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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Superior Oceanfront King
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

Room options

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Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Oceanfront King

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
1 Center Street Highway 171, Folly Beach, SC, 29439-0068

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 Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 21 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Hotel near Folly Island Beaches
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, children's meals and American cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as 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 with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, a front desk safe and a porter/bellboy
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 132 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as safes. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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: 3.27 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 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

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

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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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 at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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 away from Center Street and Folly Island Beaches. Folly Beach County Park and Folly Beach Fishing Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1158 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

10/10

The location was great, and the staff was sweet and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The property is in a great location and the staff was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The location was great, we loved the whole layout and convenience of everything. The staff was very helpful and friendly We loved our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Amazing staff and property. We had the best time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely place. Friendly staff. Great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location and has everything right at your fingertips! Thank you for a great visit to Folly Island and the Tides!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The people were the best!!! Great staff. Great view.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

I love how clean the room smells and the hotel is gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Loved this hotel- area was safe and walkable to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very nice and helpful staff. Convenient to everything and easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff were all friendly, the room was clean and comfortable, and the ocean views and pool were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff was very kind
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Loved it here!!! The staff was wonderful and helpful. You cannot beat the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff was tremendous. Very accommodating and pleasant. Thanks for a great first time visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This stay was nothing but excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful area around the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great view and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Love The Tides! We always get treated like VIP’S
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

The resort was beautiful and had everything you could want or need in walking distance. We had an amazing trip and will never forget it. A place we will definitely go back to!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The people at the front desk as well as doormen were very nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice view and room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Showing it’s age / great beach location / ask for remodeled room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025