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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Superior Oceanfront King | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Lobby sitting area
Front of property – evening/night
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1 Center Street Highway 171, Folly Beach, SC, 29439-0068
  • Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach County Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Oceanfront King | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Oceanfront King

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Oceanfront Two Queen | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Oceanfront King

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel offers 132 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The shopping around Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Folly Island Beaches. 2 restaurants, 2 bars and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Enjoy American cuisine with a beachfront location at BLU Beach Bar & Grill, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the restaurant and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Folly Island Beaches and Center Street
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (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 such as surfing/body boarding and volleyball.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a to-go breakfast daily.
BLU Beach Bar & Grill – This beachfront restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Roasted Coffee + Shop – This beachfront coffee shop serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.
Pier101 Restaurant & Bar – This beach seafood restaurant specialises in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 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

  • BLU Beach Bar & Grill
  • Pier101 Restaurant & Bar
  • Roasted Coffee + Shop

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,000 square foot 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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 films

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: 3.27 per cent
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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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Folly Beach Holiday Inn
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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1162 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect - oceanfront. That is the only thing going for this hotel. You are hit with extremely strong smell of air fresheners or perfume when you arrive to check in. The staff is friendly but when you get to your room it is outdated, dirty vents, rusty hinges on doors with rust stains running down. Juliet balcony sliding door was hard to open with foggy old glass. Only one elevator was operational, so the wait was annoying. Would not consider this hotel ever again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel sits right on the beach and every room seems to have a beautiful view! Beach is gorgeous and clean! Heated pool. Parking at hotel. Right across the street are a few restaurants and gift shops. Easy 25 min drive to downtown Charleston. Employees were some of the nicest we ever met!! Rooms were clean and comfortable. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mandana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is very nice and safe. All rooms have oceanfront view and right by the beach. Hotel is on the old condition but bathrooms are cheap renovated. The air/heat conditioning unit was very loud and made lots of noise. The walls are thin and we woke up from crying baby all nights. The room smell of dog. Whistling noise through the big door window since it’s a very old property. There was some stain and mold in bathroom. You pay the price to be on the beach. I would not pick this property next time. Restaurants around have average food. Very touristy area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaina

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Loved it great service and happy people all around
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great except only 1 working elevator which caused delays
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall great location and decent for the price! Rooms were not the cleanest and needs upgrading! Views and walk ability made it all worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't usually write reviews for where I stay but this time I am making an exception because this place was amazing. The staff was great. It was clean. Heated pool. Restaurant next door. Beach access. Walking distance of all the shops. It was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby had an overpowering smell! The smell of some type of fragrance took over as soon as you come through the doors. It was in the restaurant and bar area as well! Total turn off
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with beautiful oceanfront views. Walking distance to folly shop’s & restaurants & folly pier. Friendly staff. Lobby is comfortable and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alyson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vyacheslav

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the place was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Housekeeping walked in on us right after we checked in without knocking or anything. Both elevators were down almost the whole stay. Also the water would not get hot in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Nice week in Folly Beach

We needed a week away from the ice and snow. This was our first trip to the Charleston area. We chose the Tides at Folly beach partially on price and partially on location. We wanted the ocean view and hotel amenities. Folly beach is a nice area with several good restaurants and shops all in walking distance. The Tides hotel is perfectly located at the end of the main street. Our room was very comfortable and the service from the staff was awesome. Pros: Location, service, views, heated pool, bar, comfy beds and very clean facilities. Cons: Balconies are very narrow. No room for even a full size folding chair. Forget having drinks on the balcony. No fitness center onsite. They also charged us $25 per day for "resort fees" That was steep for basically just heated pool access. The beach is public access. There is nothing else unique to justify a resort fee. Overall we enjoyed our stay and will likely return. The Folly beach area is a very nice low-key escape.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect on the beach spot in off season and the decor is very restful. I love the coffee shop and the pool area, the easy beach access and beautiful views. I was sad one elevator was out of service.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

5 stars!

I love this place! Cannot beat the location and being able to bring my dog. Having access to the beach right outside my door was amazing - and so many cute bars and restaurants right there also. All the staff was so accommodating and friendly. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
She must be able to hear I have ocean front rooms or you can listen to the store at night you can watch the sunrise instead which is incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give them a chance to finish the renovation

There is a fragrance in the lobby that smells like a teenage boy went wild with Axe. If you are a migraine sufferer, avoid at all costs. The decor is updated and edgy, I assume the rest of the place will catch up. My room was well used, the beds were as hard as the floor, and the paint was peeling terribly by the windows. I didn’t stay the whole night, I checked out early in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Frequent visitor

Ms T and her staff are friendly and professional! They go an extra mile to ensure that our stay was pleasant. I highly recommend the Tides if you are looking for a relaxing beachfront experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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