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Starlight Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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A spacious room with a long table and multiple seating options, including a bench and chairs.
A person sitting by a pool with a sign for a motor inn in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with a view of greenery.
A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A bathroom with a white sink, wooden cabinet, and a window with a bamboo blind.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $116
$102 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13

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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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A bunk bed room with a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a mirror on the wall.

Quadruple Room

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

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A neatly made bed with a pink blanket, a wicker basket, and a framed picture of a pool scene on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large woven headboard, a hanging light fixture, a framed picture on the wall, and a bathroom with a wooden vanity.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a coffee machine.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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About the neighborhood

North Charleston

With a stay at Starlight Motor Inn, you'll be centrally located in North Charleston, a 4-minute drive from Riverfront Park and 6 minutes from Charleston Area Convention Center. .This hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from North Charleston Coliseum and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from College of Charleston.

What's nearby

  • Pine Haven Plaza Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tillman Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Building 64 - Charleston - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Riverfront Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • North Charleston Coliseum - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starlight Motor Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Weems - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Firefly Distillery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪King BBQ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 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. 631 out of 796 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 796 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 796 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 796 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 796 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Starlight has become my go-to place to stay when in town for work. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the location is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall solid hotel, would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property they have done a fantastic job . Also the other businesses coffee shop and chef run restaurant are fantastic .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly, the room and pool were just like the pictures, it was very clean, and we enjoyed the Burgundy Lounge on site!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, friendly staff, clean and well-decorated rooms. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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Beautiful and quirky place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute refurbished motel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is such a gem! Love the retro vibe and staff energy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Unique…artsy…retro, and oh so cool! If you want a memorable stay that’s a little different this is your place. What a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint with so much charm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Amenities
We got in so late, they were so nice getting us checked in. Wish we could have stayed longer to really enjoy the property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Xavier Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely retro vibe, very safe feeling with very nice and helpful security personnel. The lounge was a great time as well. The pool house was great with games and chill space
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean! Convenient coffee bar right in the hotel! Very responsive when we needed towels and how to figure out how to turn the mirror light off.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a unique experience and would love to step back into the 60’s, look no further. This re-imagined hotel brought me back to my childhood memories of traveling with my family. Reasonably priced and oh, so fun!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had fun with Jess in the lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place isn't in the greatest area, but was very clean, cute, and comfy bed. The price was great(lower due to part of town). If you are looking for a budget friendly place this is a great option.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an older motel but dont let that fool you. Outside is classic 60's i think. Our room was really nice. There was a refrigerator and a coffee maker. A microwave would have been great. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean and cute
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is deceiving, has wonderful nostalgia and atmosphere. No matter if you want to go back in the day or see what it maybe like back in the day this is your place for a safe, clean, happening but quiet place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026