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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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Dine al fresco with ocean views at this coastal restaurant, featuring outdoor seating and a casual atmosphere.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and ocean view from the balcony.
Relax in a spacious area with a seating arrangement for conversation and relaxation, offering a view of a distant pier and greenery.
Relax by the oceanfront pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
Experience the sleek, modern design of Tides hotel, featuring a flat roof and spacious balconies.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and ocean view from the balcony.

Superior Oceanfront King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Enjoy ocean views from the balcony and relax in this stylish room with two single beds and a flat-screen TV.

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and flat-screen TV.

Premium Oceanfront King

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

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, desk, and balcony offering a view of palm trees.

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(258 reviews)
  • 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. 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
  • Folly Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 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
  • ‪Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - ‬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

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.

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 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

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 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

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 687 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1232 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

Carol, PARKER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JINNETT, Moncks Corner

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The staff was very accommodating, and we periodically received texts asking how our stay was. The beachfront view was phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Josette

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is amazing and the location can't be more convenient. The property is on the beach and therefore maintenance is a challenge. There are many exterior areas that are worn and have rust. Same for the interior of the rooms. It's not luxury, but very close and walkable to food and shops with great service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Showing it’s age / great beach location / ask for remodeled room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here!!! The staff was wonderful and helpful. You cannot beat the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Nice view and room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lama

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff. Convenient to everything and easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people at the front desk as well as doormen were very nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
33 Anniversary it was absolutely wonderful !!! Room and the view was absolutely beautiful the front deskworkers the maids and everyone who we seen working here was so friendly !!!! The only thing was a microwave in the rooms would be the only thing that we missed !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and i had the best time. Walking distance to everthing. Very friendly staff and are room was awesome. We definitely will recommend the tides to everyone and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. From the minute we pulled in the whole staff was very helpful and friendly. Perfect way to start a vacation! Place is very clean. We had a great first night with live music outside overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Meaghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location and staff are both excellent but beyond that the beach vacation experience was very average. The hotel doesn’t offer umbrellas and chairs for guests - they are available to rent from a third party company. The way it’s designed is not really conducive for bopping between beach and pool and it didn’t seem possible to order drinks and food to the beach or pool unless we missed that. (The pool is right next to Roasted Marketplace and blu has outdoor seating on beach). We did dine at BLU the night we arrived out of convenience and found it to be very average. The property itself seems very dated (rooms and elevators) but it was fine for what we needed. The oceanfront room was nice but would have loved if the balcony was large enough for a couple of chairs to have coffee out there. If you’re looking for that classic relaxing beach vacation experience, this isn’t the place for it in my opinion.
View from the pier
View from oceanfront room balcony
View from oceanfront room balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views and great service!
View of Folly Pier 4th floor
View of beach
View of Folly
View of Folly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lory

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was pleasant except mgr on staff complained about bed bugs around time of check in still charged me for 1 night stay pool area over crowded room also had unhealthy odor and the hotel room floors were greasy ?? Would not recommend staying here also the area was very trashy hookers getting let off and standing on sidewalks at night bar music too loud overall would not recommend for families
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful views! Hotel rooms need renovating

In person this hotel does not look like what is on the website video & pictures. We were very surprised & disappointed at the rooms and how run down they actually were in person. The front desk staff tried their best & were very kind in trying to help but there was only so much they could do. Everyone really was so nice. The lobby is lovely & the restaurants & shop as well. However the rooms need to be renovated & cleaned better for sure. A couple examples, floors were slimy feeling, first set of towels we got had hair on them, chairs had staining, there was staining on all the curtains & even the lampshades in the first room we were given.They need a good cleaning and better yet to be replaced. (Be aware that the pool/beach towels they supply are literally the size of a hand towel so it takes about 4 to lay them down to be the size large enough to lay on. ) That being said, the views from all the rooms is wonderful and the location couldn't be more convenient to everything Folly Beach and surrounding areas has to offer! Loved being able to take a quick 25 min ride into Downtown Charleston as well. However due to the state of the Tides rooms we would not stay there again. In addition we are dog lovers however even so, we were shocked at the amount of dogs. Could not get into the elevator or walk around the hotel without running into a dog. (albeit all were very friendly & sweet but still..) So if you are not a "dog person" I would caution to find a different place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025