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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Map
1 Center Street Highway 171, Folly Beach, SC, 29439-0068
  • Center Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 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
(63 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(255 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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.

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1206 reviews

8.6/10

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

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people here went out of there way to make us comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

College visit

I did not prefer the blanket on our bed. The electrical outlets looked hazardous and for several people charging electronics. It did not look safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel- area was safe and walkable to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfredo, Hillsborough

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Oceanfront view; very friendly staff. Limited room service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorette

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

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kate

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was friendly & helpful with restaurant recommendations in the area. Enjoyed starbucks coffee from the market cafe downstairs. Only one negative: tv was not a smart tv so you are unable to stream a Netflix movie
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

AUSRA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ While the hotel offers a beautiful view, my overall experience was deeply disappointing. Way overpriced room was not maintained to acceptable standards of cleanliness. Most concerning was that I sustained multiple bed bug bites during my stay, which is wholly unacceptable for any hospitality establishment. Regrettably, I cannot recommend this hotel, as the scenic view does not compensate for the serious hygiene issues encountered.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the convenience of the beach and everything so close!!! I cannot say enough about the staff, they greeted us at each coming and going and were the friendliest and most helpful of any place I have stayed. The only thing I would change about it is the bedding, not much of a blanket. I wish I had brought one with me and the sheets were a little scratchy. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

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

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This stay was nothing but excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

Beta stay iv ever had in a hotel

Amazing view amazing. Price and the best service iv ever had at a hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited Folly for Spring Break and our experience was amazing. The on site restaurant and bar was super convenient and the served excellent drinks. Staff knew us by name and were always and helpful. The location of the hotel is walkable and convenient to restaurant and shopping. The only concern I had was security, we had incident on the beach in front of the hotel late one night. I wish they had more security especially at night to secure the property for guest and especially for guest with children. We will be coming back to the Tides :)

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was great. Location was great. Rooms very outdated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent view of the ocean just hate that when check in came we still had to wait on the room to be cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shivani

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location, hotel needs updating…

The location is terrific, right on the beach next to the pier. The hotel staff were very nice. We did not use the pool area, but it looked nice. The room was fine and bed was comfortable. Overall, the hotel shows the signs of wear being on the ocean. The glass sliding door was very difficult to open-close, and probably haven’t been cleaned in awhile. The open walkways from the elevator to room entrance are dirty and floors are typically wet from weather/overnight dew. The floors in our room were ‘sticky’, which even after housekeeping coming in to wash, still had a residue; not sure if it is the leaning product or moisture from being seaside. We are at the restaurant 1 evening and the food and drinks were good. We loved being able to have our dog stay with us, the $100 pet fee is higher than we’re used to, but at least it is per stay, not per night. The location allowed for walking everywhere so there was no need to drive once we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was a little dated, but clean. Thestaff was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025