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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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Superior Oceanfront King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
$158
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9

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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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(289 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
(74 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 this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3-star Folly Beach hotel with coffee shop/cafe
At Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
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.

Enjoy the cabanas (surcharge) and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel with activities like surfing/body boarding and volleyball.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool and a terrace.

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

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

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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 793 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1371 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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay! I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Balcony small with no chairs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dariia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Charlotte

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

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The STAFF was top notch and eager to please. The establishment leaves a lot to be desired. The balcony was very small with no wiggle room. The walls are very thin, you hear everything going on. If you're charging 400 to 500 dollars a night, I expect a lot more than what was delivered. Again, they got great people working for them, make them proud to work there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in the TIDES HOTEL. Property needs to be severely updated. Small rooms and bad condensation in bathrooms. Musky odor and wetness stayed for hours overall bad experience
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great view of the ocean no microwave found out the last night you had to request one no signs that said microwaves available upon request.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean view, comfortable bed, nice bathroom and linens, easy parking, staff quick to respond to minor issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delaney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location- walkable to restaurants, bars and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Room was average, needed paint and complete renovation of bathroom-the tub had aging cracks, the door jambs showed rust. I understand that the property may be undergoing some renovations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was amazing. The staff were very helpful with everything and genuinely friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Good employees that treated you like they care if you come back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looking forward to staying again soon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There don’t seem to be many hotels on Folly Beach, mostly air bnbs so options are limited. Tides is a decent hotel but could offer and do more. -A shuttle service to/from the airport and Charleston would be nice. -Recognizing special occasions like birthdays would be nice. -No shower caps available in the room. -Housekeeping does the bare minimum. There was water on the bathroom sink before I left and still there when I returned after housekeeping had come through. They left a cup of water out, basic things that other hotels would have cleaned up. -I like the different flavors of water each afternoon. -The bed and pillows were very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were responsive to your needs:Such as stopped drain. Enjoyed the restaurant Pinkys and nearby pier 101 breakfast and dinner meals. #1 beach views. Convenient to everything shopping and restaurants in folly. And live music
Sunset
Shrimp Boat
Evening sky
Looking out over Folly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Lovely stsy

Nice room comfy bed. Odd situation with bathroom sink hot water. It wouldn’t get warm unless shower was also turned on. The girl at reception listened and then said “how odd”. We agreed it was. As we were checking out we don’t know if or how it was resolved
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly, spectacular beach views from the room & poolside, very clean, & courteous plus very friendly staff that was available at all hours for service. Dining walkable & food excellent! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Arsim, maricopa

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

stacy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025