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Starlight Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Big Pine with free parking

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The Starlight Motel offers a genuine countryside escape where natural sounds replace city noise. Guests gather at the outdoor firepit for evening relaxation, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and enjoy the convenience of free self-parking during their stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Classic Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
511 South Main Street, Big Pine, CA, 93513

What's nearby

  • Keough's Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Bishop Country Club Golf Course - 15 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 18 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 19 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Bishop City Park - 20 min drive - 19.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Top BBQ - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brewed Awakening - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hugo’s Bbq - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dick's Smoke Wagon - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Starlight Motel

Hotel in a rural location
Starlight Motel provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Gas grills, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • A nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at Starlight Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 300.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 300.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Starlight Motel Hotel
Starlight Motel Big Pine
Starlight Motel Hotel Big Pine

Frequently asked questions

Is Starlight Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Starlight Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Starlight Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starlight Motel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Keough's Hot Springs and within 20 mi (32 km) of Bishop Country Club Golf Course and Canal Walks. Little Lakes Valley Trail and Monument Bank are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Starlight Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a utility trailer with us and the staff were so accommodating to find us a place to park both the truck and trailer. The staff was extremely accommodating. The rooms were extremely clean. Very comfortable. Had a wonderful stay. We will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute little spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner took time with us - showed their vegetable garden and gave us an eggplant to take home! Like family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ren

Liked: Amenities
Everything went smoothly checking in and getting gave us a fruit basket appreciating our business. I would book here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Amenities
This spot is a little gem! The owner greeted me with a big smile and hospitality. The room was very clean and comfortable. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly hosts. Great location. Will be back again for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. The property was clean and the staff were kind. It was quiet and parking right in front of your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner/manager was polite, and responsive to all of our needs. A/C worked great it seemed like we had instant hot water in room#19. Stayed two nights with comfortable bed and bedding. Yes, I wouldn’t hesitate to book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

A Wonderful Stay

I had a great experience during my stay here. The room was very clean, spacious, and comfortable, making it easy to relax right away. What really stood out, though, was the hospitality of the owner—He was incredibly generous and welcoming from day one. You can tell he genuinely cares about their guests and goes out of his way to make you feel at home. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a warm and pleasant place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the area was about what you'd expect in a small town on the highway. The AC was one of those types that would turn on loudly and turn off to quiet. Decent little picnic area for being outdoors. Not much that you could walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

nice managers and great picnic area by the rooms

Friendly owners, clean room. The cleaning chemicals used in the room were a bit too perfume-y, though. Unscented would be better. Nice area with picnic tables so you can have a picnic dinner. No breakfast provided but there is in-room coffee and a minifridge.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

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

Clean, Charming, Quiet, and Friendly

Previn was so friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable. The motel is in a quiet location, and there are good places to eat nearby. Our stay was excellent and I would highly recommend this charming motel and their staff! Thank you Previn!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely. Room was clean with anything you could need.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Cozy stay before the snow

We left late for our trip up and didn’t get in til after midnight. The owner called us along the way to let us know restaurants were closing early in the area in case we were hoping for dinner nearby that night. When we finally made it up, we were so taken care of we immediately book marked this place for our next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was clean and cozy. We had messaged ahead since we were coming in late and the gentleman waited up for us and provided us with water and a snack upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overwhelming scent of perfume or strong air freshener made it impossible for us to stay in the room. we left and went back to Bishop.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Cute little old style motor inn

As reviews promised we had a very nice greeting by the owner. First impressions are so important. He gave us a nice basket with a crisp apple, a banana, cookies, and 2 water bottles. The room had a comfy king, fridge, and full size coffee pot. Right outside were the Sierra, featuring a glacier. They have a nice vegetable garden, gas grill and fire pit. We will return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

lichong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old, smell and not convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for hiking. Nice rooms & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Simple small town America hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place for a pit stop. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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