Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

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8 (1142 reviews)
1 Center Street , Folly Beach , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Wonderful views
Cons:
Noisy construction
Old hotel interiors
Dissatisfaction with restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
The rooms were clean, but some areas could use extra touch-ups.
Service
9
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9
Location is great with many nearby attractions and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms are clean but the hotel is showing signs of age and in need of updates.
Amenities
8
Heated outdoor saltwater pool was a pleasant feature.
Value for Money
8
Fair value given the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7
Guest expressed dissatisfaction with the new restaurant.
Overall Experience
8
Despite some issues, overall positive experience with intention to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:10

Property Description

Beachfront Oasis with Spectacular Views

Luxurious Accommodations: Each guest room at Tides Folly Beach boasts a private balcony, oceanfront view, and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Enjoy your morning coffee with the in-room coffee-making facilities provided.

Dining Experience: Indulge in fresh seafood at BLU restaurant while taking in breathtaking ocean views. BLU's Beach Bar offers light bites and specialty cocktails by the pool, ensuring a delightful dining experience throughout the day.

Exciting Activities: Dive into adventure with kayaking, surfing, or parasailing at Folly Beach, conveniently located adjacent to the hotel.

Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment at Tides Folly Beach. Book now to secure your beachfront getaway!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CHS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children 6 years old stay for US$15 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$15 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1142 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8
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Michael • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dogs, Parking, housekeeping

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Mills • couple • us
9
Cons:

Elevator not working!

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
10
Weekend trip for my husband‘s birthday had a blast
Pros:

We were right there on the beach with a restaurant and bar right downstairs

Cons:

Elevator would take too long sometimes

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Marco • family_with_children • de
7
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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T7486JOrobertc • Couples
10
Great getaway
Pros:

Great staff at an updated hotel. On the beach and walking distance to all the restaurants. We regularly stay a couple of times a year.

2026-02-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Nicole • family_with_children • us
2
It was the worse accommodations I’ve ever had in Folly. Hotel was cheap and cheesy with no customer
Cons:

Elevator was broke, there was renovations and they could have accommodated better. We sat in the restaurant and were ignored by the bartender and manager and finally left. They couldn’t even say, we’re closing. Just ignored our presence.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • us
4
Disappointed
Pros:

No breakfast. Jay at the front door greeting everyone was the best part of this Hotel

Cons:

Room was not clean, had to wait on room, only 1 elevator working, had to use stairs several times, had to ask for microwave after requesting it twice before arrival, only decaf coffee was available in the room, really disappointing. I've stayed there since 2016, this year was my worse stay by far.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Audra • couple • us
8
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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garry • couple • us
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Carenola • couple • us
9
Great time, needed the break from work. Will definitely stay again
Pros:

Didn't eat breakfast, but the meals I had were very good

Cons:

Put microwaves in rooms

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Johnson • couple • us
5
Excellent staff, they were very welcoming .
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Felt like a low budget hotel.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Xao • couple • us
8
Friendly staff. Bed was made daily, that’s definitely a plus for me!
Pros:

Easy access to the beach

Cons:

Property was undergoing renovations.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
6
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful, the cleaning staff was excellent, location to local business was great and parking was very easy.

Cons:

The room didn’t have a microwave, phone in room didn’t work, the internet pics made the rooms look larger than they actually were.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Nilam • couple • us
7
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Therese • family_with_children • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Brooke • family_with_children • us
3
Staff are wonderful and very kind. The rooms are very cheap and not clean. The location is solid!
Pros:

Location was great not too far from Downtown Charlestown about 10-20 minutes depending on traffic.

Cons:

The bathroom was gross, there was mold and mushrooms, yes mushrooms growing from the bathroom wall. There is no ventelation in the room just an AC so I can get either very wet in the room or stuffy.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Diana • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The location was wonderful. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Great vacation!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
10
Really enjoyed our stay at Tides Folley Beach. We'll definitely stay here again.
Pros:

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, room was clean, comfortable, and the view was great!

Cons:

n/a

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee