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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Folly Island Beaches

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

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 Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach County Park
    ‪4 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 Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sunset Cay Marina - 4 min drive - 2.6 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
  • ‪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 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 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 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
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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1162 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

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

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is exceptional. Super convenient to everything Folly. Nico running the front-house is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shower pressure was good, it was clean, staff was super nice. Elevators being down a lot was not good but the communication about it helped. We could have also used a couple of small chairs for the balony.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and willing to help you with anything. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Tides was AMAZING! The staff are incredible and the rooms are clean. The only reason this is 4/5 stars is because there is only 1 working elevator. This meant waiting 10 minutes to get to and from your room (we were on the 8th floor). Amenities were excellent, would absolutely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, respectful and made sure I had everything I needed !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was excellent so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed with cleanliness and service

My daughter and I stayed here to meet with my son who lives near Charleston. My son commuted from his home to the Property. When we got to the hotel, I asked the front desk receptionist about where my son could park and if he could have a parking pass to park in the other show a lot. She advised yes, and once he got there, she said to just let her know, and he would be able to get into the parking lot. When he arrived, another agent was tending the front desk. I asked her if she could open the gate so he could park during his visit with us. She advised there was only one car permitted per room so he would have to find residential parking on the street. We spent another $45 just so he could park his car for the days we were there though he was not an overnight guest. This was especially disheartening because when we extended our stay just so we would have more time to visit, I was charged a very high amount about $100 more than what I had paid the previous night for a hotel that wasn’t even close to fall on a cold day. Smell in lobby was awful. The cleanliness of the room was very poor. There was dirt and mold in the corners the table and the TV stand area with filthy the bed beside the sliding glass door smelled like urine. So it was called we decided to try out the pool. The towels available were not much larger than hand towels. Only 1working elevator so long waits. Area was beautiful, but dissatisfied with the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect - oceanfront. That is the only thing going for this hotel. You are hit with extremely strong smell of air fresheners or perfume when you arrive to check in. The staff is friendly but when you get to your room it is outdated, dirty vents, rusty hinges on doors with rust stains running down. Juliet balcony sliding door was hard to open with foggy old glass. Only one elevator was operational, so the wait was annoying. Would not consider this hotel ever again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel sits right on the beach and every room seems to have a beautiful view! Beach is gorgeous and clean! Heated pool. Parking at hotel. Right across the street are a few restaurants and gift shops. Easy 25 min drive to downtown Charleston. Employees were some of the nicest we ever met!! Rooms were clean and comfortable. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mandana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is very nice and safe. All rooms have oceanfront view and right by the beach. Hotel is on the old condition but bathrooms are cheap renovated. The air/heat conditioning unit was very loud and made lots of noise. The walls are thin and we woke up from crying baby all nights. The room smell of dog. Whistling noise through the big door window since it’s a very old property. There was some stain and mold in bathroom. You pay the price to be on the beach. I would not pick this property next time. Restaurants around have average food. Very touristy area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaina

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Loved it great service and happy people all around
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great except only 1 working elevator which caused delays
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall great location and decent for the price! Rooms were not the cleanest and needs upgrading! Views and walk ability made it all worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't usually write reviews for where I stay but this time I am making an exception because this place was amazing. The staff was great. It was clean. Heated pool. Restaurant next door. Beach access. Walking distance of all the shops. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby had an overpowering smell! The smell of some type of fragrance took over as soon as you come through the doors. It was in the restaurant and bar area as well! Total turn off
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with beautiful oceanfront views. Walking distance to folly shop’s & restaurants & folly pier. Friendly staff. Lobby is comfortable and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

6/10 Okay

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025