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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

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A room with large windows, a white reception desk, and two round tables with white tablecloths.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $297
$261 nightly
$297 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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1 Center Street Highway 171, Folly Beach, SC, 29439-0068
  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Center Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a view of the sea.

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Superior Oceanfront King

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the ocean.

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

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

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Premium Oceanfront King

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

View all photos for Superior Oceanfront King

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a TV.

Superior Oceanfront King

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Folly Beach

When you 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 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Charleston City Market.

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Center Street - 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
  • College of Charleston - 17 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lowlife - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chico Feo - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel offers 132 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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 television is 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 Pinky's on the Beach, 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.
Pinky's on the Beach - 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. Open daily.
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

  • Pier101 Restaurant & Bar
  • Pinky's on the Beach
  • 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 26.16 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 885 out of 1584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1584 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being right on the beach and so many restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice beach hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place I have ever stayed great service and people and rooms
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view of the beach and the staff was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay on folly!!! Great value and the views were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly! Amazing location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach location and access was great and right there at the pier. Room was very clean and all the staff was so nice and helpful.everything was great 👍. Would definately stay there again if I come this way. Excellent beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were clean and in a good location for beach access, shopping shops, and restaurants in walking distances. Staff was very friendly. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, beautiful view of pier and ocean and very customer friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service - great location ! We love the tides !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach view was amazing and the room was super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most friendly and helpful staff anywhere! Hotel was clean and room was clean. Great location to enjoy the ocean for a few days with restaurants all within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach view and lively bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot to take in a quick beach trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beach view wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location. Lovely staff and clean beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean. Check in was easy and staff were great views can’t be beat
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WALTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice on the beach property great staff some wear on the building but no problems would return
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Harrison and all front staff were all very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026