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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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Beach bar
Front of property – evening/night
Superior Oceanfront King
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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
(279 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
(66 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 this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Beach hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
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.

The shopping around Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Center Street. 2 restaurants, 2 bars, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Enjoy American cuisine with a beachfront location at BLU Beach Bar & Grill, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the beach
  • Steps from Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge). Have fun in the sun at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel with summer activities like surfing/body boarding and volleyball.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Folly Beach hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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: USD 114 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 2.28 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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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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. 744 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1313 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms were in good shape/updated. Beds were comfortable. Access to the beach was great. All of the Staff were super friendly, helpful and accommodating. Pinky’s bar on site had great food and drinks, and is right on the beach. The only thing was that when I entered the room, there were two full diapers on the floor and there was hair in the bathroom. The curtains were torn and stained. everything else was great, so I got past it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HORACE, GROVETOWN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay...4 star.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect getaway for me and my daughter. Right on the beach and friendly environment. We had a blast!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Constructive criticism

Hotel needs to be updated with fresh paint and furniture in room. No exhaust fans in bathroom, slider door couldn’t be locked latch broken and the glass was filthy on the outside,room door bolt lock not working , AC units very loud. Bed comfortable, room service good, staff was very professional and helpful, location very good, We felt it was overpriced for the condition of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gilmer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is older but has had some renovations Room: was spacious, nice view of ocean. Balcony is small so no room to sit (no chairs available anyway) Tv is super small but ok since you’re not to watch tv on vacation right? The lobby: had a rather syringe scent of male cologne - was too much the lobby is dated. Old floor tile. Could use some refreshing. Pool: I would hate to have visited during peak summer cause there would have been no chairs available. Pool is small for such a large complex U have to have key card at all times to go in and out of the pool area. Which is understandable/security reasons - but not to enter the door to the lobby to get to restroom once you’ve already entered the pool area Staff: extremely nice and accommodating. I rated 3-4 stars just cause it’s dated and I’ve been to nicer places. I’m not sure we’d stay again unless it was a last minute trip as this was…. Foley is not the best beach either….
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the view. The room was decent it seemed to have stains on several areas such as the lamp shade and curtains. You could see where caulking was used to try and cover mold. Cons: no vending machines for a quick drink and no microwave. The staff was excellent and extremely friendly. Pros: staff, view, and Cold A/C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Super friendly staff. Minutes walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great place

Amazing location on the beach. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Would come back here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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