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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.
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A room with large windows, a white reception desk, and two round tables with white tablecloths.
Two people sitting at a wooden deck with a view of the beach and ocean.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'TIDES' sign, multiple balconies, and a parking area with several cars.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $212
$186 nightly
$212 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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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

View all photos for Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

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

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(347 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
(91 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
(97 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

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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 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Charleston City Market and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Medical University of South Carolina.

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
  • Charleston City Market - 19 min drive - 12.9 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
  • ‪Chico Feo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lowlife - ‬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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 897 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1633 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, staff was great, lovely beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great! Pinky’s Restaurant was superb!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love Folly beach. And the location of the hotel is excellent. Right on the beach and close to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and clean .. located perfectly on the beach and close to restaurants, shops! Would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice beach hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our beach view was gorgeous, the staff was great and Pinky’s was such a fun atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing and the easy access to the beach was a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Tides!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beachfront hotel. Pricey as hell but fun place. Staff is very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the beach is top notch. Right next to the peer and easy access. Property is well maintained and staff is friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, oceanfront room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our time at the Tides. The proximity to the beach and the many eating places close by, you hardly had to leave Folly. It is also close to downtown Charleston ( about 25 minutes). Highly recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third time at the property. It has only gotten better over the years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were so friendly and helpful especially Jay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was gorgeous. Loved being close to the pier. The staff were a pleasure to work with. I would book Tides again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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