Starlight Motor Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Reception
Courtyard
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29405
  • Riverfront Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Charleston Tanger Outlets
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

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 9 minutes from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. .This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from College of Charleston and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Charleston City Market.

What's nearby

  • Firefly Distillery - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Riverfront Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Charleston Area Convention Center - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Charleston Tanger Outlets - 6 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bertha's Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Holy City Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caribbean Delight - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Firefly Distillery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Starlight Motor Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Riverfront Park
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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

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 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

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 358 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 447 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd, EVENSVILLE

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish there were more restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a greatvstay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cool midcentury vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great unique place to stay at a value price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cute place with great communication!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the property. I liked that I did not need to interact with anyone. The Caribbean restaurant down the street was excellent. There is a bar/night club on the property and my neighbors were noisy which was not what i needed after driving. Not the properties fault.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jingjing

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem
Amazing refurbished motel! Room was immaculate, loved the lounge/bar!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

H Alan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All communication done via email and text message, never saw or spoke with any staff member. The room was nicely remodeled, the bed was super comfy but soooo high. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Botao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good except the unsafe location; parking spot is private and safe, so if with a car this motel is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santonio

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024