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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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

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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Folly Beach

When you a stay at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel in Folly Beach, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. .This beach hotel is 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from Port of Charleston and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from 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 Intl. Airport (CHS) - 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

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel offers 132 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 132 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies. Cable programming along with MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at BLU Beach Bar & Grill, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Folly Beach? This hotel has 4000 square feet (372 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
BLU Beach Bar & Grill - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Roasted Coffee + Shop - This beachfront coffee shop serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
Pier101 Restaurant & Bar - This beach seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

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 available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 114 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 2.28 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: 3 percent
  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Folly Beach Hotel
Folly Beach Tides
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Tides Folly Beach
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Tides Hotel
Tides Hotel Folly Beach
Folly Beach Holiday Inn
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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 751 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1320 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tides is first and foremost the beachfront hotel on Folly Beach. That is a tremendous plus! In addition to the beach, the hotel pool is grand. The hotel porters were especially friendly and helpful. The in-house restaurant is good but doesn’t serve breakfast. The restaurant on the pier next door is owned by the hotel. That is where breakfast is. A bit inconvenient. Fortunately we had no rain. All in all The Tides is a good value. Plenty of attractions within walking distance. Great ve The Tides a go. I will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther, Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Ann

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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