The Tides Hotel

1 Center St., Folly Beach, SC 29439 United States (USA)
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4 Star Luxury Property
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  • Our hotel comes with an outdoor pool
  • 132 rooms in hotel
  • Hotel has 9 floors
  • Check-in time: 04:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 AM
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
  • 3 meeting rooms in hotel

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Local Attractions

Beachfront, Folly Beach Fishing Pier, The Washout - Surfing, Sun & Ski Jet Ski Rental, Heads Up Parasailing, South Carolina Aquarium / IMAX Theatre, Fort Sumter Harbour Tours, Historic Charleston Houses and Plantations, Patriots Point Naval Museum and muc

Verified Reviews of The Tides Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Very nice Harrison was very helpful and informative"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Will be back for sure, very convenient clean and accommodating.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Jun-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jun 01 to Fri Jun 05 2026 at a $332.24 average nightly rate.
"Great Southern hospitality"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Every staff member that we reacted with was hospitable and helpful. The facilities were clean and well maintained. I have stayed at more expensive hotels but I have never experienced better service anywhere.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Jun-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jun 01 to Thu Jun 04 2026 at a $388.99 average nightly rate.
"A nice short vacation"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I didn't realize how much the sun would help my mood. Been burnt out for a while.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-May-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 26 to Thu May 28 2026 at a $287.10 average nightly rate.
"Best Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice hotel, dogs are welcome.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Oct 14 to Wed Oct 15 2025 at a $215.99 average nightly rate.
"Thanks Jay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Bellhop Jay made the entire place inviting and welcoming. GG Jay!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
12-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 10 to Sat Oct 11 2025 at a $463.99 average nightly rate.
"Great Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Wonderful hotel with professional staff and beautiful beaches.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
21-Sep-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 17 to Mon Sep 22 2025 at a $290.59 average nightly rate.
"Great staff, clean room, great location."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Fantastic Stay
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 26 to Wed Aug 27 2025 at a $206.99 average nightly rate.
"Property Rating Good to Excellent."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Hotel needs a good outside paint job. Beautiful lobby. Nice Beachy airy rooms.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
10-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 08 to Thu Jul 10 2025 at a $434.99 average nightly rate.
"Stay at Tides."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great room, staff and view!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jun 29 to Wed Jul 02 2025 at a $395.99 average nightly rate.
"Staff"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Nico and Paula where amazing very friendly and helpful made we want to stay.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jun 29 to Thu Jul 03 2025 at a $361.99 average nightly rate.
"Excellent Stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We really enjoyed staying at the Tides. Great location with wonderful beach view. The rooms were comfortable and the staff were very accommodating. We were able to get a microwave and bottles of water at no extra charge. We also really enjoyed the high quality food at the restaurant Blu. We'll be back next year!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Jun-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jun 08 to Wed Jun 11 2025 at a $346.99 average nightly rate.
"Absolutely the best!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The staff is great, the property too.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-May-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun May 18 to Fri May 23 2025 at a $286.79 average nightly rate.
"Relaxing Stay At The Tides at Folly Beach "
Overall Score4.0/ 5
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Tides. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was totally booked but there was no rushing and no back up for the elevators. Just a nice relaxing stay.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Apr 14 to Thu Apr 17 2025 at a $358.22 average nightly rate.

Property Description

Our oceanfront hotel is located on Folly Beach, a charming beach town just 10 miles from Historic Charleston. Tides Folly Beach is walking distance to over 30 restaurants and shops, and just steps away from the Folly Beach Pier and Atlantic Ocean! Our full service hotel features 132 oceanfront hotel rooms, an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the ocean, restaurant and coffee shop.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 04:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2022
Floors: 9
Rooms: 132
Suites: 0
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Meeting Rooms: 3 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 542.6 sq. meters
Banquet Space: Holds 240 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 11am- 10pm
Pool Info:
Outdoor oceanfront pool heated year round
Ownership: aVOCET
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
72 hours prior to arrival
Nightly Parking: 0
Total Taxes: 14.00%
Total Misc Fees: ¥3007.22 JPY
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Shows or evening entertainment
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

30 minutes from Charleston International Airport

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Breakfast available to purchase in our on-site coffee shop

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Permitted - one time $95 + tax pet fee

Parking Info

1 parking spot per overnight guest included in nightly resort fee

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Previously known as:
Folly Beach Holiday Inn Oceanfront, Holiday Inn Folly Beach, Tides Folly Beach

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Tides Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Tides Hotel.

Feel free to use the The Tides Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Folly Beach event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Pavilion Ballroom A, B, C 33 x 93 x 12 2883240/----165--------/--320300--
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Pavilion Ballroom A, B, C

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
267.8 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
33 x 93 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Half Day Rental:
$1500.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$2000.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$2000.00 USD
Shipwatch A & B 22 x 42 x 12 96050/----50--------/--8070--
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Shipwatch A & B

Oceanfront Room with walk out balcomy
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
89.2 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
22 x 42 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Half Day Rental:
$1000.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$1000.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$1500.00 USD
Pier View Pre-function Area 24 x 30 x 12 1997--/--------------/----100--
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Pier View Pre-function Area

Room Type:
Foyer
Total Size:
185.5 Sq. Km
Dimensions:
24 x 30 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Full Day Rental:
$500.00 USD
Evening Rental:
$700.00 USD

FAQs about The Tides Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 04:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Tides Hotel have?

There are 132 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Tides Hotel?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Tides Hotel?

Breakfast available to purchase in our on-site coffee shop

What parking is available at The Tides Hotel?

1 parking spot per overnight guest included in nightly resort fee

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Is there a pool at The Tides Hotel?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor oceanfront pool heated year round.

Testimonials:

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"Everything went well last week and we did use all of the rooms we booked. We will continue using your site because it’s great for group travel!" D.M. - Los Angeles, CA

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