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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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A pier extending into the water with a sunset in the background.
A room with large windows, a white reception desk, and two round tables with white tablecloths.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1 Center Street Highway 171, Folly Beach, SC, 29439-0068
  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Center Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Superior Oceanfront King

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the ocean.

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Premium Oceanfront King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Center Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly River Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 19 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chico Feo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lowlife - ‬6 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 26.16 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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
Folly Beach Tides Hotel
Hotel Tides
Tides Folly Beach
Tides Folly Beach Hotel
Tides Hotel
Tides Hotel Folly Beach
Folly Beach Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Folly Beach
Tides Folly Beach Hotel Folly Beach
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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel to the airport?

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel is 22.8 mi (45-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

As of Oct 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel on Nov 15, 2026 start from CA $208, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel.

How close is Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel, but to-go breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 15 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel have a pool?

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like American cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel to downtown Folly Beach?

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Folly Beach.

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 890 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1622 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, staff was great, lovely beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great! Pinky’s Restaurant was superb!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love Folly beach. And the location of the hotel is excellent. Right on the beach and close to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being right on the beach and so many restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and clean .. located perfectly on the beach and close to restaurants, shops! Would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice beach hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our beach view was gorgeous, the staff was great and Pinky’s was such a fun atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing and the easy access to the beach was a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Tides!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beachfront hotel. Pricey as hell but fun place. Staff is very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place I have ever stayed great service and people and rooms
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the beach is top notch. Right next to the peer and easy access. Property is well maintained and staff is friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, oceanfront room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view of the beach and the staff was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our time at the Tides. The proximity to the beach and the many eating places close by, you hardly had to leave Folly. It is also close to downtown Charleston ( about 25 minutes). Highly recommend and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third time at the property. It has only gotten better over the years.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were so friendly and helpful especially Jay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was gorgeous. Loved being close to the pier. The staff were a pleasure to work with. I would book Tides again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, beautiful view of pier and ocean and very customer friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026