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Starlight Motor Inn

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Courtyard
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$128
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

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3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29405
  • Riverfront Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston Area Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 284 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About this property

Starlight Motor Inn

North Charleston hotel close to Riverfront Park
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 within 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 555 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Blast from the Past

Awesome place..Beds pillows and sheets where very comfortable. Room was clean and tidy. The decor and tv where great. The only problem was clogged shower. But was fixed the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

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

10/10 Excellent

Tuan Anh

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Orly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a cute little place very close to where I needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated but kept the old charm. Really nice hotel and definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like a slice of Mid Century Modern, Palm Springs motel. Hip, retro, restored, classy Grindhouse-style stay. The staff are great, the pool is great, the amenities are great. There's a bar and a lounge with live music. Its well curated. Its close to major highways to get downtown, and even though it's a bit off the main strip in North Charleston, bars and restaurants are a jump away. With an LGBTQIA+ Cocktail lounge nearby and the kitschy-vibes, complete with 007 movie posters on the walls of the rooms, this is a great independent spirit and likely one of the best concept stays in Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Bad check into motel…

$200 deposit required as I tried to check in to my two rooms. Very bad timing…
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute retro vibes. Very clean, beautiful rooms with very nice fixtures. Such a fun space all around. Beds were very comfy and room was great. Highly recommend to anyone staying in Charleston. Plus the rate was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located in a bit of a sketchy area of North Charleston. However, the hotel felt very, very safe. We had an issue with our “neighbors” partying right outside our room, twice, and security was on it immediately! The lounge is funky, in a good way.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

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

Great stay

Great room super cute! Sheets smelled amazing and fresh! Room was crisp and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Fantastic motel, great stay

The attention to detail, the comfort and standard of fittings in the room are second to none. The check in and paying the security deposit are all handled online. The pool was lovely, as was the outdoor seating area. The only downside was the location. We were there on a Tuesday, when the lounge isnt open, which meant one of us had to drive into downtown Charleston for food, and obviously was unable to drink. Not a detraction on the hotel, but if you want to experience the Starlight at its best, stay on a night when the bar is open too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to stay! Very central to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
God
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Starlight is amazing! Well renovated for today’s standards, yet it maintains such an appreciation for all that is mid century modern and vintage. A truly unique gem with wonderful beds, showers and lounge!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Lenoir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Love the staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MUSTAFA ONDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025