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Starlight Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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Enjoy meals in the dining area with a long, rectangular table and comfortable booths.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside table, and cozy seating area.
Experience the charm of the Starlight Motor Inn, a 1961 establishment with a retro sign and a relaxing pool area.
Guests can relax in the waiting area with a sofa and bench, enjoying views of the outdoors through the large window.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with two comfortable chairs and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery and a charming fence.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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
(36 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
(25 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. 433 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 543 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay! The room was clean and comfortable, updated and so cute. The property was fun and unexpected for the area it’s in. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun nostalgic property...check in was different...glad security was there to help...no human on site
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dax

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

Pleasantly surprised

Wasn't sure at first by the lication and style. But as soon as i entered the lobby/front desk area i was pleasantly surprised to find an amazing retro style hotel and really cool photo books. Everything was retro modified. Up to date, but with an older style
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rip

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, security guard at night. Clean and 15 min drive to downtown. I would stay again. The other reviews are correct about the area, but the security guard made it feel very safe inside the grounds.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Great retro place all newly renovated!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retro/MidCentury vibe. We loved the pool. There’s a lounge and pool house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Surprisingly wonderful

I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. When I got off the freeway and was heading towards the hotel, I thought oh this isn’t a great neighborhood and then when I was approaching the property, it looked like a rundown motel six When I walked into my bedroom, the entire space had been renovated beautifully. The bed and the bedding was brand new and extremely comfortable fresh paint wallpaper, and all of the amenities you would find at a very nice hotel was present in my room. A nice large flatscreen TV with many great channels to select from Again, I was completely surprised when I walked into my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the decor and amenities. The beds were comfortable, the shower was hot and strong, and the room was nice and clean. Check in was a breeze and the location was convenient. We would have loved to stay longer to check out the pool and lounge - next time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. We could not hear our neighbors or people passing by our door. The staff is amazing!! Very courteous, friendly and professional. Talking with them was like having a conversation with your friends. We had such a wonderful stay. Only downfall we had was that there was no mini-microwave in the condo. All other items (TV, mini-fridge, shower, bathroom light up mirror, etc) were modern and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Catina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
M
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Fairfax

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great little gem that was just the right cost. Room was clean and just what we needed for a quick trip. Room access was easy via text.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025