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Red Carpet Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Starke with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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The Red Carpet Inn combines hospitality with modern comforts. Travelers connect using in-room WiFi, cool off with a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool, and satisfy cravings at the vending machine without leaving the property.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
744 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL, 32091

What's nearby

  • Bradford County Public Library - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wainwright Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Eugene l. Matthews historical museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Veteran Memorial Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shands Starke Regional Medical Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Downtown Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Red Carpet Inn

Property highlights
Red Carpet Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Red Carpet Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from August to October
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Red Carpet Inn Hotel Starke
Red Carpet Inn Starke
Red Carpet Inn Motel Starke
Red Carpet Inn Motel
Red Carpet Inn Starke
Red Carpet Inn Motel Starke

Frequently asked questions

Does Red Carpet Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Red Carpet Inn 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 Red Carpet Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Red Carpet Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Red Carpet Inn located?

Situated in Starke, this motel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Kingsley Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park and Waldo Farmers Market. Santa Fe River and Waldo Motorsports are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Red Carpet Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 619 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Pleasant Stay and Real Nice Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed but all was still great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
“I had a really good experience staying at the Red Carpet Inn in Starke. The room was very clean and comfortable, and it looked like it had been updated recently. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made check-in easy. The bed was comfortable, the AC worked great, and I appreciated having a fridge and microwave in the room. For the price, this place is an excellent value. I would definitely stay here again when I’m in the area.”
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The check-in was quick and the staff was very nice. The room was just OK nothing great needs a lot of TLC. AC struggled to keep up and it wasn’t even hot out. Not sure I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in person was very nice!! Very easy check in!! The hotel was clean and convenient to everything in Starke!! Powells Dairy Freeze and G's BBQ are within walking distance. If need arises, we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quaint reasonable rates hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When we checked in we were worried as it looked a little shady. When we opened the door we got a great surprise. The room had been newly remodeled. It seemed like we may have been the first to enjoy the upgrade. Everything was fresh, new and well done. Great room and a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is very nice little hotel they've spent a lot of time and effort in fixing it up. Would stay again at any time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very nice and check in was easy room looked nice and simple beds are full size not queen not much room for 2 people on full bed but good for one person does have a pool.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

They're renovating but the room I was in was clean and the AC was working and the owner of the place is pleasant to talk to.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

Will definitely be back

The rooms were super clean and smelled so good. The hotel is remodeling but I didn’t hear a thing. The staff are so friendly and check in was quick and easy. The hotel is close to several restaurants and Walmart is close by too. The water in the shower was hot and the ac was very cold. The beds are firm but comfortable. I slept so good. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Starke, close to everything !!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and the scenery around the inn was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great value, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jewel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are not hard and firm, but comfortable sleeping. Also the rooms are neat and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

Great Stay

Great Staff, Clean Room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Great for a night!

Great place to stay traveling. Price was good and place was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and safe hotel , we stay here about once a month every time we are in Starke!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying at the Red Carpet whenever im in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Crystal

My room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was dated however it was clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay there again when traveling through starke.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Waldemar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, attentive and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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