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Starlight Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Riverfront Park 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
  • Riverfront Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston Tanger Outlets
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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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

  • Firefly Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Riverfront Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Charleston Tanger Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Charleston Area Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

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 Riverfront Park 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.

Languages

English

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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 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

  • 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.

Starlight Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 501 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 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

weekend trip

This was a very nice upgraded room in an older motel. The room and bathroom were clean and comfortable. The surrounding neighborhood is questionable but there was a security guard. Parking was convenient and seemed pretty safe. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisselle, waco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Just Ok - can't recommend

no wi-fi, nice TV but poor channel selection older hotel, not a very good location it's been very nicely remodeled inside, comfortable, clean, somewhat small room manager was polite but had a provide your own service attitude when I let him know there was no wash clothes for a 2 day stay. I was told that if I walked the length of the hotel I would find some. There was none there so hand towels were used
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute motel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully restored and decorated. Comfortable sheets and towels. Very clean. All while being very affordable. Only wish the weather had cooperated so we could have enjoyed the adorable pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

christina and Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was clean and seems to have been remodeled recently. Problem is that this is a party hotel. We were work up all night long by music, people screaming and talking at the tops of their lungs. The walls are also thin, we could've heard everything our neighbors were saying. If you're young and like staying up until 4am, then this is your place. If you like to atleast be able to sleep quietly by 11pm, go elsewhere. Regretted our decision to stay here very quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Retro, modern and well kept!

Retro on the outside, modern, clean and well kept on the inside. Nicer than any Hilton I've been in, at a far more affordable price. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Kadey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well remodeled- love the heavy retro style! They had revalue and special events for guests which was so much fun and popular, like a Valentine’s event with food, a Photo Booth, music, martinis downstairs along with a bar and busy karaoke event upstairs in the lounge. We didn’t feel unsafe, but they had Security staff around the property which made us feel good. Also got texts for event reminders and check out reminders which was quick and convenient. Definitely would stay here again!! Love!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay at the Starlight! Very clean and updated beautifully while keeping the vintage details! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Overall a good stay, the room was very clean and smelled very fresh. Some of the towels had some stains on them from what I assume is makeup but the towels themselves were very clean. i enjoyed not having to interact with front desk staff checking in and out. i did get charged a $200 security deposit and what i paid for the hotel. i was told i would get the $200 back. i did not love having my card charged so much but truthfully might have missed where it was explained that i would get charged that
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

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

If only it was as nice as Instagram portrayed!

Whoever handles your Instagram definitely needs a raise. The motel was nothing like the photos. It’s disgusting and in a very, very rough part of town. The room was disgusting. We stayed for exactly 3 minutes and left. Staff was condescending and rude.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

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

Highly Recommend!

I absolutely loved this little place. Loved the retro vibe. Everything is new, very comfy and clean. Super easy to book, check in and gain access to the room and staff friendly. The Burgundy Lounge was fun and convenient. I will definitely be staying again next time I am in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here! It’s an adorable inn that’s affordable! The cocktail lounge was fun too. Never change; you’ve got a great thing going on! I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic clean motel. Rooms very nicely updated. Very nice staff. Convenient North Charleston location. Location is on train tracks - train stopped running around 11pm and caused no sleep disruption.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Andreia, San Diego

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is located in a weird location. The street had drug users. It’s not gated so the room as exposed. It’s far from downtown area. The room was cute and clean. Ended up not staying because I didn’t like the location. They first agreed with me to charge for one night but they ended up charging for all three nights. They were not flexible to give money back even though I didn’t stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is such a unique little gem that’s WELL worth the stay plus the cocktail lounge is a major plus. We went on a Saturday night for live Jazz. It was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the vintage charm! The bunk beds were such a fun experience for our girls trip and it was nice we each got our own bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025