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Starlight Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Interior
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $131
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29405
  • Place, Pine Haven Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Tillman Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverfront Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 284 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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. Additionally, a picnic area, a banquet hall, and a vending machine are onsite. 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.

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 self 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

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. 567 out of 717 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 717 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 717 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 717 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 717 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so cute! Room was super clean, specious shower and comfy bed. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was extremely clean and well kept, loved the decor. Price was great. Will be our go to stay when in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rutledge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Stay , Close to the Comedy I was going to, Enjoyed the on sit Bar !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing! The room had a chill retrofuturistic vibe, the bed was super comfortable, and it was located near lots of places I was going to be visiting during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

The room was super clean, bathroom was spotless,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wallis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager, Hank, is kind and always willing to help. The beds are extremely comfortable, and I feel safe and secure here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Starlight was amazing!! The Burgundy Lounge was so cool & retro. The staff was very accommodating and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect and clean. And we loved karaoke night at the lounge. So fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, easy in and out, convenient location.. exactly what a motel ought to be. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jessie at the bar was wonderful. The rooms we very clean. The motel has been restored to the original time period and they did wonderful job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole check-in experience was easy, keypad entry, wonderful room, retro and great atmosphere!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is remodeled and clean. They have a lounge and it was fabulous. The ladies that work there were sweet and make great drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great Hotel!

Simple, clean, comfortable, and perfect for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wallis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hank is the kindest, most compassionate, all-around awesome guy. They are so lucky to have him as a manager, and I am honored to call him, my friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun and quirky lodgings. Great divey lounge upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I rented the room just to take a dump in & yes, the room was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice, clean, comfortable room. Easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love staying at Starlight Motor Inn! Everything about this property is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place comfortable beds. Parking great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay as always. Clean, comfortable. Great bartenders at Burgundy Lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katryna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and flexibility to check in early! The hotel design is impeccable and our room was perfect! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time at starlight! Everyone was so kind and the live music was some of the best we’ve ever heard!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025