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Starlight Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Interior
Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$108
$95 nightly
$108 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29405
  • Place, Pine Haven Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪13 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)
  • 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
(41 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 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
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • 284 sq ft
  • 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 The Citadel. .This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from College of Charleston and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Medical University of South Carolina.

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

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

About this property

Starlight Motor Inn

Hotel in North Charleston with a nightclub and an outdoor pool
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

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

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. 490 out of 621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 621 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Clean, looked cool, I really liked the shower. The facilities are nice. The lobby had a microwave and booths to sit and eat at. It was great for what I needed for one night. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute, clean, comfortable room. Super easy check-in with code on door. The steps up to the second floor are small and worn; otherwise, it’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Auckland

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaheh

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL, Covington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great refurbished property. In an industrial area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

8/10 Good

Deena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Updated midmod look with a 60's--70's vibe. More Mod Squad than Brady Bunch. Era appropriate music playing outside, but not too loud. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Clean bathroom. Mini fridge in the room. No elevator, but we were able to get our room switched to 1st floor and parked right outside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dillon

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Starlight Motor Inn overall was a great stay. The check in experience was great. Did everything digital and was able to park after the drive in and go straight to the room. The room was nice, clean and inviting. Large walk in shower and great towels and soaps provided. Room was very updated and the vibe of the hotel was carried into the room. The pool, pool bar and lobby area made me feel like I was in Palm Springs with carring the Mid-Century Modern feel throughout the property. The grounds was very clean an offered lots of parking. Yes the surrounding area is not the greatest location and amenities. So you will have to uber or drive to do activities and as this is in North Charleston not close to the downtown district but was 10 minutes from the convention center which was the main reason of our stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura Sophie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

What a great place!

This little hotel is a well-kept secret. Only 5 mi out of the historic district of Charleston, it was the best hotel I've stayed in so far on my trip from Florida to New York. The beds were comfortable, it had great pillows, the shower was roomy with great water pressure and nice shampoo conditioner and body wash. Everything was impeccably clean and keyless check in was super easy. This little place is a gem and is someplace you should definitely consider staying..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very cute hotel! Only downside was that there was hair around the toilet and in the shower like they weren’t washed prior to our arrival. Also black mold was on the indoor AC vent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beware of Neighborhood!

This hotel is in a very unpleasant area. There are dozens of homeless lining the street where the hotel is located. It feels very unsafe and uncomfortable. Check in is remote. There is no one on duty at any time in the lobby, which adds to the unsafe feeling. Had I known this ahead of time it would have been a red flag. Some of the furniture in the room was cheap and chipped and the rug was filthy. The front door was also dirty and the lock was installed at an angle instead of straight adding to the overall look of disrepair. I booked this room based on the 9.4 review rating and a video a young couple placed on you tube, but it was a huge mistake. I emailed the hotel the first evening expressing my concerns and wish to move and be refunded, but they refused to refund me. I left the next day and booked The Charleston Place in the historic district thus paying for both rooms. Before I checked out I asked for a refund again citing the disrepair and they refused again. To add to the ambiance, two men were blasting music from a house beside the hotel so loudly that I thought it was from the hotel’s lounge. This is what I would expect of a 50 dollar a night hotel not 160 a night with taxes and fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025