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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Superior Oceanfront King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Superior Oceanfront King

  • 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

  • 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

  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Folly Beach hotel steps from Folly Island Beaches
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.

Languages

English

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

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: 3.27 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
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
Folly Beach Tides Hotel
Hotel Tides
Tides Folly Beach
Tides Folly Beach Hotel
Tides Hotel
Tides Hotel Folly Beach
Folly Beach Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Folly Beach
Tides Folly Beach Hotel 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. 602 out of 1081 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1081 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1081 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1081 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1081 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

FREDERICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vanessa, SEATTLE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sunrise at the beach is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanksgiving 24
Macy was amazing!! Friendly very helpful. She and Cordale helped me get my firestick working with the tv so my husband could watch his football game. Kat at the front desk was also awesome. I lost my bracelet. She checked all the lost and found. So hopefully it will turn up. Everything was great as always!! Staff is great!! Now neighbors top and side not so much. But we love Folly & Tides we will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John, King of Prussia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay overall very good. Not the first time we've stayed at the tides and each stay we had good experience. Although this stay, Don't know why music by pool area was blaring at 7am Saturday morning which was very aggravating. Called the front desk and they turned the music off.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Wake up to sunrise was the best in a nice clean room No complaints everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay resort has it all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Folly beach is gorgeous. The hotel lobby is great. If you have a pet, it seems like a great hotel. The rooms are not well kept. The bathrooms are not well maintained, and we found a bedbug in our room which, impressively, did not seem to alarm the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Cathy

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First and last time staying at Tides! Very noisy! Many inconveniences such as only 1 working elevator that was programmed to stop on every floor for several hours a day causing long delays getting to and from your room. No prior notice of parking lot getting resurfaced which cause parking issues, making getting around the property with your pet difficult, and the tar odor was horrible. The room looked clean but had been heavily deodorized which was concerning and affected our sinuses. The 2 stars are for location and friendliness of staff only!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy folly, kust dont stay here when you do
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We Always love our stays at Tides!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is the star but property needs help
The front desk staff was amazing and the location was beautiful but the property itself was rough around the edges. The tub was in bad shape and the shower curtain rod was hanging on by a thread. I understand we were by the ocean but there was an excessive amount of rust in the room. One elevator was out of order and the other either had a 12 person line or a cleaning cart waiting to get on it. I was on the fifth floor and had to use the stairs everytime. Which was not convenient with all my luggage and pet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Outdated and dirty. Photos are misleading.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Showing it's age but still awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman, Waltham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such an epic stay that I decided to extend it! A big thank you to David and Jay for their help when I checked in—they were both so welcoming and efficient. And a special shoutout to Ellie this morning for assisting me with extending my stay. Her vibe was amazing, she was incredibly informative, and her epic smile truly brightened my day. I can’t wait for my next staycation here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice spot but you will get ripped off!
We had a great visit and would have planned to return every trip to Charleston but I noticed a very big charge on my cc bill and when I called I was told it was a " Smoking Fee", WHAT?? She said they have these super sensitive sensors that detect smoke, candeles, burned hairspray from a straightener, but they definitely wouldn't pick up the smoke from the corridor or balconies that we could smell from our room during our stay, eye roll.. so we were falsly accused and charged a ludicrous fee of almost double what the room charge was for something we didn't do!!! I will NOT be returning and I would suggest AVOIDING Tides Folley Beach. I'm also shocked that they can do servalence like that without any notification, shady.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just beautiful. Perfect spot, perfect view, the sound of the waves. Sunset and sunrise!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kadee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its hard to get to Charleston, no public transport . Take note of this if you are a foreigner, but the local town is very walkable and quaint.There was no breakfast buffet which the booking said they have breakfast. The hotel facilities are good, staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Amenities
Great location and service. We will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tides Folly was a lovely stay. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. The location can't be beat! Right on Folly Beach with fabulous views of the Atlantic. Great food, drink and shopping is a short stroll up the main street in front of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024