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The Starlite Inn

Property class: 2

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A wooden gate with a metal handle and a metal pipe, likely for a shower or water feature.
A covered porch with green chairs and potted plants, a teal door with the number 18, and white walls with wooden slats.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a large rug.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.
A living room with a blue sofa, orange chairs, a round coffee table, and a surfboard.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $101
$89 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, bedside tables, and a rug.

Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of the outside, and a small plant on the windowsill.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

With a stay at The Starlite Inn in Carolina Beach (Downtown), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. .This hotel is 19.9 mi (32 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Carolina Beach Arcade.

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Starlite Inn

The Starlite Inn offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Free self parking is available onsite.

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

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 56.50
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 56.50

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Admirals Quarters 129 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach, NC 28449]
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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 56.50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 56.50 (subject to availability)

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

The Starlite Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 339 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 339 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 339 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 339 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 339 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, and comfortable room convenient to the boardwalk and several very good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Starlite was very cute and comfortable for a short stay! Everything was clean and it was just a short walk to the beach. We had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, rooms and location. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a good stay for a quick visit
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great; my wife liked the decor. Walkability to the beach and surrounding things to do were great. Would stay there again. Having off-street parking was great, as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that is is so close to everything you need for a solo traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at The Starlite Inn - their location is perfect for getting to the beach, the rooms are lovely and clean, and the staff is always helpful and friendly. We've stayed here multiple years in a row and will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved the location. Clean. You need a pool and a nice maker.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute remodeled hotel with great parking right next to the Boardwalk. Nice cold A/C, comfortable bed. Very clean room and bathroom. Small but cozy for a couple. We made a quick three day trip for July 4th weekend. Convenient to the beach, restaurants, shops and day trip to Wilmington. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Right across the street from the boardwalk. Nice for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I stay here every time we come to carolina beach and we love it every time! The room is always clean and the hotel staff is very friendly. Also only a 3 minute walk to the beach and boardwalk. Quick and easy check in every time. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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I had a good trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Rooms very clean ! Perfect location near boardwalk ! Carnival was soo much fun ! All shops and stores are walking distance ! Would recommend and I will be staying again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the close walk to the beach and close was to restaurants. Super cute and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying here and I will be back! Love how close this is to everything and for a very reasonable price. They have cute rooms with everything you need and the staff is very nice. I was able to park on site before check in which is super convenient, so I didn’t have to pay for parking somewhere else
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, directly across the street from the boardwalk & lots of restaurants. We were able to sit on the front porch and have a perfect view of the fireworks. Cute room & very spacious. Surprisingly quiet inside the room. I did not love the window AC and no electric outlet in the bathroom. For a 2 night stay it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Starlite Inn. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the location was absolutely amazing. Within walking distance from everything. However, we had some issues with the hot water during our last night. Hopefully they got it resolved prior to the next renter. Overall, it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a little trouble getting into the room after hours but it was resolved quickly! Great location, spacious and clean room, would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and very cute room! I wish there was somewhere on the property for me to put my luggage since the early check-in fee was outrageous, but, other than that, I had a great stay! I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to stay near the boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Starlight is a great spot right down the street from the boardwalk and easy walk down to the beach. The room was clean and very nice and the bed was comfortable. Clean sheets, clean towels and all around clean room. Another nice touch was the bench outside the room, so you could sit outside and enjoy this fresh air anytime. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Carolina Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy access/check in via text code. Good price. Nothing fancy but modern, clean, and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure. Room and property were very clean. AC was cold. Staff are amazing! My first visit to the island and to Starlite. We will be back. The hotel is walking distance to EVERYTHING. It was fun yet very relaxing on the beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026