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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Folly Island Beaches

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Exterior
Superior Oceanfront King
Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Oceanfront King

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Folly Beach

On the beach.With a stay at this Folly Beach hotel, you'll be steps from Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Center Street. Also, Folly Island Beaches is within half a mile (1 km) and Folly Beach County Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Center Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Beachfront hotel near Folly Island Beaches
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 Folly Beach hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4000 sq ft of conference space
  • 372 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1985
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available for a fee: USD 5 to 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Volleyball

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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'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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1143 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

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

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA, REISTERSTOWN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best experience! The staff were all sweet yet professional! Brandon was great… and Colton and Nico are Bell Hops on the next level! Beach bar is just what it should be…All rooms are ocean view! Right next to great beach Volleyball courts and fishing pier..So chill & walkable to everything! Heated Saltwater pool was nice too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very laid back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
While I did enjoy the area this hotel is located in the fact that the elevator has been broken for months is really frustrating. We had to wait forever to ride but then while we were there the other elevator broke too. Having to take the stairs with a wagon stroller and two little kids was really inconvenient. My husband ended up tripping coming up the stairs and hurt himself. Over all it wasn’t a great experience and I doubt I’d visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sirena, Greenville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has it all! Shops, restaurants, bars, and music. You'll enjoy your stay here and time on the beach. The service and staff are excellent! No laundry facility onsite, but there's a laundromat that is up the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall the hotel is nice. Rooms are renovated and reasonably decent. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Only issues we had were that one elevator was not working and ice machines were not working. Views are great and location is great with lots of stuff within the walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with great views!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akacia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for beach lovers!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IT WAS BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT . THE STAFF WAS AMAZING AND THE VIEW WAS PERFECT
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Location

The best thing about this place is the location. It has direct access to Folly Beach. The property itself could use some upgrades. The second elevator being broken makes for a long wait during busy times. Overall it's decent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

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

Weekend get away

From moment arrived everything was perfect from check in to check out. Definitely will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine M

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Pro’s first: Room was cute. Nicely decorated. Large enough for 3 of us. Shower large. Enough towels. 7th floor amazing view of the ocean. Reception desk people are amazing. Restaurant people were sweet. Restaurant food was just mid. Ok for dinner nothing fancy. Cons: Room was dirty when we checked in. Contact lens stuck on the bathroom counter. Coffee drips on both surfaces. It was clear the room wasn’t cleaned fully. Let front desk know. We went to Walmart and purchased cleaning materials. Front desk offered to move us, but we had already got our stuff set up and decided if that room wasn’t cleaned then wasn’t really confident there was anything to say next room was cleaned either. The bathroom door didn’t close. Reception sent someone but he couldn’t fix it. It got fixed while we were out the next day. Honestly had the room been clean, none of this other stuff would have been a problem. Also there is only one elevator working - we were on the 7th floor. Not super convenient. Just all little aggravating things but cleanliness is a biggie. Ironically we would stay again. Great location. Good rates. BUT Would bring cleaning supplies :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, Encampment

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Two thumbs up
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell, OAK HILL

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

PERRY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very friendly and the hotel was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
only stayed one night so not a lot of time to evaluate but we had no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy, Charleston

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. Susan, Beth, Jay, jeff, T and Patrick were awesome. They were attentive and personable. I would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025