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The Starlite Inn

2.0 star property

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | LCD TV
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | LCD TV
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | LCD TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$126
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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201 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Starlite Inn

Hotel in Downtown
Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Starlite Inn offers 19 accommodations with air conditioning. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Starlite Inn is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Starlite Inn Hotel
The Starlite Inn Carolina Beach
The Starlite Inn Hotel Carolina Beach

Reviews

The Starlite Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 193 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun Little Place

First, this place won’t be for everyone. It was great for my wife and I, as these are the type of places we like. If you’re looking for everything perfect, this isn’t the place for you. However, if you’re looking for a fun, modern, neat little place, this is it. It was clean and put together well. The location is great with lots of places to eat right by, and quick beach access. I can see how it may be a little loud at night, but again this doesn’t bother my wife and I. Communication with office was very well. We would stay here again
Building
Outdoor seating
Open bedroom
Closet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Starlite Inn was a great place to stay for the weekend. It’s conveniently located near the boardwalk, beach, and numerous restaurants. The staff was very helpful and made sure we were comfortable. We will be staying here again. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

The property has been recently renovated. Great location in the middle of the boardwalk. Staff is extremely helpful and polite. We have already booked our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful reno of a retro motel. Management was super excellent communication. The only issue was the shower - it was literally the worst pressure and thus the worst shower I’ve ever had in my life. The plumbing is obviously not renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our go to spot. Clean and convenient! Our only wish is that the rooms had a microwave 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

paula

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Overpriced motel. The location is good and everything is newly painted and in very good condition. The room was small. There are no amenities on the property. There was a surprise $50 fee for a dog and a$3 resort fee. No pet friendly amenities- for $50 they could at least give you pet waste bags, a couple dog treats. It’s a nice place but not a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super cute spot .Can’t beat the price for the location . Close to the beach and boardwalk . Room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely return .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across the street from the boardwalk and beach! Lovely rooms with retro decorating, very clean and surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Graet location to everything. Good customer service at the front office.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It looked a little more charming than the pictures suggested. Cool 70s/80s vibe to everything. I liked the neat pink retro fridge. Everything was slightly damp but this is be expected I suppose. The bathroom floor felt super weird. Wear sandals or socks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
my wife said its a man place to stay,no iron,no hair dry. water saving shower head no pressure
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Starlight Inn is a nostalgic motel that is a quick, easy walk to the beach. It has off street parking up front, and easy access to dining and basic shopping, all within walking distance. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Cary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable and convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No iron. No microwave. No wall outlet in bathroom. No small table to sit your food on and eat. Other than those few things, the room was cute and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Facility is old but has been upgraded with average quality job. Bed is very uncomfortable and didn't know we would have to be walking up stairs to out room. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine, Fort Mill

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I honestly loved staying here!! You can tell they've updated it for sure. But the main thing i loved was the easy self check in and the LOCATION! Right across from the beach, boardwalk, multiple dining options as well as cute coffee shops. The room was super cute! Just the carpet was very dirty- like my feet were dirty from it. And i would not recommend this bathroom for someone of a larger size. The bathroom was TINY and I'm a 4'11" girl- so it was fine, but someone bigger would've been uncomfortable. Over all a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Disliked: Room comfort
There were roaches
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jessica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Ceiling fan wouldn't cut off. I think it was permanently on, that's the only issue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Corrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED the Starlite. It was such a cute stay for our honeymoon. The only thing we would change is we wish the room had a microwave. For a weekend stay where we ate all of our meals somewhere else and frequently had leftovers, having the mini fridge was fantastic. But if there was a microwave or some way to heat up our food it would’ve been absolutely perfect. Otherwise the stay was a 10/10. Can’t wait to come back 💕
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025