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Starlight Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Riverfront Park

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Located in central Charleston, the Starlight Motor Inn offers a welcoming base with an outdoor pool and entertainment area. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace or use in-room WiFi. Staff make stays memorable by organizing barbecues and assisting with events in the banquet hall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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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
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • 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
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • 284 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29405

What's nearby

  • Firefly Distillery - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Riverfront Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Charleston Tanger Outlets - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Charleston Area Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Starlight Motor Inn

Hotel near College of Charleston
At Starlight Motor Inn, you can look forward to a nightclub, concerts and live shows, and a terrace. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Coworking spaces, 3 meeting rooms, and charcoal grills
  • Books, karaoke, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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 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)
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Starlight Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Starlight Motor Inn?

As of Sep 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starlight Motor Inn on Oct 1, 2025 start from $116.64, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Starlight Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Starlight Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Starlight Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Starlight Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starlight Motor Inn located?

Located in the heart of North Charleston, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of H.L. Hunley Submarine, Riverfront Park, and Firefly Distillery. Cooper River Marina is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Starlight Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 562 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 562 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 562 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 562 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 562 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very trendy hotel with great and friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute retro motel…clean & trendy. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Only downside was no restaurants close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 3rd time staying here. Love it. Love how close it is to everything. Manager and staff are wonderful and accommodating. Will be back every time we stay in Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gia

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and highly recommend Starlight!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel itself was very well kept and clean. Room was very comfortable. The neighborhood was not the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was clean, nice, and relaxing! Highly suggest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool mid-Century contemporary vibe. Felt like time traveling. A wonderfully refurbished old school motor inn, with lots of attention to detail. Great pool and lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional vibe, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! I absolutely LOVED this Inn! It was absolutely amazing. The decor was done so very tastefully to reflect a bygone era. Everything was immaculate and so clean. This is one of my favorite places I have stayed and would definitely stay again if I am ever in the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool, the bar was awesome, the karaoke night was so fun. 10 minute drive to downtown like 20 to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Orly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a cute little place very close to where I needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. I came with 3 friends and we stayed in a bunk room. We had a few issues checking in but were able to call and get assistance right away. The staff on site was very nice and helped us immediately with a problem we had in our room. We stayed right by the pool and were nervous it would be loud at night but it wasn’t at all. A very cool vibe and you can tell the owners really care about the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

maris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Motel,load of charm. I'll be back !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated but kept the old charm. Really nice hotel and definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuan Anh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to stay! Very central to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The midcentury asthetics and staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the vibe of the Starlight. The pool was pleasant and the chill music just right. A great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have to be honest for the price I was a little concerned what the room would be like, but I was impressed. The rooms are very well maintained, bathrooms clean and the bed was very comfortable. I would definitely return if I'm ever back in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay! The room was clean and comfortable, updated and so cute. The property was fun and unexpected for the area it’s in. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

valorie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool retro feel to the property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Great retro place all newly renovated!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

What a hidden gem! Great pool ! Pool house and live music speakeasy Like upstairs bar with live music !! Are you kidding me?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great concept, but lacking in location and execution. Had great reviews, which I fear may be driven by influencers or comp'd stays, as there was a group of young girls at the pool doing "content shoots" that I saw while I was there. The location is the biggest drawback for me- to each their own, but I was a little concerned staying alone as a young female. The rooms are great- spacious and clean, however, the full glass windows right near the parking area were concerning. You can also hear neighbors upstairs, but the weirdest part was their footsteps would vibrate the bed which was on a strange metal type platform. Would have loved to have explored the pool area and common spaces, but they were right on the main road which was a little uncomfortable based on the location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025