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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront hotel near Folly Island Beaches

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Beach bar
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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

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

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

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

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Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

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

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Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(80 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(29 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Oceanfront King

  • Sleeps 2

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

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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

Premium Oceanfront King

  • Sleeps 2

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

2 Queen Beds Premium Ocean Front

  • Sleeps 4

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Ocean Front

  • Sleeps 4

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

King Premium Ocean Front

  • Sleeps 4

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 Folly Island Beaches. Center Street 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
  • Sunset Cay Marina - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪LoLo's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬3 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 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

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

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 811 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1412 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

jackie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Some renovations being done as it is off season which is expected. Beds nice, and great view. Used beautiful lobby to play cards after being out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Zach

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

David Kirk

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff friendly. Place just needs some updating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Melissa

Rooms were older but clean and staff was awesome .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes, the pool seating and the pool was wonderful. The staff were amazing and very helpful. They wouldnt give us late checkout since they have a limit. The room was very clean and comfy. I love the Tides.
View from room at dusk.
View from room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peggy

Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. There was a roach in my room and took a picture and asked for an accommodation, and a destination fee was refunded. Unfortunately the heater made a loud metallic sound and shifted into a grumble. Did not sleep at all the first night. Fantastic weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel right on the beach. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I was text by Ella or ellie and wanted to know if i wanted to an upgrade . I said no but i was still charged for it. 192.00. Call and talked to the front desk Sabrina. Please read text from her
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Tides many times over the years, which is why this experience was especially disappointing. The hotel’s description of its New Year’s activities was misleading. We selected Tides specifically because we were told there would be on‑site festivities, only to discover that everything was held inside Pinkies Restaurant and required the purchase of expensive food and drinks. We cancelled reservations at a more upscale hotel based on the information provided by Tides. Given this misrepresentation, I believe we should be refunded for at least one night. ---
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prajwal, Colorado Springs

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and room are always great. The hotel is currently under renovation so there is quite a bit of banging early in the morning!! Wish we could have got a lower rate just for that!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kert C.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is our favorite Folly (staycation) destination. Our bellhop Nico was so attentive and took care of everything we needed. They have never failed to come through. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sybil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent two nights at Tides Folly Beach right before Xmas and enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay here again especially in the summertime. Clean room and friendly staff. Great view of the pier and beach from our room. We watched lots of surfers. Easy and free onsite parking. There are many cute restaurants nearby. We didn't get a chance to try it but Pinky's looks like a fun beachside restaurant right at the hotel. Quick 20-min drive to downtown Charleston. Our mini frig was making a noise and the staff was quick to fix it, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone were great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was over noisy pool area.. pool gate slamming continuously. Loud music all day and into the night coming from bar area. Ordered food to bring back to room.. waiting one hour returned to pick up. Told it wasn’t ready.. as it sat on the counter for another 30 minutes. Cold dried hamburger for 43$ at this point.. what as waste. Please do room service.. no microwave in room to heat up cold pick up food.. from the restaurant. No beach chairs available anywhere. Also, the worst was the family with the screaming, yelling children at all hours.. not babies.. children running and screaming at all hours and the hotel did nothing to help the other paying customers on the floor.. we paid over 300$ for one night.. this stay was horrible. Restaurant take out service was horrible and lacked consideration for customer paid pick up orders. Very disappointed in the entire stay. We should have been charged 1/2 of the amount for this terrible hotel stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was friendly, just a great hotel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were excellent and very friendly. Nico and Kat made our trip extra special. We loved the restaurants close by and the beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, beautiful view, clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhavika

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice view of sunrise and sunset. Loved it and we recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025