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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
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • ‪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 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 with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, 3 meeting rooms, and charcoal grills
  • Books, coworking spaces, 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

Languages

English

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 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.

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. 397 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 500 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

Newly renovated but kept the old charm. Really nice hotel and definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Cute place to stay! Very central to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Everything was really good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Great property. Love the staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Super cute retro vibes. Very clean, beautiful rooms with very nice fixtures. Such a fun space all around. Beds were very comfy and room was great. Highly recommend to anyone staying in Charleston. Plus the rate was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Room was clean and complete
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

The property was fun and retro but it needs a good paint job on the outside. I wish there was better lighting inside the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

We loved the decor and amenities. The beds were comfortable, the shower was hot and strong, and the room was nice and clean. Check in was a breeze and the location was convenient. We would have loved to stay longer to check out the pool and lounge - next time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We absolutely loved this place. We loved the decor and the cleanliness. Very comfortable bed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

I loved the hotel, it was amazing, I just wished it was in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Fun nostalgic property...check in was different...glad security was there to help...no human on site
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This is a beautiful property. The rooms are fabulous! It was a nice cozy vibe on a beautiful weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The area around the motel was not the best but the motel itself was beautiful. The room was huge and I loved the self check in set up and text updates throughout my stay. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

A great little gem that was just the right cost. Room was clean and just what we needed for a quick trip. Room access was easy via text.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Retro/MidCentury vibe. We loved the pool. There’s a lounge and pool house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very cute motel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Like a slice of Mid Century Modern, Palm Springs motel. Hip, retro, restored, classy Grindhouse-style stay. The staff are great, the pool is great, the amenities are great. There's a bar and a lounge with live music. Its well curated. Its close to major highways to get downtown, and even though it's a bit off the main strip in North Charleston, bars and restaurants are a jump away. With an LGBTQIA+ Cocktail lounge nearby and the kitschy-vibes, complete with 007 movie posters on the walls of the rooms, this is a great independent spirit and likely one of the best concept stays in Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Surprisingly nice decor and soft thirsty towels!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We had the Best stay . Exceptionally clean , modern retro vibe . Bedding was so comfortable and air conditioning was the best . So nice and cool when we entered our room . Will certainly be staying again ! Convenient location to surrounding areas !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

God
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Super cute property! Staff was very helpful. Rooms were equipped with what was needed. Cute lounge bar on property for some additional fun at night. Would definitely recommend to others :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We were there while my daughter auditioned for The Cougarettes! It is quaint and adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

It was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Overall, it was a good experience. Quiet room, easy parking and reasonable big room. The one thing that I did not like was the light outside my room was too bright. I will stay here again if I visit Charleston again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025