Beachfront hotels in Charleston

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Charleston. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel Charleston, United States

  

  Hotel. Tides Folly Beach is a beachfront hotel that features an outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, and bar. Free property-wide Wi-Fi is provided as well. Historic Central Charleston is 17 km away. All guest rooms feature a private balcony, oceanfront view, and 32-inch flat-screen cable television. Coffee-making facilities are also provided at Tides Folly Beach. Guests can kayak, surf, or parasail at Folly Beach, which is adjacent to the hotel. A fitness centre and business centre are offered at this South Carolina Tides Folly Beach as well. BLU serves fresh, seasonal seafood with ocean views for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A late night menu is available. BLU’s Beach Bar offers light fare and specialty cocktails by the pool daily. The Center Street Shopping District is 1 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Guests will be 6.4 km from Morris Island Lighthouse and 25.7 km from Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $125.

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• 2 Wild Dunes Resort - Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn Charleston, United States

  

  Resort. This beautiful Isle of Palms resort features 2 championship golf courses and spa services. Guests will be 5 minutes' walk from the beach and 3 minutes' drive from the Isle of Palms Marina. Cable TV and a coffee maker are provided in all elegantly furnished rooms of Wild Dunes Resort. Villas feature a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Tennis courts, a fitness center and bicycle rentals are available to all guests of the Dunes. Local tours, boat rides and children’s activities can also be arranged. Both fine dining and casual meals are served at the resort’s restaurants, including Hudson’s market and Coastal Provisions or Laughing Gull. Mt. Pleasant is less than 10 miles from Wild Dunes Resort. Historic Charleston city center is 25 minutes' drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $208.

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• 3 Wild Dunes Resort - Residences at Sweetgrass Charleston, United States

  

  Resort. Located in Isle of Palms, a 3-minute walk from Isle of Palms County Park Beach, Wild Dunes Resort - Residences at Sweetgrass has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can enjoy American and Caribbean dishes at the restaurant or have a drink at the bar. The resort has a playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at Wild Dunes Resort - Residences at Sweetgrass. The accommodation features amenities such as an on-site business center and hot tub. Fort Sumter is 8.1 miles from Wild Dunes Resort - Residences at Sweetgrass, while USS Yorktown State Park is 13 miles from the property. Charleston International Airport is 23 miles away. Show full description

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in March 2026. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!