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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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Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
$169
$148 nightly
$169 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

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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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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

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

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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
(67 reviews)
  • 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
(73 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 Beach Fishing Pier. .This beach hotel is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Medical University of South Carolina and 11 mi (17.8 km) from College of Charleston.

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) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LoLo's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬2 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 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 784 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1359 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rodney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the ocean view; however, the balcony was very small with no room for chairs or a table. The staff was very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ayesha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Water pressure and temperature was a little difficult and the pipes in the walls were noisy. Other than that, it was wonderful! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a short stay but enjoyed our time. The hotel is older but the staff was wonderful and the restaurant Pinky's had great desserts. Location is wonderful right next to pier and can walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ocean front property, clean, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliest hotel staff I have ever come across in All of my years of travel! Lovely views room could use some furniture updating. Beach was great as was Pinky’s for dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really nice beach at hotel but chairs extra from vendor in the beach. Also no screen in the sliding door but a beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

Our Honeymoon

Was a wonderful experience! Nice rooms with a comfortable bed and sofa. Everyone was so friendly. Will stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiram

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need is right here
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Anniversary trip

Lovely time. Beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

Anniversary Stay

It was our anniversary weekend and it was amazing there. The staff was incredibly polite and helpful, the facilities were pretty awesome. And you cannot beat the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Malida

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

8/10 Good

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outdoor pool with view of the ocean was the best feature, in addition to a welcoming and friendly staff. Interior public (common) spaces need an update. Leaky lobby roof and questionable elevator performance were surprise features for such an upscale hotel. Would still recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra Ann

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Wonderful visit!

We enjoyed our short holiday! Room was clean, staff was friendly and accommodating, amazing view with direct beach access... overall fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
View was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Isaac

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Internet was awful. No water pressure, couldn’t was my hair. Ceiling of the bathroom was falling apart. The TV was going in and out. The refrigerator wasn’t staying cold. Maintenance supposedly fixed it. Way too much money for the room we rented. Disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

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

6/10 Okay

Ray

Liked: Staff & service
Room was dated and could have been cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025