Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Beach hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Tides Folly Beach Hotel is right on the sand, featuring a beach bar, poolside bar, and oceanfront dining at BLU Restaurant and Bar. Guests enjoy surfing, body boarding, volleyball, and the outdoor pool. The property offers shopping options, and visitors praise the attentive staff.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Breakfast available

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Tomorrow

Nov 7 - Nov 8

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Oceanfront King

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Premium Oceanfront King

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout curtains

Pillow-top bed

31 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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About the area

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 River Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Folly Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬1 min walk
‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬1 min walk
‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬4 min walk
‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Hotel by the ocean

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 volleyball and surfing/body boarding. Shopping on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.

Other perks include:

An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and ATM/banking services
A computer station, a lift and luggage storage
Wedding services, motorised watercraft on-site and a gift shop
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

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Pet-friendly

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Daily breakfast to-go 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

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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Destination fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night.
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

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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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 River Park and Folly Beach Fishing Pier are also within 10 minutes.

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Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

17 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the views and convienience location to beach and walkable restaurants

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

13 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

3 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Love this place! Always come in early October.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

4 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was perfect and clean and the front desk guy Patrick was super nice and helpful and the door guy was great

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

18 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We enjoyed our stay, the staff was friendly and inviting. The facility was well maintained and clean!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

29 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great ocean view, comfortable bed, nice bathroom and linens, easy parking, staff quick to respond to minor issues.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

26 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Room was clean. People are friendly and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Viviana

3 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Room was clean and staff was great! Shower pressure in our room was not good at all very hard to wash your hair if you have long hair.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

James

5 Nov 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Staff was helpful. The hotel and town are beat up. If you are looking to visit Charleston the beach towns on the north side are much better with some terrific restaurants. Not much worth bragging about here.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

15 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had an amazing time with our long weekend at the Tides, from the balcony we watched and listen to the waves crashing along the beach. Walked the pier, shop's and dined at local restaurant's. It was a very relaxing weekend enjoyed by my wife and family!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

16 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and views! Not a bad room in the ho

Great beach hotel!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

24 Sept 2025

Good employees that treated you like they care if you come back

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

25 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was great. Good restaurants with a short walk. Room great also.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

10 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The friendliest hotel staff I have ever come across in All of my years of travel! Lovely views room could use some furniture updating. Beach was great as was Pinky’s for dining.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

27 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

GREAT STAFF

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHN

5 Nov 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overwhelming smell of cleaning / air freshener

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

8 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was a perfect getaway for me and my daughter. Right on the beach and friendly environment. We had a blast!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

21 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The staff was amazing! Jay, Colton, bartenders Dylan and Dan and everyone else were great! We had a great time!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

21 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

They were responsive to your needs:Such as stopped drain. Enjoyed the restaurant Pinkys and nearby pier 101 breakfast and dinner meals. #1 beach views. Convenient to everything shopping and restaurants in folly. And live music