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Starlight Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center in North Charleston

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29405
  • Place, Tillman Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Firefly Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverfront Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

North Charleston

Heart of North Charleston.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this North Charleston hotel, you'll find H.L. Hunley Submarine and Riverfront Park. Firefly Distillery and Cooper River Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Pine Haven Plaza Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tillman Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Firefly Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Riverfront Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Riverfront Park Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 3 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starlight Motor Lodge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪King BBQ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rebel Taqueria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bar Polari - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Starlight Motor Inn

Hotel near North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center in North Charleston
Public spaces have free WiFi. 3 meeting rooms and coworking spaces are available. An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Starlight Motor Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this North Charleston hotel.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Starlight Motor Inn offers 51 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 25
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Reviews

Starlight Motor Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 477 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 604 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL, Covington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great refurbished property. In an industrial area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

6/10 Okay

Gia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very cute hotel! Only downside was that there was hair around the toilet and in the shower like they weren’t washed prior to our arrival. Also black mold was on the indoor AC vent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beware of Neighborhood!

This hotel is in a very unpleasant area. There are dozens of homeless lining the street where the hotel is located. It feels very unsafe and uncomfortable. Check in is remote. There is no one on duty at any time in the lobby, which adds to the unsafe feeling. Had I known this ahead of time it would have been a red flag. Some of the furniture in the room was cheap and chipped and the rug was filthy. The front door was also dirty and the lock was installed at an angle instead of straight adding to the overall look of disrepair. I booked this room based on the 9.4 review rating and a video a young couple placed on you tube, but it was a huge mistake. I emailed the hotel the first evening expressing my concerns and wish to move and be refunded, but they refused to refund me. I left the next day and booked The Charleston Place in the historic district thus paying for both rooms. Before I checked out I asked for a refund again citing the disrepair and they refused again. To add to the ambiance, two men were blasting music from a house beside the hotel so loudly that I thought it was from the hotel’s lounge. This is what I would expect of a 50 dollar a night hotel not 160 a night with taxes and fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute retro motel…clean & trendy. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Only downside was no restaurants close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great concept, but lacking in location and execution. Had great reviews, which I fear may be driven by influencers or comp'd stays, as there was a group of young girls at the pool doing "content shoots" that I saw while I was there. The location is the biggest drawback for me- to each their own, but I was a little concerned staying alone as a young female. The rooms are great- spacious and clean, however, the full glass windows right near the parking area were concerning. You can also hear neighbors upstairs, but the weirdest part was their footsteps would vibrate the bed which was on a strange metal type platform. Would have loved to have explored the pool area and common spaces, but they were right on the main road which was a little uncomfortable based on the location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Great communication from the staff. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel itself was very well kept and clean. Room was very comfortable. The neighborhood was not the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Great place to stay in Charleston area

Loved our stay! comfortable, clean rooms with a "retro" vibe. Close to historic Charleston and the airport. Easy check-in/out. We will for sure recommend this fun Motor Inn!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 3rd time staying here. Love it. Love how close it is to everything. Manager and staff are wonderful and accommodating. Will be back every time we stay in Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Staff & service

This property cannot be trusted

Place was hard to navigate around as there is no elevators . And warning we checked out 90 mins after 11 and got charged 40.00 and we tried to find someone to get prior approval and nobody was around and no phone in room . Very bad service . Then they lied and tried to say we left at 2pm and did nothing to compensate our money . This place can’t be trusted
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hallie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. I came with 3 friends and we stayed in a bunk room. We had a few issues checking in but were able to call and get assistance right away. The staff on site was very nice and helped us immediately with a problem we had in our room. We stayed right by the pool and were nervous it would be loud at night but it wasn’t at all. A very cool vibe and you can tell the owners really care about the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool mid-Century contemporary vibe. Felt like time traveling. A wonderfully refurbished old school motor inn, with lots of attention to detail. Great pool and lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow! I absolutely LOVED this Inn! It was absolutely amazing. The decor was done so very tastefully to reflect a bygone era. Everything was immaculate and so clean. This is one of my favorite places I have stayed and would definitely stay again if I am ever in the area!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel . Have stayed several times . I will say that I was displeased with the fact that myself and grandkids could barely use the pool due to the Inn offering RESORT PASS . I don’t feel that paying full price for a weekend stay that I would have to share the pool with outsiders that are paying to use pool for $25 a day .. again I do love this inn and the nostalgic feel yet beautifully renovated with excellent customer service . I will stay here again in future . Just offering constructive criticism.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was clean, nice, and relaxing! Highly suggest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very trendy hotel with great and friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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

Cool, Clean, Safe and Well-Priced Charleston Stay

If you want room service you have to ask and a small add'l charge. But Housekeeping supplies - fresh towels, toiletries etc are always available on 24/7 carts. Coffee in lobby. On-site bar is very cool and fun - entertainment most nights. Open late - we were there until approx 12am most nights. GM Hank is very nice and accommodating. True hotel is in a rougher part of town, but it feels very safe and inside the walled property you are blissfully unaware of the surroundings. Great vibe here - always a chair by the sparkling pool and super chill. I have stayed at the Ryder, Dewberry and other great properties downtown. This was easy access to downtown and a great comfortable, convenient, and clean stay for a fraction of the price. Patrons were families, professionals and hipsters. Loved having access to our rental car outsidee the room - true motel. Thank you to Starlight for rehabbing this history, investing in this neighborhood and providing great alternative stay in Charleston! Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

Cute & affordable

Cute & clean. As it is a re-vamped motel, the rooms are small, but is to be expected. The updates are nice, lobby gathering room area very cool, pool house & drinks were thumbs up, and pool party was fun! Planning to stay again in a couple of months.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025