Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(292 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
(67 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
(74 reviews)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Folly Beach

On the beach.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Folly Beach Fishing Pier and a 5-minute walk from Center Street. Folly Island Beaches and Folly River Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Center Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly River Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sunset Cay Marina - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LoLo's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
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.

  • 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.

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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 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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
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
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. 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. 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 795 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1373 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

JOSEPH, Charleston

Parking wasn't easy. I had to wait for someone to notice I couldn't get through the gate at which point they opened it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and gorgeous view of Atlantic from every room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful trip. Colton was great and so helpful. Everyone was so friendly and loved the views, location and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the views and convienience location to beach and walkable restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Nice employees. Great hotel restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly helpful staff, a balcony with a beautiful view of the ocean. All rooms are oceanfront.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rickey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My only complaint about the room was there was no handicap bars in the shower. But other than that it was perfect. We hope to be back this spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time with our long weekend at the Tides, from the balcony we watched and listen to the waves crashing along the beach. Walked the pier, shop's and dined at local restaurant's. It was a very relaxing weekend enjoyed by my wife and family!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waynette B

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

Great stay

Exceptional
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Friendly professional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kyla

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Older hotel but view was great. Screen on slider would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is nice. Rooms are outdated but clean. Bed was not comfortable. Balcony was kind of a joke. Pinky's was great. Location was great. They say the $100 hold comes off when you check out but it doesn't. I'm guessing 3-5 days. Was also charged two $100 holds. I was assured they would be refunded. We'll see. We will probably stay somewhere different next time just because of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with lots of bars and live music options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great staff and great views. The water pressure in the shower was awesome! We found that the water temperature would change on you from time to time, by itself, when washing your hands or taking a shower. Most of the time it got extremely hotter. To flush the toilet, you have to hold down the handle to get the contents down. On our floor, some of the lights going to the rooms, on the walk ways, were out and it was hard to see. The crack under the door made for a very noisy stay. We finally had to put something in the cracks. The bed was very uncomfortable. The springs were unavoidable. The pillows were nasty. The toilet seat was broken. The tub needed some love too. It was dirty. The back of the bathroom door looked like some termites got a hold of it. There was plywood under the mattress. The balcony windows were filthy too. There were constant issues with the elevators. They also put orange cones out in some of the parking places to keep locals out. I can understand that concept, but certainly there is a better way to handle that situation. Some things can be overlooked, but for the amount of money spent, we expected a little more than what we got. The ads do not reflect the current status of the rooms. Very let down and disappointed.
Tub
Crack under front door
Bathroom door
Broken toilet seat
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an awesome view. As to getting was awful with the street close with so many people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Wonderful place to stay!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view. Balcony’s are small, too small for/with no chairs. Room Amenities are aged, sink slow to drain, shower door doesn’t function well…needs updating overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No safe in rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice. Since there are tubs I would like to see a handicap bar to get in and out of the tub. View was wonderful. Chairs on the balcony would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

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

4/10 Poor

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Need some maintenance updates. Elevator out and got some people stuck. Phone didn’t work in room and after requesting fix no one ever came. One curtain missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025