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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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Beach bar
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Meeting facility
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$151
$132 nightly
$151 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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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.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Oceanfront King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(67 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 Island Beaches. .This beach hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from College of Charleston and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Medical University of South Carolina.

What's nearby

  • Center Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Folly River Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sunset Cay Marina - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LoLo's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 2.28 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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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 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 795 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1373 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the views and convienience location to beach and walkable restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Nice employees. Great hotel restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly helpful staff, a balcony with a beautiful view of the ocean. All rooms are oceanfront.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rickey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My only complaint about the room was there was no handicap bars in the shower. But other than that it was perfect. We hope to be back this spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time with our long weekend at the Tides, from the balcony we watched and listen to the waves crashing along the beach. Walked the pier, shop's and dined at local restaurant's. It was a very relaxing weekend enjoyed by my wife and family!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waynette B

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

Great stay

Exceptional
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Friendly professional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kyla

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Older hotel but view was great. Screen on slider would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is nice. Rooms are outdated but clean. Bed was not comfortable. Balcony was kind of a joke. Pinky's was great. Location was great. They say the $100 hold comes off when you check out but it doesn't. I'm guessing 3-5 days. Was also charged two $100 holds. I was assured they would be refunded. We'll see. We will probably stay somewhere different next time just because of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with lots of bars and live music options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great staff and great views. The water pressure in the shower was awesome! We found that the water temperature would change on you from time to time, by itself, when washing your hands or taking a shower. Most of the time it got extremely hotter. To flush the toilet, you have to hold down the handle to get the contents down. On our floor, some of the lights going to the rooms, on the walk ways, were out and it was hard to see. The crack under the door made for a very noisy stay. We finally had to put something in the cracks. The bed was very uncomfortable. The springs were unavoidable. The pillows were nasty. The toilet seat was broken. The tub needed some love too. It was dirty. The back of the bathroom door looked like some termites got a hold of it. There was plywood under the mattress. The balcony windows were filthy too. There were constant issues with the elevators. They also put orange cones out in some of the parking places to keep locals out. I can understand that concept, but certainly there is a better way to handle that situation. Some things can be overlooked, but for the amount of money spent, we expected a little more than what we got. The ads do not reflect the current status of the rooms. Very let down and disappointed.
Tub
Crack under front door
Bathroom door
Broken toilet seat
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an awesome view. As to getting was awful with the street close with so many people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Wonderful place to stay!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view. Balcony’s are small, too small for/with no chairs. Room Amenities are aged, sink slow to drain, shower door doesn’t function well…needs updating overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No safe in rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice. Since there are tubs I would like to see a handicap bar to get in and out of the tub. View was wonderful. Chairs on the balcony would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Need some maintenance updates. Elevator out and got some people stuck. Phone didn’t work in room and after requesting fix no one ever came. One curtain missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall I really enjoyed this property. I loved the lobby, the beach, and Pinky's Restaurant. The rooms could use some updating. The bathroom's caulking was terrible. I also think it would be better to not have such slick tile in the bathroom. I understand why you have tile everywhere with all the sand, but having that slick of a tile in the bathroom is an accident waiting to happen. The mattresses also need to be updated. I also don't like having a glass top on the table in the room. It would have also been nice to have some kind of seating on the balcony to enjoy the view without having to stand up the whole time. Other than those things mentioned, the room was fairly comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful view 😍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay! I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025