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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
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A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'TIDES' sign, multiple balconies, and a parking area with several cars.
A pier extending into the water with a sunset in the background.
Two people sitting at a wooden deck with a view of the beach and ocean.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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

Room options

View all photos for Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a view of the sea.

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(327 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Superior Oceanfront King

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

View all photos for Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the ocean.

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(90 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Oceanfront King

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Premium Oceanfront King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Oceanfront King

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a TV.

Superior Oceanfront King

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Folly Beach

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel places you next to Folly Island Beaches and Center Street. 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
  • College of Charleston - 17 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lowlife - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chico Feo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬1 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 tours or tickets, 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, refrigerators, and coffee makers.
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
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
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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
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
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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 Aug 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel on Aug 26, 2026 start from $302, including 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 parking available on site at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, though parking is limited parking.

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 do couples enjoy most about Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

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

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

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this hotel.

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.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or 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 and some offer 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 876 out of 1552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1552 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view of the beach and the staff was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, beautiful view of pier and ocean and very customer friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach view was amazing and the room was super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot to take in a quick beach trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach view and lively bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ivanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location. Lovely staff and clean beach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Right on the beach! Staff knew your names and were very friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the beach! Bed and pillows were so comfortable, I can’t wait to visit Folly again soon!
View from the balcony 🌅
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tadesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ocean view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela Marice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poolside and beach view from room was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing week. Can’t wait until our next visit!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was nice and the view feom the room was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great location… we love the oceanfront views and being able to just walk right onto the beach and see beautiful sunrises.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mims

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone was very pleasant and helpful. My aunt is 97yrs old, needed special accommodation at various times, they exceeded our expectations.. very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything exceeded our expectations
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Assed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, staff and whole service… I really liked
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. The staff was awesome and very personable. The food was great something for everyone. Will go back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice anniversary getaway for a couple of days. The hotel was fine, but could be updated. I would stay again, can't beat ocean view!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely ocean views and amenities for beach fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great coffee shop
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You cannot beat the location and ocean view. The rooms were clean and
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LINNEA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the room was amazing. A great place to access the beach. The staff was kind and friendly. The room was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026