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The Starlite Inn

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A wooden gate with a metal handle and a metal pipe, likely for a shower or water feature. - The Starlite Inn (Carolina Beach)
A living room with a blue sofa, orange chairs, a round coffee table, and a surfboard. - The Starlite Inn (Carolina Beach)
A covered porch with green chairs and potted plants, a teal door with the number 18, and white walls with wooden slats. - The Starlite Inn (Carolina Beach)
A bedroom with a bed, wooden nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a large rug. - The Starlite Inn (Carolina Beach)
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. - The Starlite Inn (Carolina Beach)
Close to Carolina Beach, The Starlite Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, bedside tables, and a rug.

Double Room, 1 King Bed

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(39 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of the outside, and a small plant on the windowsill.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Downtown, a neighborhood in Carolina Beach, is home to The Starlite Inn. Carolina Beach Arcade and Good Hops Brewing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also worth visiting. Visit our Carolina Beach travel guide
Map
201 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428

What's nearby

  • A colorful street with a blue building labeled 'Krazy Kones' and a sign for 'Fried Dough Cakes'.
    Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beachfront houses with wooden decks and stairs leading to the beach.
    Carolina Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Arcade
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Island Burgers And Bites
    5 min walk
  • The Sandspur
    2 min walk
  • Crush & Grind
    3 min walk
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar
    6 min walk

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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

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

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  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 56.50
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 56.50

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Admirals Quarters 129 Fort Fisher Blvd S Kure Beach, NC 28449]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 56.50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 56.50 (subject to availability)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Starlite Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 56.50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Starlite Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 56.50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Starlite Inn located?

Located in Downtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach Arcade, Carolina Beach, and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Starlite Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 340 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Clean, comfortable, bed was great, parking was safe and convenient. Very close to beach, boardwalk and plenty of places to eat and drink. The steakhouse practically next door is definitely a must. Make reservations but well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable rooms and super attentive and helpful staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and cute, staff was helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and clean room and good location !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The motel is so cute! It was featured in a movie MERV and it is just a cute as in the movie! Super clean and great location to everything near boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location walking distance to a bunch of restaurants and of course the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location to the beach and the boardwalk area. Walking distance to lots of restaurants. The room was clean, bed was very comfortable and parking was easy. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A block from the beach and under $100! Room is cozy and small, but is all we needed for the two of us. Check-in was easy. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute and charming. Close to the beach! Would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was clean and the location is very ideal. Right across from the boardwalk and beach access. We loved seeing the boardwalk light up at night. Will definitely book here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location, can see the boardwalk from room, close walk to all the restaurants and to beach also. Bed was a little to firm and shower a little small but location makes up for any draw backs, I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great and the room was cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Living in the area for years I was very familiar with the property and now that I’ve moved out of state, when I come back to visit it is definitely going to be a spot I book again. The location cannot be beat, you are literally 200 yards from the ocean. Toni’s right in the middle of places to eat, hang out, and access the boardwalk. The staff is remote (but close) and were able to assist me when I had an issue with my door lock rapidly. Very nice, helpful, and one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept on in a long time. And the shower supplies smelled amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean, reasonable and well located. A great stag !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice, clean, and comfortable room convenient to the boardwalk and several very good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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I like how close it is to everything that is happening at Carolina Beach. I didn't like the fact that there is no staff on site, and that it is self check in
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I stay every time I’m at Carolina Beach, and I love it! 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Cleanliness and hospitality were extremely subpar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a great place to stay during my 2-day beach trip. Perfect location just near the boardwalk and the beach. The room was clean and comfortable, with plenty of space and good air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great; my wife liked the decor. Walkability to the beach and surrounding things to do were great. Would stay there again. Having off-street parking was great, as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at the Starlight was great! Our room was clean, updated and spacious. There is a microwave, refrigerator, iron and ironing board. A ceiling fan and the air conditioning helped keep the room cool after a hot day at the beach! Convenient to everything in Carolina Beach. You can walk to the beach, the boardwalk, restaurants and entertainment! We would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We love staying at The Starlite Inn - their location is perfect for getting to the beach, the rooms are lovely and clean, and the staff is always helpful and friendly. We've stayed here multiple years in a row and will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy check in and very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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THE location! Central to the boardwalk, beach and restaurants. Carolina market deli is literally at the backyard. The ability to walk anywhere is a plus. The block wall construction keeps the noise out. The hotel shows its age but is maintained. The bed is a futon style mattress on a platform and provides sufficient comfort and ease climbing in and out. The shower is dated ( as always bring flip flops ) The water pressure is strong. The room needed a matched blind as the security lights on the porch were far more evident on one half of the window at night. The window style a/c is more than adequate and kept the room very cool but was a little noisy. Perhaps a newer version is built with the sound level in mind but not a deal breaker. All in all we were pleasantly surprised and felt the value in this room far outweighed any negatives.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Right across the street from the boardwalk. Nice for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026