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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

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

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Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 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

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

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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(272 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. Also, Folly River Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Sunset Cay Marina 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 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

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loggerheads Beach Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Folly Beach Crab Shack - ‬3 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.

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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

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Reviews

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 729 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1285 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esther, Charleston

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

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

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

BRUNO

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chong

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No comment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fatma

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and beautiful views. Dining options at hotel are limited hours. But lots of restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cendea

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service
Beachfront!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: all rooms are ocean front, loved the walking convenience for restaurants and shopping, the staff was extremely Hospitable and kind! Cons: There is no where to hang swimming suits in the hotel room (no hooks or lines), so we had to hang our wet stuff all over the room. There isn’t a designated spot on the beach for the hotel so you have to pay extra for seats and umbrellas. Bring your own beach towels for sure because theirs are small and poor quality. Overall we enjoyed our stay and LOVE Folly Beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Our beach front vacation

Our stay was very good. Being so close to the beach was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older property with some upgrades. Some still in progress. All oceanfront rooms. Very nice inside and outside restaurant/bar area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonna

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely clean. Only complaint is how loud the air conditioner was. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

Folly Beach

Good beachfront location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the whole hotel vibe the new pinky’s on the beach restaurant was just opening day I left so excited for my next visit Pool should open earlier then 10am in morning thou when on vacay everyone wakes up n starts day early n would have loved to get in pool earlier then 10am N lobby restaurant n bar stay open later then 11pm
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025