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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers relax in private cabanas or catch waves with surfing and body boarding at this beachfront hotel, where ocean views complement casual dining

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Tides Folly Beach Hotel is right on the sand, featuring a beach bar, poolside bar, and oceanfront dining at BLU Restaurant and Bar. Guests enjoy surfing, body boarding, volleyball, and the outdoor pool. The property offers shopping options, and visitors praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(298 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

Superior Oceanfront King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel is in a walkable area with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Splash Zone Waterpark and Charleston Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with skydiving and ecotours nearby. Visit our Folly Beach travel guide
Map
1 Center Street Highway 171, Folly Beach, SC, 29439-0068

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve on Folly Island, SC
    Folly Island Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sunrise as the rays dance through the logs...
    Center Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Folly Beach Pier Charleston SC Coast Atlantic Ocean Pastel Sunrise vacation destination scenics
    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

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

About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
At Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel, you can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and American cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like surfing/body boarding and volleyball. Shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a vending machine
  • A gift shop, a ballroom, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, beach locale, and helpful staff
Room features
All 132 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Pier101 Restaurant & Bar
  • Pinky's on the Beach
  • Roasted Coffee + Shop

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 114 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Folly Beach Tides
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Tides Hotel
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Folly Beach Holiday Inn
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 114 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel located?

Located in Folly Beach, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district, just steps from Center Street and Folly Island Beaches. Folly River Park and Folly Beach Fishing Pier are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 807 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1381 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D. D

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very nice and accommodating.
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

Jason

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

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhavika

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

10/10 Excellent

Alequa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I love this place. The best place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April Peterson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful! We got upgraded to a better room and it was magnificent can’t wait for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was great, staff very accommodating. Room was very comfortable and exceptionally clean. Food at "Pinkys" was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, polite and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing unobstructed beach view and access - Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the views and convienience location to beach and walkable restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff were very courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very courteous and knowledgeable. Very friendly place to stay. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was real nice theocean view .the pool was real nice .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kyla

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very nice and accommodating. Loved being close to the beach and having access to the pool
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic!! The view and the sound of the ocean right in our room was amazing! We had a great time!! We are from Idaho so the ocean for us is a treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was my birthday trip and I loved every moment of our stay. The front desk staff was awesome! We actually stayed a day longer :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service
Beach view was excellent, staff were friendly. Service was good and the food was excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, the staff was friendly and inviting. The facility was well maintained and clean!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

wesly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025