Folly Beach Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Folly Beach, South Carolina

A visit to the historical sites in Folly Beach is probably number one on your sightseeing list. While you're in town, you can check out the scenic seaside and lively bars. You can also relish a trip to the seafood restaurants during your stay.

Based on our travel expertise, Boutique Hotel Folly Room 4: King Studio - cozy porch views of the Folly River is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features free Wi-Fi. Charleston City Market is a short 17-minute drive away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Boutique Hotel Folly Room 3: King Studio - cozy porch views of the Folly River and Boutique Hotel Folly Room 1: King Suite with large private balcony in the heart of Folly Beach.

In Folly Beach, there are 966 hotels bookable on Expedia, including 8 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

Favourite places to visit include Center Street, Folly Island Beaches and Folly Beach County Park. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Sunset Cay Marina and Snake Island.

Guests who book a historic hotel can stay someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of these historic hotels in Folly Beach, giving a sense of history.

You'll often hear the term "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels are generally the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it's cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the popular amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Folly Beach, you won't find a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.