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Starlight Motor Inn

2-star hotel Excellent 3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, SC 29
Starlight Motor Inn
Starlight Motor Inn
Starlight Motor Inn
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Starlight Motor Inn

Located in Charleston, 4.7 miles from Hampton Park, The Starlight Motor Inn has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property provides karaoke and free WiFi. The rooms include a private bathroom, while selected rooms also feature a patio and others also feature a garden view. You can play table tennis at the motel. The Citadel is 4.7 miles from The Starlight Motor Inn, while The Citadel Daniel Museum is 4.8 miles from the property. Charleston International Airport is 5.6 miles away.

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • Bar / lounge
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 744 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Absolutely great. Only think I could ask for is cups in the room. Other than that, awesome!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was fun, had a great stay!!!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This hotel isn't in the most ideal location however it has so much personality! There is no front desk staff so everything is done via phone which isn't a problem. If noise bothers you, this isn't the place for you. We are music lovers so the live music was a bonus.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room, great location and great price

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room. Cute decor/retro vibe. Nice in room keurig for morning coffee. Very interesting sleep machine with lots of choices. Very convenient parking! Only complaint was confusion (mostly on my part) about paying a100 incidentals deposit beforehand so it was like I didn’t have a reservation at first. All got resolved, so that was good. Neighborhood doesn’t feel walkable, but that was not a surprise. I wasn’t there long, but it was good for what I needed. I enjoyed the shower also!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Excellent experience staying at this hotel

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was clean and comfortable, and the pool & lounge area made this place a 5-star experience! I will definitely stay here again next time I make it to Charleston.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff was friendly, room was clean

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The Starlight Motor Inn is so great! From the great rooms and ultra comfy bed to the retro pool and the amazing Burgundy Room music. We had a fabulous time and I highly recommend this awesome place!!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I was impressed from the moment I arrived with our experience at the Starlight inn. My only regret is not having stayed more than one night. I would like to have experienced more of Charleston. This was a great stop on our journey. Clean and comfortable. Loved the retro feel of the room, lounge and nightly music.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Incredibly satisfied. They are staying true to the theme! Thank you!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The Starlight Motor Inn was perfect for our overnight in Charleston! The room was spotless and bed/linens high quality and comfy. Didn’t have a chance to visit the pool or bars but I’ll be sure to next time!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great spot to stay!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This property is clean, groovy, and super fun! Coffee shop in house, retro pool with jazzy music piped in, and the upstairs lounge is a treasure!! We would definitely go back! !

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very clean rooms the ac works great!! Was able to park right outside my room. Overall great experience

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Amazing staff that were super helpful! Such a fun stay :)

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    No drawers to put away clothes ,

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I had huge hopes for the Starlight Motor Inn but was disappointed. Because of the hundreds of excellent reviews on Hotels.com for this property, I felt confident in booking. First impression, neighborhood is rough, to include an abandoned gas station right behind it that looked to have shady activities going on and homelessness. Pulled into the parking lot to find, what looked like, an abandoned car with windows busted out, screwdriver in one of the windows. Reception area was cute. Got rooms on the ground level; bad decision. Very very noisy! People upstairs with blaring TV, banging, heavy walking, slamming, etc., late into the evening; 11:30ish. Very busy parking lot, loud vehicles and when people walked in front of the doors, you could hear clearly conversations. Did not realize this was a “stop” for LGBT+ for pride month so lots and lots of foot traffic, loud music, etc. very much for a younger clientele. Wish I had known as our group is 44-60 age range. Rooms are not cleaned unless you pay a daily fee. No biggie but we blew through the four coffee pods day 1 and never got replenished. There are no closets or dressers in the rooms so you have to live out of your suitcase. There is space for a few items to hang. Plenty of towels offered and soaps. Cute decor. Beds were comfy. Burgundy room is very small and caters more to a certain lifestyle, so again, younger clientele and not for an older crowd. Maybe why waitress was so rude.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This is a very unique property. A very trendy 60’s vibe. Management is doing it right!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    First, I love old school motor court hotels and this one has updated rooms which was a very pleasant surprise. It sits just 5 miles from city center where much of the action happens. I enjoyed my stay and would recommend this property for something different and fun.

Frequently asked questions about Starlight Motor Inn

Does Starlight Motor Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Starlight Motor Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Starlight Motor Inn offer parking?
Yes, Starlight Motor Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Starlight Motor Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Starlight Motor Inn offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Starlight Motor Inn have a fitness center?
Starlight Motor Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Starlight Motor Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Starlight Motor Inn is located at 3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC SC 29405. With a Walk Score of 55, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Starlight Motor Inn
  • Charleston SC Airport 4.7 mi

House rules

Check in4:00 PM
Check out11:00 AM

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