See all properties

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Beach bar
Property video
Superior Oceanfront King
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

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

View all photos for Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

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

View all photos for Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

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

View all photos for Premium Oceanfront King

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

Premium Oceanfront King

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

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
  • Sunset Cay Marina - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪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.

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 2,007 reviews
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

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 2.28 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

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

Reviews

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1326 reviews

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

G

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Only one elevator working that was really slow serving the entire hotel. We walked up and down 9 floors on multiple occasions after waiting over 30 minutes for the elevator and this was during a heat warning. Staff was over the top friendly when we checked in. Offered to bring us a few balcony chairs, then never followed through. The beach is beautiful as are the hotel grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Great rate, great view!

It was great! I was placed on the second floor over the pool - still ocean view! They were booked so just know you’ll be saving money versus directly booking, but your location in the hotel may be this spot. Everything was easy access!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tides is first and foremost the beachfront hotel on Folly Beach. That is a tremendous plus! In addition to the beach, the hotel pool is grand. The hotel porters were especially friendly and helpful. The in-house restaurant is good but doesn’t serve breakfast. The restaurant on the pier next door is owned by the hotel. That is where breakfast is. A bit inconvenient. Fortunately we had no rain. All in all The Tides is a good value. Plenty of attractions within walking distance. Great ve The Tides a go. I will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther, Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Ann

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Awesome location

Outdoor bar seating
View from the pier
2nd floor room view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our stay! A+
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms were in good shape/updated. Beds were comfortable. Access to the beach was great. All of the Staff were super friendly, helpful and accommodating. Pinky’s bar on site had great food and drinks, and is right on the beach. The only thing was that when I entered the room, there were two full diapers on the floor and there was hair in the bathroom. The curtains were torn and stained. everything else was great, so I got past it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HORACE, GROVETOWN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay...4 star.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect getaway for me and my daughter. Right on the beach and friendly environment. We had a blast!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Constructive criticism

Hotel needs to be updated with fresh paint and furniture in room. No exhaust fans in bathroom, slider door couldn’t be locked latch broken and the glass was filthy on the outside,room door bolt lock not working , AC units very loud. Bed comfortable, room service good, staff was very professional and helpful, location very good, We felt it was overpriced for the condition of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gilmer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is older but has had some renovations Room: was spacious, nice view of ocean. Balcony is small so no room to sit (no chairs available anyway) Tv is super small but ok since you’re not to watch tv on vacation right? The lobby: had a rather syringe scent of male cologne - was too much the lobby is dated. Old floor tile. Could use some refreshing. Pool: I would hate to have visited during peak summer cause there would have been no chairs available. Pool is small for such a large complex U have to have key card at all times to go in and out of the pool area. Which is understandable/security reasons - but not to enter the door to the lobby to get to restroom once you’ve already entered the pool area Staff: extremely nice and accommodating. I rated 3-4 stars just cause it’s dated and I’ve been to nicer places. I’m not sure we’d stay again unless it was a last minute trip as this was…. Foley is not the best beach either….
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the view. The room was decent it seemed to have stains on several areas such as the lamp shade and curtains. You could see where caulking was used to try and cover mold. Cons: no vending machines for a quick drink and no microwave. The staff was excellent and extremely friendly. Pros: staff, view, and Cold A/C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Super friendly staff. Minutes walk to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great place

Amazing location on the beach. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Would come back here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Super friendly staff! Conveniently located, pretty lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You can tell the hotel is older, but the room was clean, pool was nice staff was friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025