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Tides Folly Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
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Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
City view
Superior Oceanfront Two Queen
Aerial view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
1 Center Street Highway 171, Folly Beach, SC, 29439-0068
  • Center Street
    1 min walk
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    1 min walk
  • Folly Island Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    35 min drive

Room options

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Superior Oceanfront King

Superior Oceanfront King

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

Premium Oceanfront Two Queen

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Oceanfront King

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

Superior Oceanfront Two Queen

  • 31 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Folly Beach

When you a stay at Tides Folly Beach Hotel in Folly Beach, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Folly Island Beaches. .This beach hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and 11 mi (17.8 km) from College of Charleston.

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

Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 132 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies. Cable programming along with MP3 docking stations are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at BLU Beach Bar & Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Folly Beach? This hotel has 4000 square feet (372 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
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 & Market - 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 5-15 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • BLU Beach Bar & Grill
  • Roasted Coffee & Market
  • Pier101 Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • 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 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

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 2.28 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: 3.27 percent
  • 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
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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Tides Folly Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 1029 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1029 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1029 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1029 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1029 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

robert, ESTHERVILLE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just spent three nights at this property. The entire staff did a great job of making our stay more enjoyable. If we needed anything it was taken care of immediately! We appreciated the fact that everything was a short walk to access. We stayed Wednesday thru Saturday. Wednesday they were hosting a surfing experience for autistic children , the property was very busy but the staff handled it well. Thursday was a quiet day on the property but by Friday you could tell that things were ramping up for the weekend.If you want quiet and relaxation, I recommend staying Sunday-Thursday, weekends have a party atmosphere . We had appetizers and drinks at Blu on Friday night. We got right in without reservations but I would recommend reservations! Service was great and food was good. The hotel is a former Holiday Inn , great location right on the beach with all rooms having ocean views. The first floor has been updated and very nice, the rooms have had some updates and are satisfactory but the bathrooms could use a complete redo. It’s clean , just needs updating! We had issues with a loud air conditioner in our room and they immediately checked it out and moved us to a different room. We ran into a problem with our phone not working and it was taken care of in less than 10 minutes. You can’t beat the location, with bars and restaurants located at the property and right across the street. There are many choices in a four block area. Loved the laid back vibe of Folly Beach !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ricka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the rooms are oceanfront and clean. Staff was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Over all it was good, at this price range you would hope to have breakfast included, a microwave, little things make a big difference some times
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location!
Location directly on the beach is rarely found at this affordable price. We enjoy parking the car once and being able to walk wherever we go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tides is the best place to stay @ Folly Beach. Staff are wonderful, friendly and helpful. Hotel is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebekka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
The staff was wonderful. Went above keeping us comfortable and satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our 10 year n Anniversary and 65th
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I love this place. I think they are in the process of renovating some of the rooms. The place has been here forever and needs a little facelift. Best place to go if you have a dog, especially in the off-season. I come here several times a year.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed an upper level room that had been completely remodeled ~ new flooring, bathroom, etc. We loved having an ocean front view ~ although it took two of us to open and close the sliding glass door (it was not recently replaced). The beds were comfortable, but were soft and a bit lumpy like they had maybe not replaced the mattresses, but added toppers. Overall it was really nice, although there was an incident a couple of doors down from us where a man had beat up another man. Lots of uniformed people and emergency vehicles and after they all left a woman was crying and wailing on the balcony until almost midnight. Not the hotels fault, of course, but lots of noise and commotion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and attentive. From the bellhops to the front desk to the bar and wait staff - all very good. Property is in a great location. Right in the center of it all in Folly. . .on the beach, near the pier and many dining and drinking options.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great! The property could definitely use an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Addison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
Great experience. Stayed for one night but we will be back for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Amber

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leonard

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anzhela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay!
We enjoyed our stay due to the nice staff and the area however the broken elevator put a damper on it. This place could use some upgrading and maintenance. Lovely folks, great location and the restaurants and shops were all A+++. Would come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anna Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the 2 elevators was broken, so the wait for the working elevator was long and there was no AC in it!! The in-house coffee house served Starbucks coffee, the food was yummy in the restaurant. The staff was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen, Orefield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would be nice if both elevators worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Luke, boise

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Southington

The rooms could use a little TLC. The elevators were not working and we had a power outage for a minute. Great location, fabulous outdoor bar and great view of the beach and ocean. I would say the rates are high for the age of the property. But, we would stay again and recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Riverdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, excellent beachfront property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024