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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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Superior Oceanfront King
Front of property – evening/night
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(278 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Oceanfront King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from Port of Charleston and 11 mi (17.8 km) from College of Charleston.

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

About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Beach hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
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 transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go 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 motorised 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,000 square foot 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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 films

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

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
  • 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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Reviews

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 746 out of 1311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1311 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that all the rooms are ocean front. I didn't like the balconies being so narrow!! Very difficult to sit in a chair, no room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, PARKER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
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

Melinda

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

10/10 Excellent

Francis M. Bass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location, could use an overhaul

Booked 2 rooms for a girls weekend, 6 months in advance. Contacted the hotel directly to request rooms be adjoining. Upon check in, was advised rooms were on different floors. Evidently Hotels.com sent the hotel in accurate room requests so ended up with a superior (floors 2-8) and a premium (floors 7-9), even though I booked 2 superior rooms. Front desk was able to find us rooms next to each other, but not adjoining. Service at the front desk was always friendly. Sadly, someone in our group got food poisoning and was unable to let housekeeping into the room in the morning. Contacted the front desk twice when the room was available for cleaning, but they never came back. Hotel location is fantastic, but be prepared to hear the “downtown” activities at night. Decent food, drinks, and service at Pinky’s. Good Starbucks coffee downstairs. The hotel is old and shows it. Lots of patched holes, gaps in the door, and the showers didn’t drain well. One of the elevators was out of commission several times. Comfortable beds and a monster of a AC unit! Overall, it was an okay stay, but don’t expect anything other than a low 3 star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

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

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Great staff, great view, with some opportunities

Starting with the positives: The staff was incredible. They were friendly, took the time to learn our names, and were very helpful. The view from our room was beautiful. The coffee shop was great and we appreciated their extended hours. If there is one thing that should be remediated immediately it is the overwhelming smell of cleaning products/air freshener in the lobby which actually made me feel like the hotel was dirty because it felt like it was covering up some other smell. It really made it unpleasant to be in the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty impressive for a hotel on the beach, it was not sandy! We weren’t sleeping on exfoliating sheets. The smell was appealing of the facility. The restaurant, Pinky’s, could have had better service. It wasn’t busy but took awhile to get our food. We only ate there once due to service. But would definitely stay at Tides again and have already recommended this hotel to several friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

arsham

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

Folly beach The best place to go.

Close to beach and town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, Germantown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect vacation spot. Park once and enjoy the week! Loved it….thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable stay but should be updated
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and Jeff was very nice !!! He helped us with our bags and stuff there was another guy too that helped us !! Really nice people! We will be back again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We stay here every summer

The staff at the hotel is super friendly! We were disappointed in the new restaurant "Pinky's". The food and service were not great and had too much of a cheesy beach bar feel. The previous restaurant was much better!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

albin

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