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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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Located in central Charleston, the Starlight Motor Inn offers a welcoming base with an outdoor pool and entertainment area. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace or use in-room WiFi. Staff make stays memorable by organizing barbecues and assisting with events in the banquet hall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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

Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in North Charleston, Starlight Motor Inn is in the city center and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Riverfront Park and Waterfront Park, while South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for USS Yorktown, a top attraction not to be missed.
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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
  • ‪King BBQ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starlight Motor Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rebel Taqueria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bar Polari - ‬14 min walk

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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, meeting rooms, and books
  • Karaoke, outdoor furniture, and coworking spaces
  • 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

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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
  • 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 within 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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