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Starlight Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
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Reception
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Courtyard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29405
  • H.L. Hunley Submarine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Firefly Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Riverfront Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 284 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About this property

Starlight Motor Inn

North Charleston hotel with outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a nightclub and charcoal grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and a banquet hall. Housekeeping is available on request.
Starlight Motor Inn offers 51 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to 3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. This business-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a nightclub, and a terrace. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Starlight Motor Inn has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 25
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Starlight Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 360 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 360 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 360 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 360 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 360 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE, LEXINGTON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a retro - Motor Inn that brings sweet memories from my childhood traveling with my mom! They have a great ice machine with a huge ice bucket - always a plus! You have to climb to get into the enormous fluffy bed with the softest linens. The towels are wonderful - soft and absorbent. I like the fact that there are bottles of hand wash, body wash, shampoo and conditioner available instead of the small one-use ones. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

DLana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I saw this retro motel I knew I wanted to stay here. Usually we don’t stay at places with the room doors outside but the Starlight beckoned and we answered. Yes, the area is sketchy but the room is super cute. Everything has been renovated and the decor is so cool. The management is about the same as VRBO or AirB&B. I had to send my cc info for incidentals since I booked through a third party, then they texted the room number, code and instructions for the electronic door lock. We were assured that all we needed to do was text with any issues. We haven’t had any. If you grew up watching ‘50’s and ‘60’s movies or just love the retro aesthetic definitely give this place a try.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice 50's Old South feel to my room. Room was recently updated, mattress was unbelievably comfortable. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The rooms are well appointed with great finishes and high quality fixtures and amenities. The keyless and contactless checkin was super smooth as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay!
The room was very clean and comfortable, and hotel staff were respectful, regularly texting me with updates and offers. Definitely plan on staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Very clean, and easy to assess. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Charleston!
My husband and I were in town for a music festival. It was our first stay at Starlight Motor Inn. The room was immaculate as well as comfortable. Loved the retro style decor. Check in and out was a breeze, all done thru texting. Keyless entry. Felt safe despite the sketchy neighborhood. Would definately stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place with a cool vibe. The staff were very helpful. The pool was fun and very clean. We felt very safe our entire stay. Security was very vigilant. The bar had a super cool vibe. The only downside is that it’s not in the best side of town, but if it was the price would probably be 4x as much. We will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was super cute. The keyless entry was nice, but I think it would be nice if there was a bolt lock on the door once inside. The door didn’t lock behind you and we had to remember to lock it when coming and going. There were lots of people walking around the surrounding streets but didn’t feel unsafe. Loved the vintage vibe and the location to our event at Firefly distillery. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN CARTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love what they’ve done with the place and The Burgundy Room is a vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool, clean retro hotel!
Customer service was outstanding! Due to tropical storm Helene we were unable to make our original flight to Charleston so I called to cancel my reservation and they were kind enough to give me a credit for future use as I had already paid. Then we were able to take a flight the following morning to Charlotte and drive to Charleston arriving late. They were leaving a key for our room under the doormat but it wasn’t there when we got there so I called and thankfully she answered the call and directed us to another room where the code worked! The room was awesome - clean, comfy and great amenities! ( I did have to take the shampoo etc out of the holder in the shower as the tube had come disconnected from the pump on the body wash so the body wash wasn’t working so I fixed it) My only concern is that it was the end unit near the office and ice machine so at 1am people had gathered in the walkway drinking and were talking & laughing loudly. Then the following night at the same time a guest from room #224 was drinking and came down for ice and was inviting a woman named Rosa to come up to his room for drinks! Room #101 is not a room I would recommend as the ice falling into a bucket is loud and drinkers are gathering there and are loud and inconsiderate. This is not the staff or hotels fault but rather inconsiderate guests using the area as a smoking and gathering area in the middle of the night and filling up with ice. I would come back and stay but not in this room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine, St. Augustine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property and the staff are wonderful. The atmosphere is great and they do all they can to make your stay pleasant! Second time staying here. The only negative is the area around the hotel is sketchy. I wouldn’t walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, appealing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deiante

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place amazing and such a bargain for the price. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024