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Tides Folly Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beachfront Folly Beach hotel

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Superior Oceanfront King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Beach bar

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly

Explore the area

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1 Center Street Highway 171, Folly Beach, SC, 29439-0068
  • Popular LocationFolly Beach Fishing Pier1 min walk
  • Popular LocationFolly Island Beaches1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Charleston Cruise Terminal19 min drive
  • AirportCharleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)35 min drive

Room options

Superior Oceanfront King

  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Oceanfront King

  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

  • 336 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Folly Beach

On the beach.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Folly Beach Fishing Pier and a 5-minute walk from Folly Island Beaches. Also, Folly Beach County Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Morris Island Lighthouse is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk
  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk
  • Folly Beach County Park - 7 min drive
  • Morris Island Lighthouse - 7 min drive
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bohemian Bull - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Tides Folly Beach Hotel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beachfront Folly Beach hotel
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge). Have fun in the sun at Tides Folly Beach Hotel with summer activities like surfing/body boarding and volleyball.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Folly Beach hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4000 sq ft of conference space
  • 372 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1985
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Tides Folly Beach Hotel offers 132 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Volleyball

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 114 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 2.00 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 114 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tides Folly Beach Hotel to the airport?

Tides Folly Beach Hotel is 21.2 mi (35-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tides Folly Beach Hotel?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tides Folly Beach Hotel on Aug 25, 2024 start from $269.0, excluding 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.

Does Tides Folly Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tides Folly Beach Hotel.

How close is Tides Folly Beach Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tides Folly Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Tides Folly Beach Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tides Folly Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tides Folly Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Tides Folly Beach Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Tides Folly Beach Hotel have a pool?

Tides Folly Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Tides Folly Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Tides Folly Beach Hotel is home to BLU Restaurant and Bar, which features seafood, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Tides Folly Beach Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Tides Folly Beach Hotel to downtown Folly Beach?

Tides Folly Beach Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Folly Beach.

Tides Folly Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1036 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

CHARLOTTE, SEYMOUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lon the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEANNE, LAKEWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The doorway to the bathroom was all rusted and bits were missing , rusted out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGIE, Crab Orchard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to everything. Park and walk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely pool. Staff is super friendly and helpful. The property is aging and needs some updating but it gets the job done. No gym but beach is flat and runnable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean facility
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Spring Break Trip
Wonderful location in Folly Beach! Perfect spot for a short family vacation. Rooms are not fancy, but they have the essentials and the room was clean. Pool was cloudy and pool deck with beach chairs is relatively small. All the towels at the hotel (incl the pool) are very small so bring your own if you can. Chairs directly on the beach are available for a fee from a 3rd party vendor (I think it was $45/day for two chairs and an umbrella). Coffee bar and hotel restaurant were both good. Staff was pleasant throughout the property. Super easy drive to downtown Charleston to enjoy non-beach activities. Cost was reasonable for mid-week in April (around $1,200 for four nights for a basic room with two double beds) and I would stay again at that price point. It would be hard for me to justify spending much more per night given the dated rooms and lack of resort amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did have a lot of noise overnight on our floor
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Deena, El Dorado Hills

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Arrived on 4/20 early. The room wasn't ready yet. We wanted to go into the restaurant and have something to drink while we waited. The host wouldn't let us sit in the restaurant outdoor area even though it was not busy. The cleaning staff did not understand the things we were asking for. The TV didn't work & had to be switched out. Only 2 elevators, 1 broke & there was a line of 20 or more people waiting to get on. The one working elevator was being used by cleaning staff making it very very slow. I asked at the front desk if they could tell the staff to wait moving their big carts around until the elevator was fixed. That didn't happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flower

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place.
The rooms here are nice. Entry hall is open in the Charleston/island side so yiu have nice views of that side just outside your door. (Sunset side) Every room has an ocean view. There was some wind which causes a slight howling sound in the room. (Towels under the door solve this problem.) This is the only hotel on the island, at least the only ocean front, typical hotel. Always expensive. Worth the extra for upper floors. Sometimes the elevators mess up. Otherwise its a classy place. Staff is top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Kenmore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balconies need chairs, need military discounts. Needs hot tub, priced a little to high
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location is amazing , the room definitly needed a fresh coat of paint
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIBERTY, South Bend

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, no issues, staff very friendly!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and provided amazing service. Rooms were comfortable, clean and had amazing ocean views. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A working bathroom fan would be helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were accommodating and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024