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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
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Oceanfront King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Located on the beach, Tides Folly Beach Hotel offers a sun-kissed haven with a beach bar, poolside bar, and oceanfront dining at BLU Restaurant and Bar. Soak up the fun with surfing/body boarding or volleyball; then unwind by the outdoor pool or indulge in shopping on site. Guests rave about this hotel's excellent staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Room options

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Superior Oceanfront King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Oceanfront King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Oceanfront Two Queen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Oceanfront King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(265 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel is in a walkable area with great shopping. USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. South Carolina Aquarium and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and ecotours nearby.
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Map
1 Center Street Highway 171, Folly Beach, SC, 29439-0068

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 Intl. Airport (CHS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
At Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel, you can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and American cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like surfing/body boarding and volleyball. Shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and an elevator
  • Wedding services, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All 132 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast 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 motorized 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,000 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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 movies

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

Property 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 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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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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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

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

Yes, Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 114 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel located?

Located in Folly Beach, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district, just steps from Center Street and Folly Island Beaches. Folly River Park and Folly Beach Fishing Pier are also within 10 minutes.

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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1250 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the rooms are oceanfront and the staff are so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect weekend retreat
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic! For once the Hotel was as shown in the advertisements!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great hotel on the beach. A bit older, but everything you need and more!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean front hotel ! Jay always makes us feel extra welcome ! Front desk staff very accommodating as well
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great. Good restaurants with a short walk. Room great also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT STAFF
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Coffee shop in the hotel! Easy walk to a ton of restaurants and shops. Outdoor pool was also very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! Jay, Colton, bartenders Dylan and Dan and everyone else were great! We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Jami

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time at Folly and The Tides did not disappoint! Great customer service. Building is older but they keep it clean and keep you informed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young folks who managing this property are amazing. They are smart, energetic, and p
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tides. The rooms were wonderful and you can't beat the view! The staff was welcoming and so very helpful. You can't beat the location and the views at Tides!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice place!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cassi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Property was very nice. Room needed some touch ups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

BRUNO

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Isaac

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was pretty run down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this hotel. It’s beautiful and the staff is so accommodating. You can even text them to ask to bring blankets! The beds are super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025