Name: Tides Folly Beach
Address: 1 Center Street 29439, Folly Beach, 29439, US

4/10

Poor

21 Jul 2026

Michael

There’s construction and flooding plaguing the area right now at the time of this review. The room had a moisture problem and the floors were constantly wet. The hallways were always flooding and the elevators were breaking after it rained. The beach and pier is great and the bar made really good drinks.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Eric

The view of the beach is top notch. Right next to the peer and easy access. Property is well maintained and staff is friendly.

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

Peggy

Great location and loved the view. Hotel was clean and staff was friendly. The room was ok. We had all these beach towels and suits and not 1 hook in room to hang them from. Also mildew in the bathroom since probably because there was not fan in bathroom. Like I said property was great but rooms could use some improvements.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

marci

First time at Folly Beach! Excellent hotel and area

Family

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Nigel

High rise hotel at beach front but that is where any positive ends. This is portrayed as a high quality hotel with a price tag to match and unfortunately for me this was extremely poor value and a very overrated hotel. We had booked a premium ocean view for our last nights of hotel - what this means is a higher floor as all the rooms are the same and to be honest made no different to the poor experience apart from the large dent in my bank balance. For me this is a poor value hotel and I would suggest looking elsewhere as very little in area apart from the beach. Also, watch out for additional resort and service fees on top of the high prices …… very disappointing end to my holiday

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

gloria k

Can't beat beachfront and pool access steps away. 99% great overnight stay!!! 1% was the noise from a/c unit at night trying to sleep. Pinkys was a hit!! Check in gal friendly and knowledgeable! Will definitely stay again. One night stay a little pricey..but you get what you pay for!! Fab visit!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

andrea

Perfect location on beach! All restaurants walking distance. Waves on beach were HUGE!!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Luke

We love the Tides!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Tyler

Great ocean front resort like hotel ! You don’t even have to leave . Pinky’s on the beach and Starbucks in hotel . Walking distance to everything if you do leave . Loved it and our fur babies loved it also . We will go back for sure !

Pet

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Vicky

AC unit so old, took forever to get a correct temperature for the room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Paul

Great staff!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

cynthia

This hotel has great views and spacious rooms. As is typical of beach hotels, it's a bit worn in areas because the sun and moisture take their tolls, but the property is well maintained. The restaurant, Pinky's, had great food and atmosphere. The king bed was not as comfortable as some big chain hotels but there was ample pillows and blankets for the third person using the sofa bed. The only other downside is that the balcony cannot accommodate a small chair or two, but the view makes up for the lack of seating.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

Eugen

Not worth it for prices they have

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Chad Louis

This was our third time at the property. It has only gotten better over the years.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Tina

Pros: every room has a beach view, hotel is right on the beach, there's a little coffee/gift shop that serves Starbucks, restaurant on site, easy parking, pool on site, close to shopping and restaurants, they have beach umbrellas and chairs they will set up for you on the beach, everyone we met was super nice and helpful, beds were comfy, vallet boys were super nice and helpful

Cons: room was a little sandy but I am sure it is hard to keep it sand free being right on the beach, the hallways and elevator seemed a little run down/old, 1 elevator wasn't working but we never had to wait long for the 2nd elevator plus we took the stairs when going down

Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Kathleen

Excellent customer service, sadly elevator elevators need to be updated worked half the time the facility in general was very clean , public restrooms were very clean considering the heavy traffic,and my room was very comfortable and clean no funny smells like most beach rentals , also they have excellent pizza ,definitely would stay again

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2026

Debra

Rooms have the bare basics. No usb plugs or safe. The staff tell you nothing of the amenities or problems with the hotel upon check-in so access to email and text is a must for communication. Checked in on 07/10/26, Friday at around 3:30. Was told by other guest that elevators were working off and on. Saturday at approximately 8:00 pm, stood at elevators for 20 minutes, both elevators were down. Front desk advised that we would need to take the stairs. We were on the 8th floor. No signs on the doors etc. Pool was not clean never saw anyone, Fri-Sunday, cleaning it. Would not recommend

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Todd

Great place!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Douglas

Definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

sherri

Beautiful hotel, staff was great, lovely beach.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Judy

The location was great! Pinky’s Restaurant was superb!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

arsham

I love Folly beach. And the location of the hotel is excellent. Right on the beach and close to the town.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Veronica

Upon arrival, the valet guy “Mr. H” and the young lady who checked me in was phenomenal and the live music …highlight of my stay. After that, not so pleased. Not sure if the building went through a renovation but much is needed. The room okay, clean towels & sheets. The floor quite slippery/dangerous. The AC unit did not work properly throughout my stay…humid or not adjusting well. The pool was constantly full, no towels or convenient for sitting-very busy. For the upscale price, it should have been 10(1-10); more like a 4. Much expansion is needed, upgrades to accommodate the rate. Customer service was beautiful but it just couldn’t justify all the other issues encountered. More than like I will not return. Lastly, the beach view was a knockout and the restaurant Koko was excellent!!!
Note: I highly recommend whatever men’s cologne is being used to camouflage the order, you are better off using vinegar & water. A lot more refreshing and sanitized.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Janine Michele

The hotel provides beach chairs but they didn’t tell me this when I checked in
The first day we spent a small fortune renting chairs. No beach towels either but overall very good

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Mary

Soft beds, clean room, friendly staff. Pinky’s was nice for quick food without leaving the hotel. I wish it did room service. The coffee in the coffee shop is excellent. Parking was easy and no problem finding a spot in the hotel lot. Nice beach area and pool. Close to everything and great view from the balcony. One of the two elevators was broken for less than a day but it was inconvenient when you are on the seventh floor.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Danita

All the staff were so friendly and helpful especially Jay!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

tashina

Great hotel right on the beach! Walkable area, there was construction going on with the sidewalks so traffic was kinda backed up..probably not the best timing with it being a holiday but they looked like they are moving fast. Other than that we would stay here again.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Frank

Oceanfront with beautiful views - staff is very accommodating, in fact they were great. Rooms not clean. Unfortunately, the Tides is not upkeeping the property. Mattresses and pillows are old, towels are old and scarce. We asked 3x everyday if we could have our room clean. There are nicer places to rent on Folly Beach for the same or very close price. The staff made the stay, hard to unhappy on Folly Beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Mark

Excellent place to stay. Staff was amazing.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Linda

The staff was great. Very helpful. The restaurant was terrible, as was the service at the restaurant. The rooms were good. There were very noisy dogs who barked a lot! But, the hotel and location of the Tides on Folly cannot be beat! We will go again.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Crissy

Rating: Location 5/5 | Cleanliness 2.5/5
The Highlights:
• Unbeatable Location: Situated right on the beach and directly next to the Folly Beach pier, this hotel is within easy walking distance of local souvenir shops, specialty stores, and restaurants.
• On-Site Dining: There is a convenient restaurant located on the property.
The Drawbacks:
• Cleanliness Issues: While the room smelled strongly of cleaning products, it is in desperate need of a deep clean. We found crumbs on the TV stand, a greasy remote, a toilet that needed attention around the base, and mold with stains on the curtains.
• Dated Rooms & Furniture: The rooms are small, and both the furniture and decor are outdated and in need of refreshing.
• Maintenance & Balcony: The balcony is tiny, without chairs (though they are available upon request), and was very dirty. Additionally, the bedside lamp was faulty and flickered on and off.
Amenities:
The hotel offers small beach chairs on a first-come, first-served basis, or you can rent, larger chairs and umbrellas.
Final Thoughts:
The location is absolutely perfect, but the property severely lacks in cleanliness and regular maintenance. Because of this, we will likely look into other beachfront accommodations on our next trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Carolyn

The view was gorgeous. Loved being close to the pier. The staff were a pleasure to work with. I would book Tides again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Ieva

The property sits on the ocean. The view is incredible, walking distance to the beach is amazing. Pool was clean and too small for the huge building.
There was no microwave in the room, just the fridge.
One of the elevators broke down , so this big building was down to 1 elevator.
There is a resort fee that will be charged for each day you stay at the checkout.
Overall, really nice experience!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Bernadette

We enjoyed our time at the Tides. The proximity to the beach and the many eating places close by, you hardly had to leave Folly. It is also close to downtown Charleston ( about 25 minutes). Highly recommend and we will be back!

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Dennis

view

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Jasmine

The location is very convenient. Like that they have multiple bars (pool, outside deck, inside restaurant), a restaurant, coffee shop, beach front, and by the \"strip.\" Staff was very friendly.

However, hotel needs a lot of upgrading. Only 1 elevator workers for our entire trip except the last day; our rooms had severe condensation on the walls and floors to where they needed to be mopped. Unfortunately, no one was available to bring a mop until 9:30am so we had to use towels and clean it up ourselves. They never came with the mop. The phone in the rooms did not work. The door to our room had to be pushed shut to actually close. After housekeeping cleaned the room the door was not pulled to so it was open all day while we were gone. The bathroom door did not close all the way. The coffee shop worker broke down the equipment so that I could not order a drink well before closing. The website to order food online did not work so had to call it in. Housekeeping came by several times and waited outside our rooms an hour before checkout making us feel rushed to leave.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Nicole

Our beach view was gorgeous, the staff was great and Pinky’s was such a fun atmosphere!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Paul

Clean rooms and great location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Jessica

Great

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Betty

Perfect location with excellent ocean views. Convenient location. Walkable to shops and restaurants

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Toyanna

Great beachfront hotel. We loved Pinky's (beachfront restaurant/ bar) and the proximity to the Folly Pier. It was a lovely stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Erica

I absolutely love tides at folly. Friendly staff

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

William

No balconies, swimming pool small, no microwaves, refrigerator small, lobby noises, elevators worked inconsistently on several days. Positive staff was helpful and nice

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Emily

Overall the Tides is a nice place to stay. The location, onsite restaurants, and walkability to all Folly has to offer is wonderful. We had a premium oceanfront room, so the view was great, especially close to the pier. The Tides does need to update the rooms & clean them better, however. Our room & bedding smelled musty. Mattress was on the harder side. The refrigerator was super tiny, and leftover boxes wouldn’t fit. For the price point, we expected a little more. We still enjoyed our stay & can’t wait to come back to the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Richard

Closeness to the beach and peer

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Matthew J

Clean friendly perfect location

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Raul

Nice view, clean rooms,

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Hanum

We love the location and the people there. We'll be back.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Megan

We just had a great stay here. The pool area was well maintained and always had clean towels. Being right on the beach was great and it was also great parking was included. It was nice to watch the sunrise from the balcony each morning. The only complaint is I didn't realize they charge a $24/night resort fee before booking. Maybe I overlooked it though.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

John

Outdoor Pool, Beach Access, Convenient access to pier, Walking distance to shops and restaurants

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

James

The beach is very nice, chairs are included which is a nice perk. Many restaurants within walking distance.

Family

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Dustin

The hotel is woefully outdated - nothing like advertised on the website. The on-site restaurant \"Pinkey's\" was horrible. The first time we went there we had to seek out a hostess to be seated. The second time we waited 15 mins at the outside bar for a bartender. When she didn't show, we went looking for one, only to be treated as if we were interrupting their day. Mind you there were other guests, with drinks seated at the bar. Overcooked, overpriced, and the drinks were watered down. We had to ask for room service (towels, water, toilet paper, trash removal) daily; it's like we were forgotten. There were never towels at the pool. If you plan to start your beach day before 10 a.m. get your towels the day before because the pool does not open until 10 a.m.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Bartholomew

Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful ocean view. Very nice beach. Plumbing needs some work and parts of the hotel could use a facelift. Foot/auto traffic around the hotel can be stressful.

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Margaret

This hotel is very rundown and needs to be updated. Our phone and half the phones were not working, but there was attempt to fix them. The balcony light went on on its own. It was very bright and we were told that we could not turn it off ourselves and had to wait for it to be fixed, even though it was late at night. There was nothing special about this hotel, other than it was located on the beach.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Whitney Nikkole

We had a great time. Everything was so perfect. Only negative was that I didn’t see a vending machine so if everything in the hotel is closed there is no water or drinks. So we should have better prepared for that. But other than that it was great.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2026

Cassandra

No gym. Get a higher up floor so you are not listening to the pool music/noise. Our balcony was too small to hang out on and no furniture, so not really a usable feature. No fan in bathroom or in room so humidity makes everything damp, including the floor and all clothes and towels. Need to bring your own beach towels or buy them there. Housekeeping very illusive, but if you call the front desk they will bring you a “towel set”, which consists of a washcloth, a hand towel and a child’s towel. Location is great as are the complimentary beach chairs and the breakfast cafe.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Lindsay

Great beachfront hotel. Pricey as hell but fun place. Staff is very friendly!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Debi

Enjoyed pool and beach
With grand,
She enjoyed and so did 2 old ladies

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2026

Pamela

The good and the ‘ok’… The good is it’s a great ocean front place. Rooms were clean, although one set of sheets were basically threadbare in spots. Nice balcony facing ocean, but not big enough for chairs to sit and enjoy view. Nice to have coffee maker and mini fridge. Pool is too small for size of property, but beach is huge to make up for it lol. Staff was super nice and free beach chairs were a plus. At less than $400/nt for ‘premium’ room (just means you get top two floors - not worth the difference honestly) but ok for the price. The location is worth it to be right on ocean. I would probably book it again if price stays right.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Steve

The view was beautiful. Only complaint i had was the sliding door to patio was hard to open. Other than that we had a wonderful time there.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Sandi

Right on the beach. Would like beach towels as part of the stay. Seems that would bring it up a notch.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Frank

Great location for the beach

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

james

A few things. My wife found one of her pillowcases filthy the next morning. Front desk was made aware and we very understanding. They knocked off the resort fee for one night which wasn't much. Besides that the location and view was excellent. However a few things.
1- The room was small as well as the fridge which was tiny
2- The bathroom had no hooks or towel racks to hang towels.
3- The balcony was smaller than expected and did not have any chairs.
4- A laundry room on site would be beneficial.
The staff was all friendly including the cleaning folks.
All in all not a bad place but your paying for location and views for sure.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Megan

The view was amazing and the easy access to the beach was a plus!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Andrew

Can’t wait to come back

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Dawn

Loved the view of the beach from our room. Loved the idea of the free beach chairs to the guests

Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Tristan

Hubby and I enjoyed our stay. Bed was comfortable. Free beach chairs was nice. Loved the salt water pool and beach bar. Location was great, very walkable. The balcony was tiny but we asked for chairs and they delivered. No microwave in the room but again we asked and one was delivered. The nearby constructions was an eye sore, felt so bad for the businesses. The rooms in my opinion are overpriced but it is what it is due to the location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Kevin

Clean room, helpful staff, oceanfront room

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Heather

Rooms were spacious and clean .. located perfectly on the beach and close to restaurants, shops! Would definitely stay here again !

Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2026

Emily

Tides Folly Beach has an unbeatable location right on the beach, with beautiful ocean views, free parking, a clean property, attractive decor, and friendly staff.
Unfortunately, several practical issues made the stay less enjoyable than expected. The room listing was inaccurate. It advertised an in-room safe, but there was no safe. Room descriptions should match what is actually provided.

The biggest issue was functionality. There were only two towel hooks in the entire room and no racks or drying areas for wet beach towels and swimsuits. At a beachfront hotel, this became a daily frustration.

Outlets were limited. The hotel provided an extension cord, but the outlets were so loose that plugs frequently would not stay connected. The room also included plenty of pillows, but all were unusually thick. I ended up buying standard pillows and pillowcases during my stay to sleep comfortably.

Other issues included housekeeping only every other day, a coffee maker with missing parts, water leaking from the shower onto the bathroom floor, delayed communication about beach chair rentals, and noise from late-night parties due to poor soundproofing.

Overall, Tides benefits greatly from its location, but the rooms seem designed more for appearance than practicality. Better communication, accurate listings, additional towel hooks, more outlets, and improved room functionality would significantly improve the guest experience.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Kimberly

Beautiful hotel and great staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2026

Kurt

We loved being right on the beach and so many restaurants in walking distance.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

Emanuel

The hotel is perfectly located by the beach, it has easy access, and I like that the parking is included. The room was not clean at all. Yes, the beds were made, but the floor, toilet, shower, and sink were dirty, the room door was really hard to close because it was misaligned with the frame, the balcony sliding door was also hard to open or close, and you were only able to open it halfway because it needed lubrication or the tracks were damaged. The food was ok, but the advantage is that the good restaurants were across the street. I will stay again, here, yes, because it is very convenient.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Michael

Staff was great

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

George

Harrison and all front staff were all very professional.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Jen

You stay at Tides for the location, not the hotel room. The room was dated and the whole hotel is in need of updating. Furniture is shabby and walls need a paint job. The balcony is just for standing there is not room for a chair or anything to sit out there. The bathroom is small and the commode was right up against the shower which was uncomfortable. The bedcover is very thin so when the a/c blows I was freezing.
On the plus side, the room was clean, no bugs, and the walls were soundproofed pretty well. Staff was friendly and helpful. The pool is nice and the bar/restaurant is good. And of course the location is perfect. We love Folly and it’s worth it for the less than perfect room to be right on the beach.

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jun 2026

Alison

Summary: Extremely overpriced beach motel parading as a luxury resort. (But with A+ staff!)

Positives: The staff!!! Everyone we encountered was above-and-beyond nice and helpful. Also, you absolutely cannot beat the location. The beach chairs were a great perk.

Negatives: They're the only game in town and they clearly know it (charge whatever they want and provide as little as they want). At this price point, we were expecting a luxury accommodation and instead were met with basically a dingy seaside motel. We were super excited about our oceanfront room but the windows were FILTHY. You really couldn't enjoy the view. We also chose this hotel because of the refrigerator (we're on a road trip with a cooler full of food), but couldn't access the freezer at all, or 25% of the refrigerator, because it was completely frozen solid in a block of ice. We had no cold packs for the next leg of our drive and had to get rid of a lot of food.

If you have plenty of money to burn and can manage your expectations appropriately, you'll enjoy the location.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

carol

Everything was great. Have been going there for years, and this was one of the best times. The beach and the weather were perfect. The staff did what they were supposed to without anyone watching. They were all helpful and friendly.
It was also very nice of the hotel to arrange to give use of free beach chairs during
the stay. They were cute pink and white with a canopy. This meant a lot since the new beach chair rental company gouges by charging $60 a day for their chair rental. Those chairs are a gaudy orange. This is a price increase since the previous rental price per
day was $45.
The Tides is the best!

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

WALTER

Nice on the beach property great staff some wear on the building but no problems would return

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

LINDA

Very nice beach hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Linda

The beach location and access was great and right there at the pier. Room was very clean and all the staff was so nice and helpful.everything was great 👍. Would definately stay there again if I come this way. Excellent beach

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Paul

Great location. All rooms face the beach. Adjacent to the pier. At the end of Folly Road. Walk to all the shops and restaurants.

They have nice beach chairs for guests. Just check them out/in.

One ding … No free coffee except in-room brewer.

Continuous improvement suggestion … Rooms are not carpeted. Understand, due to the sand. But a throw/area rug between the beds would be a nice add.

Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

Heather

Do not expect what you pay Expedia to be your rate: The hotel charged us $71 in resort fees and tax above what we paid Expedia for 2 nights! I have never experienced that!

In addition: the ac unit in our room leaked pools of water on the floor in our room soaking through shoes and anything on the floor. The front desk staff blamed us saying, “you shouldn’t turn ac above 72” when the floor was already soaked and slippery when we checked in.

They finally agreed to move us for 2nd night but we were moved to another room where the bathroom door would not close. Then, on check out they charged us $71 above what we paid Expedia! Terrible, and kind of ruined what should have been a nice beach trip.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Dedra

GREAT HOTEL. GREAT VIEW. VERY CLEAN
BALCONY NEEDS SOME UPDATING

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Stacey

Excellent service - great location ! We love the tides !

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

John

Great Beachfront Stay with Fantastic Dining!

We had a wonderful stay at the Tides Hotel over memorial day weekend and would absolutely come back.

The location is unbeatable, sitting right on the beach. You are only steps away from the sand and surrounded by tons of great local food options.
Here are the highlights from our trip:

Amazing Dining: Pinkies restaurant is a must-visit. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was incredibly amazing and welcoming.

Beach Conveniences: You can easily rent comfortable chairs right on the beach for a relaxing day by the water.

Spotless Property: The entire property is kept very clean and well-maintained.

Clean Bathrooms: The bathrooms in our room were spotless.

A few minor things to note: the elevators can be a little slow during peak times, and the rooms themselves could use a little bit of love and updating. Our AC also had a small leak, but the overall cleanliness and prime location more than made up for it. We highly recommend this hotel for a fun beach getaway!

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 May 2026

Jaquelin

El personal no me gustó su trato

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Paul

Most friendly and helpful staff anywhere! Hotel was clean and room was clean. Great location to enjoy the ocean for a few days with restaurants all within walking distance.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Donna

Our room was clean. Check in was easy and staff were great views can’t be beat

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 May 2026

Tim

Room wasn’t ready until 6:00pm with a check-in at 4:00pm.. Staff double charged my credit card and I caught it after the credit card company called me for fraudulent charges. They lost our order at the hotel restaurant and we finally got our food after 2 hours. It was literally the vacation from HELL and it was my wife’s Birthday!! It was $1200 wasted for sure!!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

27 May 2026

Tanya

The hotel needs a deep clean inside and out. Our room was dirty in the corners and edges of the room. The shower had old black soap scum in the soap holder. More lighting is needed outside where the room entrances are for safety reasons. We were there for two days and three nights and never received maid service even though the DND tag was not on the door. I called about maid service three times the second day and was assured we would receive it but never did. I asked for at least a towel delivery while we waited for full service and was told towels would be sent but they were not. The air conditioner rattled terribly - not the usual humming sound. The sound made it difficult to sleep so I had to turn off the air, which meant sleeping in a 79 degree room. I called about service for the air conditioning unit - twice - but it wasn’t repaired. One of the two elevators was out of service one of the days, which meant taking the stairs frequently. Location was great. Outdoor bar was great. Live music was great. Beach was great. Definitely was not worth the $500 or so per night rate with all the issues.

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

Anna

Pros:
- It's right on the beach
- The on-site restaurant was good
- good parking options. We could park our Armada with a hitch cargo carrier attached
- we were able to move bed to the wall so small children won't fall off it :)

Cons:
- don't expect luxury. The lobby and the pool are kind of ugly, the stairs smell and everything in the public areas is kind of sticky
- Rooms are not cleaned daily. We stayed for 2 days and they were never cleaned
- They use super cheap synthetic blankets
- The air conditioner is very noisy and don't expect good air distribution in the room (expect warm spots and super cold spots)

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

Amy

Property was just fair. Room was nice but property seems old. Elevator was not working

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Kim

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Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Brittany

The location of the hotel was perfect! Within walking distance of all of the restaurants and shops!! We had a wonderful experience! As soon as we arrived we were greeted by a gentleman working outside named Jeff. He was incredibly friendly and helpful. The girls at check in were quick and polite! It was an easy process! The room was clean, spacious and the shower was exceptional!!
Our first night we stayed and ate at Pinky’s! The food and service was great! The pool was great! There was a bar conveniently located to the side of the pool! The bartender was super upbeat!! There was a little shop in the hotel, they sold delicious breakfast, sunscreen, toiletries and tshrits! Everything you needed! It was easy to access the beach from the hotel as well! We honestly didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

David

Great stay on folly!!! Great value and the views were amazing!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Steven

This place is just old. Don’t think the floor in our room was mopped when we checked in. Maid service didn’t come till very late afternoon. Maybe they’re understaffed. Overpriced for the quality but you pay for the location. It was just ok.

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Diane

The location is excellent. Right on the beach. Parking is hit or miss. I got a good spot a couple of times and had to settle for extremely tight spot in dark lot the other few times.
Pool is nothing special, but it's okay. All rooms face the ocean but you can't sit on the balcony to enjoy the ocean. It's only about 18 inches wide. Rooms are ok, but a bit worn. AC unit kind of old but it did work ok. I don't think they have room service and the little store to buy snacks closes at 7pm. (Also opens at 7pm so you can't get coffee at 6am - which is important to me!) Small coffee maker in room. Average bathroom. No tub. Shower is good size but no hand held shower head. I couldn't find a hair dryer. Couldn't get drapes to close all the way so hard to darken the room during the day if you or a child needs a nap.
They have a nice casual resturant with outdoor seating. Also pool table. I only tried the pizza. It was average.
The staff is very nice.
I would rate it a 7 out of 10. 10 out of 10 for location.

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Mark

Very friendly and helpful staff. Pinkys restaurant was a great lunch spot, right next to beach. Premises and rooms could use some remodeling with newer furnishings (need to add some water bottle refill stations next to ice machines). Great ocean views!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Cynthia Jill

We love staying here on Folly Beach! Room with small balcony Ocean Front. The pool is heated and very refreshing after a day at the beach. You walk right out on the beach from the hotel. We love Dylan the bartender at the tiki bar by the pool. They have Starbucks. Pinky’s restaurant on the beachfront and another tiki bar. Live music. They greet you out front we you drive in and they have great bellmen who help you unload! We love Jay,Jeff, and Omar. Kat is my favorite at the front desk! Down the street you have restaurants and gift shops. A very fun place to stay!!! They even allow pets 😎

Friends_and_family Family