The hype
Unbeatable location and views, but the building is showing its age with worn interiors and noise issues.
Tides Folly Beach
$130-360+/ yö
Varaa tämä, jos You want the only hotel on Folly Beach where you can roll out of bed directly onto the sand and don't mind sacrificing some polish for the privilege.
Miksi ihmiset rakastuvat sitä
- The only true oceanfront hotel in town—zero street crossing required
- Every single room has a private balcony or patio with an ocean view
- Heated oceanfront pool that stays open year-round
Pikakatsaus: You are paying for the Atlantic Ocean at your doorstep, not for the dated carpets or the echoey concrete hallways.
Arvioinut @caseylavie: I had high hopes for Tides Folly Beach. The location is insane—you're right on the water and near all the nightlife. But honestly? The rooms felt damp and the hallway noise was intense. It’s a solid pick if you prioritize beach access over sleep, but skip it for romance.
Täällä yöpynyt vieras sanoi
Reality check
Guests consistently complain about the 'motel-style' exterior walkways that let noise bleed into the rooms.
- Your primary goal is maximum beach time with zero commute
- You want a pool with a view and a bar within stumbling distance
- You're traveling with a dog (very pet-friendly)
Siisteys ja kunnossapito
6.5
- Housekeeping: Hit or miss. Daily service is often 'light' (towels/trash) unless requested otherwise.
- Bathroom hygiene: Functional but dated. Watch for slow drains and spots of mildew on ceilings due to the constant humidity.
- Maintenance: Showing wear. Peeling paint on balconies and rust on exterior fixtures are common complaints.
- Linens & towels: Standard hotel grade. Towels can feel scratchy and are often in short supply at the pool.
- Odors & scents: The battle against dampness is real. Rooms often have a lingering musty scent or the chemical smell of cleaning products used to mask it.
Sleepability™
5.5KOHTALAINEN
0-4MELUISA
4-7.5KOHTALAINEN
7.5-10HILJAINEN
- Exterior corridor foot traffic and voices
- Loud in-room heating/cooling units
- Live music from the pier or BLU bar on lower floors
Ennen kuin varaat
Hyvä tietää
- The 'resort fee' covers parking for one car, but the lot can get tight on weekends
- There is no indoor hallway; you enter your room from an outside walkway
- Housekeeping is by request or 'light' service unless you specifically ask for a full clean
Mitä pakata
- High-quality earplugs or a white noise machine
- A sweater for the room (the AC is aggressive to combat humidity)
- Your own beach towels (hotel ones are small and often run out)
Huone Genie
Parhaat valinnot
- Top floor (9th) 'Premium Oceanfront' rooms for the least overhead noise and best horizon views
- Rooms away from the elevator/ice machine to minimize walkway traffic noise
Huoneet, joita kannattaa välttää
- Ground floor 'Beachfront' rooms if you value privacy over patio access (people walk right by)
- Rooms near the pier side on lower floors if you want to avoid bar music
Huonepyynnön Genie – kopioi ja liitä
“I would love a room on the highest possible floor, as far away from the elevators and ice machines as possible, to minimize corridor noise.”
FAQ & Piilotut vinkit
Kaikki mitä haluat todella tietää ennen varaamista.
Is it really right on the beach?
Yes. You walk out the lobby, past the pool, and your feet are in the sand. No roads to cross.
Is the pool heated?
Yes, the oceanfront pool is heated and open year-round, which is a huge perk for shoulder-season visits.
Can I bring my dog?
Absolutely. It's very pet-friendly with a $114 fee per stay, though dogs aren't allowed on the pool deck.
Does the room smell?
It can. Many guests report a 'damp' or musty smell, often masked by strong industrial air freshener in the lobby.
Is breakfast included?
No. There is a grab-and-go breakfast station and a Starbucks (Roasted) on-site, but it's not free.
How bad is the noise?
It's the #1 complaint. The concrete structure echoes, so if someone rolls a suitcase past your door at 6 AM, you will hear it.
Sisäpiirin vinkit
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The 'Beachfront' ground floor rooms have patios that open directly to the pool/beach area—great for access, bad for privacy.
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Walk to 'The Washout' (about a mile north) to watch the best local surfers in action.
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The hotel towels are small; grab a few extra from the pool attendant early in the day before they run out.
5 asiaa, jotka sinun pitää tietää ennen matkaasi
💡The lobby smells aggressively of 'ocean breeze' air freshener, likely to cover up the humidity.
💡The elevators can be painfully slow during peak summer check-in/out times.
💡You might find sand in the carpet even after check-in—it's a battle the housekeeping team rarely wins 100%.
💡The 'Juliette balconies' on some rooms are standing-room only; you can't fit a chair on them.
💡The price can triple from January ($130) to July ($360+), making the value proposition vary wildly.
Paikallinen opas
Kartta
Näe missä Tides Folly Beach sijaitsee ja mitä lähellä on.