Folly Beach South Carolina Hotels & Motels

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The Folly Beach center point is about 3 miles southwest of Morris Island Lighthouse.

Folly Beach is a town located on Folly Island in Charleston County, the state of South Carolina, and has a population of over 2,600 at the 2020 census. The island is separated from the mainland by the Folly River and is within the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area. Folly Beach is located 20 minutes from downtown Charleston and is accessible by car or bike over the Wappoo Creek Bridge on Route 171. The island has a laid-back, surf town atmosphere and is a popular destination for vacationers and locals alike. The city is home to several restaurants, and bars, as well as the Morris Island Lighthouse and the Pirates Cove Playground, Tennis Courts, and Basketball Courts. If you're looking to catch some waves or just relax, Folly Beach has something for everyone. And when you're ready to take a break from the sand, there are plenty of shops and restaurants to explore. This town is the perfect place to go if you want to relax or have some fun. If you're searching for lodging to stay in Folly Beach, SC, that's comfortable, convenient, and affordable, then look no further than the hotels, inns, and suites in the area. Whatever your budget is, you'll be able to find a place that fits your needs. And if you want to be close to the shore, this location is simply perfect! More from this guide...

Folly Beach Hotels & Accommodations

Tides Folly Beach
+1-888-389-4121
1 Center St., Folly Beach, SC 29439 +1-888-389-4121
  • 3 star Beach property
  • Check in time: 04:00 PM
From$159
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Kate's Beach Estates - Folly Beach
+1-888-675-2083
316 East Ashley Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439 +1-888-675-2083
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Check-in: 3:00PM
From$175
Very Good 4.0 /5 Review Score Call BookMore Details
John Rutledge House Inn
+1-800-716-8490
116 Broad St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-800-716-8490 ~8.40 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Four-star Downtown property
  • 19 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$299
Very Good 4.5 /5 Latest Reviews Call BookMore Details
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview : 11 Ashley Pointe Dr.
+1-800-805-5223
11 Ashley Pointe Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 +1-800-805-5223 ~8.57 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Inexpensive Riverfront property
  • 4 floors in property
From$74
Average 3.5 /5 Recent Reviews Call BookMore Details
Springhill Suites Charleston Riverview
+1-888-965-1860
98 Ripley Point Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 +1-888-965-1860 ~8.58 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Three Star Downtown hotel
  • Check-in: 4:00pm
From$109
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Residence Inn Charleston Riverview : 90 Ripley Point Dr.
+1-888-788-5576
90 Ripley Point Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 +1-888-788-5576 ~8.58 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • Free breakfast
From$106
Very Good 4.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
The Vendue - Charleston
+1-888-897-9207
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-897-9207 ~8.58 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Four-star Downtown hotel
  • 84 rooms in property
From$199
Very Good 4.0 /5 Latest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Harbourview Inn - Charleston
+1-888-311-4278
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-311-4278 ~8.61 miles north of Folly Beach
  • High end Downtown hotel
  • 52 rooms in hotel
From$219
Very Good 4.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston Historic District in Charleston
+1-888-469-4795
155 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-469-4795 ~8.62 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Economy Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$88
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Kings Courtyard Inn
+1-888-734-9421
198 King St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-734-9421 ~8.62 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$229
Very Good 4.0 /5 Guest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Cambria Hotel Charleston Riverview - Charleston
+1-888-841-5292
84 Ripley Point Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 Website +1-888-841-5292 ~8.63 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Midscale Downtown hotel
  • 126 rooms in property
From$119
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Fulton Lane Inn - Charleston
+1-888-455-5160
202 King St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-455-5160 ~8.63 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 45 rooms
From$239
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Wentworth Mansion : 149 Wentworth St.
+1-888-965-8297
149 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-965-8297 ~8.66 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Luxury 5-star hotel
  • Hotel has 4 suites
From$250
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The Meeting Street Inn
+1-888-906-6358
173 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-906-6358 ~8.66 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Midscale Downtown property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$152
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The Lodge Alley Inn in Charelston
+1-888-749-6785
195 East Bay St., Charelston, SC 29401 +1-888-749-6785 ~8.67 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Three Star Downtown property
  • Check in time: 4:00 p.m.
From$93
Very Good 4.0 /5 Review Score Call BookMore Details
The Palmetto Hotel Charleston : 194 East Bay St.
+1-888-878-9982
194 East Bay St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-878-9982 ~8.67 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Four-star Downtown property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$249
Average 3.0 /5 Guest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Church Street Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
+1-888-389-4485
177 Church St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-389-4485 ~8.70 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Midscale property
  • 31 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$75
Very Good 4.0 /5 Guest Reviews Call BookMore Details
French Quarter Inn in Charleston
+1-888-389-4121
166 Church St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-389-4121 ~8.71 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 4 star Downtown property
  • 2 conference rooms in property
From$249
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The Spectator Hotel
+1-888-675-2083
67 State St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-675-2083 ~8.72 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Luxury Five Star Downtown hotel
  • Check in: 4:00pm
From$306
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Market Pavilion Hotel
+1-800-716-8490
225 East Bay St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-800-716-8490 ~8.72 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Expensive Downtown hotel
  • Shuttle from airport available
From$289
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Planters Inn
+1-800-805-5223
112 North Market St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-800-805-5223 ~8.74 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Four star Downtown hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
From$479
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The Charleston Place - Charleston
+1-888-965-1860
205 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-965-1860 ~8.74 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Luxury Five Star property
  • 45 suites in hotel
From$270
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Emeline in Charleston
+1-888-788-5576
181 Church St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-788-5576 ~8.76 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Mid-scale Downtown hotel
  • 5 floors in hotel
From$80
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Indigo Inn in Charleston
+1-888-897-9207
1 Maiden Lane, Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-897-9207 ~8.81 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Mid-scale property
  • 40 rooms in property
From$90
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The Room on Meeting : 233 Meeting St.
+1-888-311-4278
233 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-311-4278 ~8.81 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Low-priced hotel
The Restoration - Charleston
+1-888-469-4795
75 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-469-4795 ~8.81 miles north of Folly Beach
  • High-end Downtown property
  • Fitness center on property
From$249
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Courtyard Charleston Waterfront
+1-888-734-9421
35 Lockwood Dr., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-734-9421 ~8.82 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Midscale Downtown hotel
  • 179 rooms in hotel
From$99
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Andrew Pinckney Inn : 40 Pinckney St.
+1-888-841-5292
40 Pinckney St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-841-5292 ~8.83 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Four-star Downtown property
  • Fitness center on property
From$279
Very Good 4.5 /5 Recent Reviews Call BookMore Details
The Ryder Hotel : 237 Meeting
+1-888-455-5160
237 Meeting, Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-455-5160 ~8.83 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Affordable Downtown hotel
  • 4 floors in property
From$109
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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown - Charleston
+1-888-965-8297
45 Lockwood Dr., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-965-8297 ~8.84 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 3-star Riverfront hotel
  • 3 meeting rooms in property
From$139
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The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel in Charleston
+1-888-906-6358
68 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401 Website +1-888-906-6358 ~8.84 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 4 star Downtown hotel
  • 167 rooms in property
From$125
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Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview, an IHG Hotel in Charleston
+1-888-749-6785
301 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407 +1-888-749-6785 ~8.85 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Hotel has 179 rooms
From$83
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Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, Autograph Collection
+1-888-878-9982
55 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-878-9982 ~8.85 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 4-star Downtown property
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$239
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The Jasmine House : 64 Hasell St.
+1-888-389-4485
64 Hasell St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-389-4485 ~8.86 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 3-star property
From$159
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Ansonborough Inn in Charleston
+1-888-389-4121
21 Hasell St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-389-4121 ~8.93 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • Hotel has 2 meeting rooms
From$239
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Barksdale House Inn - Charleston
+1-888-675-2083
27 George St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-675-2083 ~8.95 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Midscale Downtown property
  • Free breakfast available
From$139
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Francis Marion Hotel
+1-800-716-8490
387 King St., Charleston, SC 29403 +1-800-716-8490 ~9.05 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Expensive Downtown property
  • 12 meeting rooms in property
From$149
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Comfort Inn Downtown Charleston - Charleston
+1-800-805-5223
144 Bee St., Charleston, SC 29401 Website +1-800-805-5223 ~9.05 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 2-star Downtown hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$79
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Zero George Street
+1-888-965-1860
0 George St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-965-1860 ~9.06 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Four-star property
  • 5 suites in hotel
From$160
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Courtyard Charleston Historic District
+1-888-788-5576
125 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-788-5576 ~9.11 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • 12 meeting rooms in hotel
From$119
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Hotel Bella Grace in Charleston
+1-888-897-9207
117 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 29401 +1-888-897-9207 ~9.12 miles north of Folly Beach
  • 4-star Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$379
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Hotel Bennett : 404 King St.
+1-888-311-4278
404 King St., Charleston, SC 29403 +1-888-311-4278 ~9.15 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Mid-scale hotel
From$90
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District in Charleston
+1-888-469-4795
337 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29403 +1-888-469-4795 ~9.19 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Three Star Downtown property
  • Hotel has 5 floors
From$159
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The Dewberry Charleston
+1-888-734-9421
334 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29403 +1-888-734-9421 ~9.19 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Luxurious Five Star Downtown hotel
  • 155 rooms in property
From$199
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn Westedge
+1-888-841-5292
250 Spring St., Charleston, SC 29403 +1-888-841-5292 ~9.20 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Midscale Downtown hotel
  • Check-in time: 4:00pm
From$99
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Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
+1-888-455-5160
345 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29403 +1-888-455-5160 ~9.23 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Three Star Downtown property
  • Check-in time: 4:00PM
From$159
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The Preserve in Charleston
+1-888-965-8297
216 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 +1-888-965-8297 ~9.24 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Expensive Downtown hotel
  • Hotel has 32 rooms
From$125
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Charleston Marriott - Charleston
+1-888-906-6358
170 Lockwood Blvd., Charleston, SC 29403 +1-888-906-6358 ~9.28 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Affordable Riverfront property
  • 8 meeting rooms in hotel
From$95
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Liberty Place by Hilton Club - Charleston
+1-888-749-6785
475 East Bay St., Charleston, SC 29403 +1-888-749-6785 ~9.28 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Four-star hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$160
Poor 2.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
86 Cannon Historic Inn - Adults Only : 86 Cannon St.
+1-888-878-9982
86 Cannon St., Charleston, SC 29403 +1-888-878-9982 ~9.32 miles north of Folly Beach
  • Three Star hotel
  • 5 rooms in hotel
From$90
Excellent 5.0 /5 Read Reviews Call BookMore Details

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The Best Time to Visit Folly Beach, SC

The weather is one of the most important factors to consider when planning a trip. Folly Beach is located in the southeastern United States, so the climate is generally warm and humid throughout the year. However, the summers can be particularly hot and muggy, and if you're looking to avoid the crowds and the heat, fall and spring are the best times to visit. If you're searching for a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere, the winter months are the greatest period to come to Folly Beach. The weather is still mild, but the crowds are gone and the prices are lower. Another thing to consider is what you want to do while you're here. If you're planning to spend time on the beach, the summer is the best season to visit. However, if you're interested in exploring the area and doing some sightseeing, you may want to come during the off-season when there are fewer people around. Whichever period of year you visit, you're sure to have a great time in Folly Beach, SC!

Folly Beach, SC - Hotel Discounts

Folly Beach is a beautiful place to visit and the hotel discounts make it even more affordable. There are many vacation rental properties that offer promotions for guests who stay for a certain number of nights. You can often find discounts by booking your room during off-peak times, such as mid-week or during the shoulder season. Many hotels offer pleasant promotions if you are willing to book your visit in advance. This is a great way to save money and enjoy a relaxing trip during the busy summer months.

Things to do in Folly Beach, SC

Folly Beach is perfect for anyone who wants to savor the waves, build sandcastles, or take a relaxing stroll along the shore. Come explore the waters off of Folly Beach and see the amazing dolphins and whales that call this place home! The visitors can relish dolphin and whale watching tours led by experienced guides who will take you to the best spots to see these magnificent creatures. In addition, guests of Folly Beach can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and boating. Folly Beach is a great location to fish too, there are many spots where you can cast your line and try to catch a big one. The area is home to many other attractions, including the Folly Beach Pier and the Charleston Harbour. Check out the Folly Beach County Park for a great location to picnic or go for a walk. It has a playground, a fishing pier, and plenty of green space to enjoy. If you love to hike, you'll be thrilled with the many hiking trails available in Folly Beach. From easy, scenic to more challenging ones, there's something for everyone. So, if you're looking for a place to relish the great outdoors, be sure to check out Folly Beach, SC. You won't be disappointed!

Recent traveler guest reviews of Folly Beach, SC

Below are reviews of the city of Folly Beach, SC from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Good!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Good!

Paula P., from 21-Jun-2024
"Very Enjoyable Pier"
Score 5.0 / 5

The pier bar was very enjoyable.

Donald M., from 01-Feb-2024
"Nice, Clean Area and Free Pier"
Score 4.0 / 5

Nice clean area, love that the new pier is free!

Kay G., from 28-Jan-2024
"Best beach in the state!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Best beach in the state!

Debbie Z., from 03-Jan-2024
"A small town with good restaurants."
Score 4.0 / 5

A small town with good restaurants.

Gary B., from 14-Nov-2023
"Beach Vibes!"
Score 4.0 / 5

I love the beach vibes of this small beach town and a shout out to Lost Dog Restaurant!

Cathy W., from 25-Dec-2022
"Beach Vibes!"
Score 4.0 / 5

I love the beach vibes of this small beach town and a shout out to Lost Dog Restaurant!

Cathy W., from 23-Dec-2022
"Beautiful & Relaxing"
Score 5.0 / 5

The city is friendly, beautiful, and relaxing. Loved the Christmas parade.

Jody P., from 12-Dec-2022
" Staff is pleasant and efficient."
Score 5.0 / 5

Good restaurants. Very easy to walk. We felt safe.

Pang M., from 26-Sep-2022
"Folly Beach is Charming!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Folly Beach had so many great restaurants we didn't need to go elsewhere to eat. It was charming. The people were friendly!

Susan C., from 24-Sep-2022
"Good Restaurants. Safe Area."
Score 4.0 / 5

Good restaurants. Very easy to walk. We felt safe.

Pang M., from 19-Sep-2022
"Great Food & Location"
Score 4.0 / 5

Folly Beach restaurants were great including the hotel restaurant. In our week and a half stay, we ate in the local area and we were able to walk to every place in the area. Good food! Check out the coffee shop in the hotel. We're going back.

Barbara R., from 06-Sep-2022
"Love Folly Beach!"
Score 5.0 / 5

We love Folly Beach and love to stay ocean front. We love the shops and community. And the close proximity to Morris Island and Charleston

Karen P., from 31-Dec-2021
"Lovely"
Score 5.0 / 5

Cute shops, nice people

Cyanthia R., from 26-Aug-2019
"Great weather"
Score 5.0 / 5

Folly Beach is beautiful and not so crowded.

Thelma R., from 05-Aug-2014
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