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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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Beach bar
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Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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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

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Excellent
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  • Ocean view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Oceanfront King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Folly Beach

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel places you next to Center Street and Folly Island Beaches. This 3-star hotel has 132 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Center Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Folly River Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sunset Cay Marina - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

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

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel offers an outdoor pool, meeting rooms, and a conference center. You'll find limited parking. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a 24-hour business center, a computer station, and express check-out.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and pay movies. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include balconies, MP3 docks, and refrigerators.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 114 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 21 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Folly Beach Hotel
Folly Beach Tides
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Hotel Tides
Tides Folly Beach
Tides Folly Beach Hotel
Tides Hotel
Tides Hotel Folly Beach
Folly Beach Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Folly Beach
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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

As of Feb 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel on Mar 3, 2026 start from 148.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Folly Beach, just steps from Folly Island Beaches and Center Street, and within a short walk of Folly River Park. You'll also find Folly Beach County Park and Sunset Cay Marina within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a beach bar, an outdoor pool, and a beachfront restaurant.

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

No, but this hotel does have a heated pool.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves to-go breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel for a fee of USD 114 per accommodation, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

The closest major airport to Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel is Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS), which is 22.8 mi away (45 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel.

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 800 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1371 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived late at night after a horrible roadtrip consisting of crappy overpriced hotel after crappy overpriced hotel. Patrick, who checked us in, was such a ray of sunshine - I am still thinking about our brief encounter over two weeks later! I wanted to wake up on the ocean on the last morning of our trip and let me tell you, this hotel did not disappoint. We slept with the sliding glass door open and listened to the waves gently crashing all night long; I never heard another sound. I woke up just in time to witness the most spectacular sunrise, as well as a small pod of dolphins feeding near the end of the pier. We left for home in the early morning (long drive back to Naples, FL!), but I cannot wait to return and explore this area more, and I will positively be staying at the Tides once more when I do.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajasekaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean, spacious room, Staff were friendly and efficient. Checkin was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tile floors by the beach… need a good scrub
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Traveled with partner
Great view of the beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Towels and bed linens are in good condition. Pillows are extremely firm. Did not get a goodnight sleep due to the pillows. Need to offer softer pillows. Water pressure is great but very slow shower drain. Very heavy sliding glass door. Can hear others opening and closing their sliding doors. Some of the rooms are being updated. We weren't in an updated room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was super!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room faced the ocean and great view. WiFi spotty and kept getting knocked off for work . Toilet ran and they thought they fixed it . Not. Extension cords everywhere. No battery in Smoke detector
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jitinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This trip was for my birthday with my husband. I want to start with the positive feedback about the hotel. The staff was very friendly, polite, and welcoming. The lobby, coffee area, and restaurant were clean, well-maintained, and pleasant to spend time in. However, the negative feedback is mainly about the condition of the rooms. The room we stayed in was poorly maintained. The furniture had rust on it, and the bathroom was in especially bad shape. There was visible mold around the tub and rust throughout the bathroom. The rooms and décor are in serious need of an upgrade, and management should consider investing in improvements. The location of this hotel is amazing it’s very walkable to restaurants, shops, and other attractions. With better room maintenance, this hotel has the potential to be truly great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great. Check out was horrible as the bellman did not show up for work at 7am. I finally loaded my luggage myself after waiting 45 minutes. I am partially disabled which was difficult to do
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was awesome! Pinky’s restaurant was perfect to watch a ball game and eat. The hotel is within walking distance to so many great places. We were very comfortable there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy, Naples

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was spectacular. Location was perfect. On-site restaurant, Pinky’s, is really good. Will definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view… great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful location on Folly Beach, the best for the beach and pier, restaurants and shops. We try to go off-season every year. It's currently being renovated, so will be interesting to see how it's improved on our next visit. Our only complaint is that the noise from the bar was annoying. Next time we will ask for a room farther away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and gorgeous view of Atlantic from every room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very relaxing stay. Clean room. Amazing view of the ocean. Wonderful staff. And, Pinky's!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Montega

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place no cons
Stayed 1 night 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

2/10 Terrible

Pavlo

Need Reno
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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