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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

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A beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and beach cabanas. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and American cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like volleyball and surfing/body boarding. Shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
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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.

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8.8 out of 10
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(91 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the ocean.

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8.6 out of 10
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  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

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  • 2 Queen Beds

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. Ready for a night out? Consider Historic Rice Mill and The Refinery. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and skydiving nearby. Visit our Folly Beach travel guide
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1 Center Street Highway 171, Folly Beach, SC, 29439-0068

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with tall grasses and a lighthouse in the distance.
    Folly Island Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A pier extending into calm waters with a sunset in the background.
    Center Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A wooden pier extending into calm waters at sunset.
    Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A long pier extending into the water with a gazebo at the end.
    Folly Beach County Park
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Folly River Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dead Low Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Rita's Seaside Grille
    2 min walk
  • Loggerhead's Beach Grill
    3 min walk
  • Chico Feo
    6 min walk
  • Lowlife
    6 min walk

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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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 890 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1620 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1620 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Great location. All rooms are beach front. The complimentary beach chairs was the best part
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location 10/10 amenities 10/10 Staff 10/10 only complaint was we could
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Amenities
The beach view is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Right on the beach. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good service. Helpful staff including a man who has been there for 18 years. Front desk was always available for suggestions as to dining. Wish they served breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much for the most incredibly relaxing beach trip to Folly! It was our first time to Folly Beach and we truly appreciate how we felt like family from the very start. We have already booked our next trip and plan to come back every chance we get. Keep up the amazing work because y’all are the blueprint!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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The views were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I liked being able to use beach chairs and towels included.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, staff was great, lovely beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great people, good service! Disappointing that you’re not supposed to bring the towels to the beach. Pool needed a cleaning. Overall great place to stay to enjoy the beach, shops, restaurants on foot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean rooms and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We did Oceanfront and our view was excellent. We were right by the pier so we had some great photo ops. You couldn't take your own alcohol to pools or on the beach but yiu can buy from the bars there, and we didn't like that. The in house coffee shop was great, and the hotel supplied beach towels and chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal for a full service beachfront hotel. Nice quiet atmosphere. No late night noise.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view was nice. Pool and pool bar was good. Pinky’s is a restaurant with an ocean view. It’s pet friendly. Nice wide beach. Staff post ocean conditions daily including rip current risk. Staff was friendly and helpful. Maid service not so good.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love Folly beach. And the location of the hotel is excellent. Right on the beach and close to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and clean .. located perfectly on the beach and close to restaurants, shops! Would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great stay at Tides Folly Beach. The location is hard to beat—right on the beach and within walking distance of everything Folly Beach has to offer. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout the stay, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Everything was clean, comfortable, and made for an easy beach getaway. Being able to walk straight out to the ocean and then enjoy the restaurants and bars nearby was a huge plus. I would definitely stay at Tides again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to stay on Folly Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a true beach experience, the Tides has it all! Beautifully maintained, very friendly staff and a gorgeous view of the ocean. Pinky’s is a great addition and has delicious beachy drinks. Having parking at the hotel was clutch. The town is very walkable and no need to drive. Would definitely consider staying at the Tides again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice beach hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The location is fantastic, it doesn’t get better. Everything is walkable and having the beach right outside and the ocean view is the reason to stay here. That’s definitely what you’re paying for. The rooms are a bit rundown, the sliding door to the patio you really had to yank open and it didn’t lock. There was a coffee drip stain on the side table, the mini fridge only has water in it. I’ve paid the same amount for much more luxury rooms but just know the price is really for the location. The included beach chairs were a great plus!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our beach view was gorgeous, the staff was great and Pinky’s was such a fun atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The view was amazing and the easy access to the beach was a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful views, but patio door very difficult to open and close/lock. Very hot days and water not always available in lobby. That was disappointing. Great location for sure. We make many trips to Folly, first time staying at hotel. Morning coffee in lobby would be nice versus having to go to Starbucks every morning.Many hotels offer that in our experience. It's a nice way to start the day. The view and location are the reason to stay. Folly is always great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stay was wonderful. Staff was friendly and helpful. Only downside was sliding door to balcony. Stuck really bad, in fact if you went out and closed it, it wouldn't open. Glad my daughter was in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is oceanfront and steps from the beach, shops, bars and restaurants. The pool is great, Dylan the bartender, was amazing! Frozen drinks and pool atmosphere was wonderful. Food at the hotel was average, so many better options steps away. Room was clean but there was no ice in any machine, anywhere! Front desk check-in staff (didn't get her name) was so rude and unhelpful, but everyone else was delightful and the area is lively and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026