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 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Kure Beach.
What's nearby
Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Carolina Beach Lake Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Carolina Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Island Burgers And Bites - 5 min walk
Crush & Grind - 3 min walk
K38 Baja Grill - 12 min walk
El Cazador Carolina Beach - 2 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
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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
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
8.8
Excellent
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Very charming, simple hotel, right next to the boardwalk area and the beach. Will definitely come again.
Coleman
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Caroline
Nov 1, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Our room was mostly clean.
We loved the retro furniture, the pink chairs were particularly lovely.
The property is in a great position to access the beach.
Clean room with adequate space, very close to the board walk and restaurants. Very basic but thats exactly what we were looking for. Will definitely be back
Perfect location, nice remodeled rooms. Easy check in and communication with staff. No traditional front desk, but there was usually someone there during the day for anything we might need. Will definitely stay again!
The room was super cute and retro. Short walk to public beach access, restaurants, shops, and live music. Room was cozy and the bed was very comfortable. Loved the bench outside each of the doors. Will definitely return.
Can't beat this location! Easy to check in, friendly staff, cute room and very accessible to board walk, beach, dining, etc. Appreciated the access to use the pool from the partnered location. Great stay for a weekend.