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The Starlite Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Carolina Beach

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, electric kettle
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | LCD TV
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | LCD TV
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
201 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Freeman Park - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Starlite Inn

Hotel near Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Near Carolina Beach, The Starlite Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Starlite Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Starlite Inn Hotel
The Starlite Inn Carolina Beach
The Starlite Inn Hotel Carolina Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is The Starlite Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Starlite Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Starlite Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Starlite Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Starlite Inn located?

Situated in Carolina Beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach Arcade, Carolina Beach, and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also within 10 minutes.

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The Starlite Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 149 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Right across the street from the boardwalk and beach! Lovely rooms with retro decorating, very clean and surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very affordable and convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Super cute spot .Can’t beat the price for the location . Close to the beach and boardwalk . Room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely return .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

The Starlight Inn is a nostalgic motel that is a quick, easy walk to the beach. It has off street parking up front, and easy access to dining and basic shopping, all within walking distance. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Graet location to everything. Good customer service at the front office.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

We love the Starlite and the wonderful staff. We stay here multiple times a year. Going back in a month!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Facility is old but has been upgraded with average quality job. Bed is very uncomfortable and didn't know we would have to be walking up stairs to out room. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

It looked a little more charming than the pictures suggested. Cool 70s/80s vibe to everything. I liked the neat pink retro fridge. Everything was slightly damp but this is be expected I suppose. The bathroom floor felt super weird. Wear sandals or socks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was a really cute property, I loved the towels the most. They were better quality towels than most “5 star” hotels. It was inviting and I loved how close it is to the beach. I was only there overnight, and during off season, but I’ve definitely decided I’m coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Updated to king size bed which was under comfortable. Stayed during off peak
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

No iron. No microwave. No wall outlet in bathroom. No small table to sit your food on and eat. Other than those few things, the room was cute and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Took a solo trio to the beach for the night. The starlite is walking distance to the beach. The room was very cute and all I needed. This was my first contactless check in and it was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Very clean. Ceiling fan wouldn't cut off. I think it was permanently on, that's the only issue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

We liked our room & that this property was remodeled, just wish the shower was bigger & bathroom needs s fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

I honestly loved staying here!! You can tell they've updated it for sure. But the main thing i loved was the easy self check in and the LOCATION! Right across from the beach, boardwalk, multiple dining options as well as cute coffee shops. The room was super cute! Just the carpet was very dirty- like my feet were dirty from it. And i would not recommend this bathroom for someone of a larger size. The bathroom was TINY and I'm a 4'11" girl- so it was fine, but someone bigger would've been uncomfortable. Over all a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

We like that it was walking distance to the beach and some shops. I did not like that there was no on site staff or night phone service and that the windows were all street level, so we had to leave the shades closed unless we wanted people to see in. The room looked fairly clean, but it was apparent they do not sweep under the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Cute little beach hotel, the rooms were good size and clean! We enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Very comfortable, cute decor and in a perfect location to beach and night life
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

My gf and I spent a weekend there, loved the location and setup. The room was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great location and staff always makes sure you are taken care of!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Charming hotel in an excellent, walkable location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Loved the retro look of the room and the painting on the walls
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

this is nkt a luxurious place its simple clean and convienient. the staff was awesome and i will forever be s customer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Loved our stay! Showers are a little weird but they work and clean you off none the less!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

Was a good stay, good location, close to the beach. Only thing was there was no hot water for shower or the sink.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024