it. Lots of patched holes, gaps in the door, and the showers didn’t drain well. One of the elevators was out of commission several times. Comfortable beds and a monster of a AC unit! Overall, it was an okay stay, but don’t expect anything other than a low 3 star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Great staff, great view, with some opportunities

Starting with the positives: The staff was incredible. They were friendly, took the time to learn our names, and were very helpful. The view from our room was beautiful. The coffee shop was great and we appreciated their extended hours. If there is one thing that should be remediated immediately it is the overwhelming smell of cleaning products/air freshener in the lobby which actually made me feel like the hotel was dirty because it felt like it was covering up some other smell. It really made it unpleasant to be in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025