Folly Beach offers a selection of oceanfront hotels that welcome pets, combining direct beach access with essential amenities. The Tides Folly Beach is the standout property, featuring private balconies with ocean views, an outdoor pool, and an on-site restaurant and bar. This Holiday Inn property provides rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and coffee-making facilities, with the Center Street Shopping District just a minute's walk away. For travelers on a tighter budget, properties like Hotel Folly with Marsh and Sunset Views offer free WiFi and basic in-room amenities while sitting just 800 meters from the beach.
The more intimate options include Boutique Vera Hotel in the Heart of Folly Beach, which provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and is within 400 meters of the shore. The top-rated Folliday Inn - The Ariston, with a 95/100 guest score, offers an outdoor pool and free parking. These four hotels span a range of budgets from budget-friendly to mid-range, with guest scores between 79 and 95. Families will appreciate the proximity to the beach and the ability to keep pets, while the outdoor pool at Tides Folly Beach provides a relaxing space away from the sand. The key decision point is whether you want full oceanfront balconies or a more basic room with sunset views over the marsh.