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Starlight Motor Inn

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$131
$115 nightly
$131 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11

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3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29405
  • Place, Tillman Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Firefly Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverfront Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪9 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

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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
(43 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(27 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(16 reviews)
  • 284 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

North Charleston

With a stay at Starlight Motor Inn, you'll be centrally located in North Charleston, within a 10-minute drive of North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center and College of Charleston. .This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Medical University of South Carolina and 5.6 mi (9 km) from South Carolina Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Pine Haven Plaza Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tillman Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Firefly Distillery - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Riverfront Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Riverfront Park Dog Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 3 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King BBQ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starlight Motor Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Polari - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rebel Taqueria - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Starlight Motor Inn

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.
Stay in one of 51 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and karaoke. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and charcoal grills.
This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

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. 507 out of 639 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 639 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 639 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 639 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 639 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

adam

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

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Murrells Inlet

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute little retro motel. Bed was very comfortable with great pillows and sheets. Room was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

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

10/10 Excellent

katryna

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

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

2/10 Terrible

Steffonie

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived there were men in the parking lot staying below our unit smoking marijuana, and the room itself when we stepped inside smelled like mold/mildew. We left immediately informing staff we would not be staying. We were advised we would receive a refund and have yet to receive it. I would highly discourage booking at this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tawnya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The updated rooms were very nice and spacious. I liked the design and the modern touches. Overall very clean rooms and pretty quiet overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Maggie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wifi was so spotty we could never get the tv to connect then our ac went out. the rooms were very stuffy and hard to vent and our shower had black mold in it. I let the hotel know and they didn't offer anything to fix it besides saying someone would come check and they never did.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was fantastic, very retro without feeling old. The bar was amazing and we were there on karaoke night. We didn't explore the rest of the hotel though, but we will be back! Loved the text the code to check in and you don't have to keep track of a key card to get into the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chase

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was so cute and well maintained! The bar needs to be expanded- we could barely move around. Also, I wish I would’ve looked more into the area, I wouldn’t have felt safe leaving the hotel to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable. Everything was good except for the light shining thru the window above the door all night. It was hard to sleep with a bright light shining into the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute stay! The room was extremely clean, the beds were so comfortable and the decor was adorable! I wish we were staying longer, but definitely would stay again during the summer/weekend to enjoy the burgundy lounge and pool area!!! This is definitely a hidden gem and I will recommend it to friends and family traveling! The check in/out process was so Easy and a breeze for travels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome vibe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Traveled with partner
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