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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Folly Island Beaches

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Exterior
Superior Oceanfront King
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Front of property - evening/night
Located on the beach, Tides Folly Beach Hotel offers a sun-kissed haven with a beach bar, poolside bar, and oceanfront dining at BLU Restaurant and Bar. Soak up the fun with surfing/body boarding or volleyball; then unwind by the outdoor pool or indulge in shopping on site. Guests rave about this hotel's excellent staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
The current price is CA $341
CA $433 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8

Room options

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Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Oceanfront King

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Ocean view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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Exterior

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  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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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 Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬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

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Folly Island Beaches. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at BLU Beach Bar & Grill, one of 2 restaurants, which serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 132 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
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Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Volleyball
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1985
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • MP3 docking station
  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

BLU Beach Bar & Grill - This beachfront restaurant specializes 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 specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 2.28 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: 3.27 percent
  • Resort fee: USD 19.62 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Beach access
    • Health club access
    • In-room bottled water
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Parking
    • Pool access

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 15 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 114 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Folly Beach Hotel
Folly Beach Tides
Folly Beach Tides Hotel
Hotel Tides
Tides Folly Beach
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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

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 114 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as surfing. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and beach cabanas.

Are there restaurants at or near Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, American cuisine, and ocean views.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel like?

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel is on Folly Island Beaches, and a short 1-minute walk from Folly Beach Fishing Pier. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Sonja, 3-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

Brittany, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best staff
Very friendly and helpful staff the best I ever experience
Charles, 4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

It’s all about location
The location can’t be beat. Beautiful oceanfront location within walking distance to everything folly beach has to offer. They’ve obviously spent tremendous money updating the main floor - which is gorgeous - but stopped after that. The rooms are in dire need of not only updating, but maintenance. Tired furniture, creaky beds, holes in the tiles and walls, patchy paint, the list goes on. Overall we still loved our stay due to location alone.
Gorgeous view from balcony
Holes in walls and tile
Jamie, 4-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Mesud, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

View description was misleading
The staff were friendly and professional. The room, beds and accommodations were comfortable and clean. We were staying off season so we had to walk several blocks to a bar but the area is pretty!! We would go back but we would definitely go to the beach side next time since we know that the Bay side is a very distant view! We chose Bay view and barely saw it compared to the parking lot, street, traffic and a bit of the pool area… we had a Bay view in Tampa Bay Florida and previous destinations that were just that so it was a little disappointing.
Lori, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

David, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Catherine, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

it was a beautiful view for sure! the food in the restaurant was great and the folks at the front desk were wonderful. however the room wasn't very clean-- so much sand on the floor and the door didn't work. you had to slam it to shut it-- which was loud on everyone (I felt bad for my neighbors). also there was very little hot water for a shower...
Desa, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Disappointed with cleanliness and service
My daughter and I stayed here to meet with my son who lives near Charleston. My son commuted from his home to the Property. When we got to the hotel, I asked the front desk receptionist about where my son could park and if he could have a parking pass to park in the other show a lot. She advised yes, and once he got there, she said to just let her know, and he would be able to get into the parking lot. When he arrived, another agent was tending the front desk. I asked her if she could open the gate so he could park during his visit with us. She advised there was only one car permitted per room so he would have to find residential parking on the street. We spent another $45 just so he could park his car for the days we were there though he was not an overnight guest. This was especially disheartening because when we extended our stay just so we would have more time to visit, I was charged a very high amount about $100 more than what I had paid the previous night for a hotel that wasn’t even close to fall on a cold day. Smell in lobby was awful. The cleanliness of the room was very poor. There was dirt and mold in the corners the table and the TV stand area with filthy the bed beside the sliding glass door smelled like urine. So it was called we decided to try out the pool. The towels available were not much larger than hand towels. Only 1working elevator so long waits. Area was beautiful, but dissatisfied with the hotel.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Daryl, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Stephen, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Emily, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

exceeded expectations
My girl and I very much enjoyed our Valentine's day weekend at Tides and will definitely stay here again. The staff here is super friendly and helpful. We did have a miss on our room being cleaned one day, but this was quickly corrected by the service manager. The location is perfect with about a dozen restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Parking is free, convenient and secure. The beach here is very nice; clean, very dog friendly, and with sand hard packed enough for long walks or bicycling. The Pier next door is really great (free to walk out and on). The 'Pier 101' grill has the best Calamari you'll find on the East coast.
Reid, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It was nice but only one elevator worker when I arrived which was fine but the next morning for 6 hours there were no elevators at all. No compensation for the inconvenience or fact you had to carry things up and down numerous times
Stephanie, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great View!
Easy check-in. Friendly & very helpful staff. Great location! Great View!
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Great service.
We really enjoyed our stay. The beach was beautiful and we saw dolphins on multiple occasions and enjoyed our balcony with a beautiful view of the beach. Having only 1 elevator working for such a large building was not ideal. Penny gave great customer service and was able to help us get a microwave in our room in a timely manner so we could eat our breakfast before leaving for the day. Penny was also very friendly and remembered us throughout our stay.
Kristina, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 2-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Christian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Dianne, 2-night trip with friends
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