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7.9

747 reviews

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

1 Center Street, Folly Beach, 29439, South Carolina, United States

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Private pool

Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Nestled in Folly Beach, South Carolina, United States, Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel is a 3-star retreat located at 1 Center Street, just 0mi from the city center. It has 747 reviews, and price starts from $119.

On-site amenities include a private pool and an outdoor swimming pool, beachfront access, free Wifi, and free on-site parking. A restaurant and bar, terrace and sun deck, along with beach chairs/loungers and beach umbrellas (extra charges), create a seaside vibe. Additional conveniences include air conditioning, non-smoking rooms, a 24-hour front desk, elevator and upper-floor accessibility, wheelchair accessibility, balcony with a view, free toiletries, and a bathtub. For families, Kids' meals and a kid-friendly buffet are available, while meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges) and water sports facilities on site (extra charges) provide extra options. Live music/Performance (free) adds evening entertainment.

With a beachfront setting and a landmark view, the experience invites sun, sea, and breezy evenings, complemented by the free live music and a sun deck.

Set against Folly Beach, this oceanfront retreat offers choices for cooling off and soaking up the sun. An adults-only heated saltwater pool with a shallow end and a view sits alongside a private pool and an outdoor pool, giving options for quiet swims or lively laps. A sun deck and terrace invite lingering moments, while beach chairs and umbrellas dot the shore for easy seaside lounging.

On-site dining spans family-friendly Blu Beach Bar & Grill with American fare, Pier101 Restaurant & Bar serving seafood, and Roasted Coffee + Shop for morning picks or a quick pick-me-up. The evenings come alive with free live music performances, adding a breezy soundtrack to sunset strolls along the beach.

Pets are welcome with possible charges. Payment is cashless at check-in, with accepted methods including American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. For those planning gatherings or adventures, meeting/banquet facilities are available (extra charges), and on-site water sports facilities offer additional options (extra charges).

Closest airports

Charleston International Airport

17.8mi

Hilton Head Airport

53.3mi

Most popular amenities

Private pool

Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Landmark view

Elevator

Kids' meals

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

King Room - Ocean Front  in Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

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King Room, Oceanfront

1 King Size Bed

335 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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This room features a private balcony, ocean view, and 32-inch flat-screen cable television. A seating area with a sofa is also included.

Queen Room with Sea View in Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

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Room With Sea View

2 Queen Size Beds

335 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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This ocean view room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A refrigerator and coffee maker are provided as well.

Deluxe King Room in Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

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Deluxe

1 King Size Bed

335 sqft

Private pool

Landmark view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a coffee machine, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

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Premium, 2 Queen Size Beds, Oceanfront

2 Queen Size Beds

335 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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2 Queen Beds Premium Ocean Front

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Premium, King Size, Oceanfront

1 King Size Bed

30 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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King Premium Ocean Front

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Room - 2 Queen, Oceanfront

2 Queen Size Beds

335 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Ocean Front.

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Deluxe, 2 Bed, Sea View

335 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This double room provides a pool with a view. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a coffee machine, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View in Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

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Deluxe, Sea View

2 Queen Size Beds

335 sqft

Private pool

Landmark view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Superior, King Size, Oceanfront

1 King Size Bed

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Superior, 2 Queen Size Beds, Oceanfront

2 Queen Size Beds

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Superior, Sea View

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Premier Double Room

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Guest reviews

7.9

747 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Kim

8.2

August 2024

All the front desk staff were great, from arrival to departure, you can tell they like their job. Everyone was at the ready to suggest places to eat, entertainment and anything else asked of them. Nikko the belboy / greeter was very helpful and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome! The food was very good and the waiters and seater were all awesome. The pool bartender, Dan I think his name was, also great kid....the coffee shop was very convenient and delish....and the rooms all being ocean front was the best! ...Thanks Tides, had a great time@

Phone did not work, cost of chairs and umbrella per day is alittle steep, should be included with resort fee. The pipeline for beach replenishment is definitely an eyesore, takes away from the look of the property from the beach and from the balcony.Also some work is needed on a lot of the ocean facing stucco wall and balcony ceilings, cracks, missing pieces etc.

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Leslie

9.1

August 2024

Location was fabulous, staff were amazing, the facilities just need an upgrade. It was clean and our trip was great!

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Delia

9.1

March 2025

We loved the Hotel staff they were very helpful and the Older lady that works at the coffee shop she was very nice. The view from the hotel room was great. They kept our room clean and placed fresh towels every day we left and returned. Some hotels wouldn’t do that.

The room didn’t have a microwave but they did bring us one when we asked for one😃. The people that work at the Blu restaurant did not answer the phone when my husband and I wanted to call in an order 45 mins before they closed. It was just a dessert order. We wanted ice cream.

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Amy

9.1

February 2025

Dinner was very good, wide beautiful beachfront with amazing view from 6th floor. Even gave us champagne for a romantic weekend.

A little confusion at checkout. Was given permission to check out at 12 the day before then told at 10:30 would have to be out at 11 and housekeeping knocking on door at 11:20 when rushing to get showered. Then they apologized and honored 12. Also had a drunk guest harass us at dinner and touch our water glasses and come to our table, and waiter did best to get him out but management should have bounced him sooner and comped us free dessert.

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Daniel

8.2

June 2024

Proximity to everything and it had a pool with complimentary towels. The staff were very friendly and always smiled and greeted us.

The room was dated and could use a refresh. Our tub was cracked and you could feel/hear the water under it as we showered. The toilet tank lid was also cracked but it didn’t seem to affect its use. The balcony was a bit too narrow to truly enjoy. However, the beds were comfortable and the linens felt fresh & clean.

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Meghan

9.1

May 2024

The location can’t be beat! The hotel is right on the ocean, so walking down to the beach each morning was a breeze. There are several nice beachy restaurants and shops nearby, so it was easy to walk everywhere we wanted to go. The Pier is right nextdoor as well. Aside from the location being perfect, we also loved the on-site Blue Restaurant and Bar. It overlooks the ocean, which was lovely when having breakfast in the morning. The tiki bar was also a lot of fun. The biggest standout though was how incredibly kind, helpful, and hospitable the Tides Folly hotel staff were. Everyone we worked with from the front desk team, Roasted cafe and Blu restaurant/bar staff, bellmen, and cleaning crew were all phenomenal. They were the most accommodating and pleasant hotel staff I’ve ever encountered. Highly recommend!

The rooms feel a little bit dated and it would’ve been nice to have a screened balcony door, but other than that everything was great!

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Bryan

8.2

January 2024

It is close to the beach and very clean.

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Kat

8.2

February 2025

Rooms were clean and nicely decorated. It was convenient with a coffee shop and bar in house. The quaint stretch of shops and restaurants is two minutes outside the lobby doors. Great location next to pier as well.

Only 2 elevators. One was out of service, which made waits long. I took the stairs down from the fourth floor each time because I felt it would be faster. Balcony lock didn't work, but due to building design I didn't feel unsafe.

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Jim

9.1

May 2025

Ocean front view of coure se ! Bed was super comfortable. Staff were very accommodating Ellie went above and beyond expectations. Food was awesome

The door to get to fridge would fall off everytime you went to open. Could easily be fixed with 2 screws could never enjoy pool people laying towels on chairs to save them while they were at beach. All in all we had a great time and will probably return

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Leslie

9.1

October 2024

Location was great! Everything there is within walking distance. Overall, everything was clean. Pool was heated and the kiddo super enjoyed it

Not a full negative, but do expect to pay an additional fee PLUS a deposit when you arrive. The deposit is to be refunded and was expected just from experience traveling but there was another fee that hadn't been included in my original price

Points of Interest Around Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Attractions

Morris Island Lighthouse

4.4mi

Fort Sumter National Monument

7.8mi

The Battery and White Point Garden

8mi

Edmondston-Alston House

8.1mi

Rainbow Row

8.4mi

St. Michael's Church

8.4mi

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

8.5mi

Charleston Waterfront Park

8.6mi

St. Philips Church

8.6mi

Circular Congregational Church

8.6mi

Charleston City Market

8.8mi

Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center

9.5mi

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

9.6mi

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (Cooper River Bridge)

10.4mi

Drayton Hall

16.9mi

Restaurants

Blu Beach Bar & Grill

Cuisines

  • American

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pier101 Restaurant & Bar

Cuisines

  • Seafood

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Salt water
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Private pool

Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Landmark view

Elevator

Kids' meals

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel allow guests to stay with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Tides Folly Beach hotel. They allow pets but charges may apply.

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

The check-in time at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel is 04:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at the Tides Folly Beach hotel. The parking is free and on-site, however, reservation is required. The hotel provides public parking facilities for its guests.

What are the rates at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

A stay at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel can begin from a rate of $119. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

What types of rooms does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel offer?

Tides Folly Beach offers a variety of rooms, including Deluxe Double Rooms with Sea View, Queen Rooms with Sea View, Deluxe King Rooms, and King Rooms with Ocean Front. All rooms have the same size of 334 sqft and do not allow smoking. The occupancy for all rooms is up to 4 adults and 3 children, and the bed sizes vary between Queen and King size.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Guests at Tides Folly Beach can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can relax by the private pool or the outdoor swimming pool, both of which are available year-round. The outdoor pool also offers a shallow end and a view, providing a perfect setting for relaxation.

For those looking to soak up the sun and enjoy the beach, the hotel offers beachfront access with beach umbrellas and chairs/loungers provided. Water sports facilities are also available, offering guests the opportunity to engage in various activities.

In terms of dining options, guests can visit the on-site restaurant, Blu, which offers a family-friendly ambiance and specializes in seafood cuisine.

Additionally, the hotel provides live music and evening entertainment, ensuring that guests have a memorable and enjoyable stay.

Does Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel have a pool for guests?

The Tides Folly Beach hotel has one pool available. The pool is outdoors and is open all year round. It is an adults-only pool and offers features like a heated, saltwater pool with a shallow end and a view.

Are there restaurants located within Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant called Blu on site. Blu offers a family-friendly ambiance and specializes in seafood cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel?

Cash is not accepted at Tides Folly Beach. The hotel only accepts payment through Discover, American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.

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