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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
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

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

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Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

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

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Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

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

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

Premium Oceanfront King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 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 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

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Center Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly River Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunset Cay Marina - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

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 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 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
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

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

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 800 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1374 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect and clean and the front desk guy Patrick was super nice and helpful and the door guy was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Always come in early October.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Viviana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and staff was great! Shower pressure in our room was not good at all very hard to wash your hair if you have long hair.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very nice and helpful. I arrived before check-in on a busy check-out day so had to wait for a room. I lost my phone before arriving, and they went out of their way to find me to let me know when a room was available. The rooms are clean and modern. The ocean view is great, and the balcony allowed for having the door open for the breeze and enjoying the view. I was here in the fall, so summer is likely a different experience. I enjoyed the quiet beach and lounge chairs by the pool. Pinky's is a fun restaurant with good diner-type food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC unit made a rattling noise all night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Graden, Heartland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and professional. Parking available on-site with a parking pass (room key required for access), or you can let the Valet take care of it. They have two elevators, We stayed in Room 916 (2 Queen beds) from 10/25/2025 to 10/30/2025. The room was above Pinky's (the bar on the ground floor) but the music was not intrusive (and they are not open too late) and was mostly drown out by the wonderful ocean view, and sound of the waves. The beds were soft and comfortable, plenty of pillows. There is mini-fridge, but no microwave. The hotel may be able to provide one on request. The bathroom does not have an exhaust fan and it stayed pretty humid in there. There is a shower (no tub), and no shower door. Plenty of towels. Papaya brand soap, hair care in the room. There is a coffee shop next to the elevators, with a friendly staff. 10/10 will be back the next time we find ourselves in need of a beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great! We picked the location because we were traveling with our dog. We received amazing treatment from the time of our arrival until we left. They treated our dog like she was a special guest! We had a great time. It exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful trip. Colton was great and so helpful. Everyone was so friendly and loved the views, location and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, view great and room comfortable. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

The room was average ,a little worn. We were there 4 nights and our room was only cleaned once, floors were not swept or vacuumed. The ice machine on our floor was broken. The staff was very kind and friendly, positive vibe. The big plus at this hotel is the location all rooms face the ocean, take the elevator down out the door your toes are in the sand! Nice little Starbucks downstairs and very walkable to restaurants. Very relaxed hippie vibe, not fancy at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great room and view, and even the price wasn’t too bad. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Only a couple of dislikes … the water pressure was bad and there is no door to the shower. Also, we had requested sheets changed and floor cleaned one day but they did not do it. And they don’t have laundry facilities available, which was very inconvenient for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, view was not great. We were over Pinkys so to the right and below we had layers of roofs. View to the left was great. Lots of loud music. The worse part was the lack of water pressure, if you have hair, it takes forever to wet and rince. The staff was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean room with a great view of the ocean. Convenience of short, walk to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tides was just what we needed! It was enjoyable watching the surfers from our 4th floor oceanfront room. We liked having dinner available at Pinky's and especially since it was a rainy night. The beds were very comfortable. The only negative I would give is the condition of the bathroom and tub.. It needs to be spruced up and the crack in the tub repaired. I will definitely return in the future!!! Thanks to the very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean. People are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The location is perfect but the noise is over the top. I was on the 4th floor, and tried going to bed around 10 but the following things happened, effectively ruining the stay. 1. I turned on the heat because it was a bit chilly but this resulted in a burnt smell coming out, which caused the smoke detector to go off. After opening the balcony, this rectified the issue. 2. About 15 min later there was a group cheering on the beach from a wedding party. No big deal, I get they were just having fun. 3. 2 drunk guys are yelling, and arguing outside of my room door, which took about 30 min for them to leave. 4. The room next door had music blasting and wouldn’t open the door for the front desk to turn it off. In the end I left and stayed on IoP. This has been the worst hotel experience I’ve had in a very long time. I would advise anyone to go elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saaketh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful unobstructed view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alequa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I love this place. The best place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views! Walkable to everything! Very clean and the staff was super friendly! Jay and Patrick stood out and were always very welcoming and accommodating. We would definitely return! Thank you!
AMAZING sunrise every morning!
Loved the free bottled water available!
Views!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025