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Starlight Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring North Charleston

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Exterior
Reception
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Courtyard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
3245 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC, 29405
  • H.L. Hunley Submarine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Firefly Distillery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Riverfront Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 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
  • Riverfront Park - 4 min drive
  • Charleston Area Convention Center - 6 min drive
  • North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center - 6 min drive
  • Charleston Tanger Outlets - 6 min drive

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 perfectly located for exploring 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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fence around the 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

  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly 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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 358 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 358 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 358 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 358 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 358 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Very clean, and easy to assess. Thanks again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Charleston!
My husband and I were in town for a music festival. It was our first stay at Starlight Motor Inn. The room was immaculate as well as comfortable. Loved the retro style decor. Check in and out was a breeze, all done thru texting. Keyless entry. Felt safe despite the sketchy neighborhood. Would definately stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place with a cool vibe. The staff were very helpful. The pool was fun and very clean. We felt very safe our entire stay. Security was very vigilant. The bar had a super cool vibe. The only downside is that it’s not in the best side of town, but if it was the price would probably be 4x as much. We will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was super cute. The keyless entry was nice, but I think it would be nice if there was a bolt lock on the door once inside. The door didn’t lock behind you and we had to remember to lock it when coming and going. There were lots of people walking around the surrounding streets but didn’t feel unsafe. Loved the vintage vibe and the location to our event at Firefly distillery. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN CARTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love what they’ve done with the place and The Burgundy Room is a vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool, clean retro hotel!
Customer service was outstanding! Due to tropical storm Helene we were unable to make our original flight to Charleston so I called to cancel my reservation and they were kind enough to give me a credit for future use as I had already paid. Then we were able to take a flight the following morning to Charlotte and drive to Charleston arriving late. They were leaving a key for our room under the doormat but it wasn’t there when we got there so I called and thankfully she answered the call and directed us to another room where the code worked! The room was awesome - clean, comfy and great amenities! ( I did have to take the shampoo etc out of the holder in the shower as the tube had come disconnected from the pump on the body wash so the body wash wasn’t working so I fixed it) My only concern is that it was the end unit near the office and ice machine so at 1am people had gathered in the walkway drinking and were talking & laughing loudly. Then the following night at the same time a guest from room #224 was drinking and came down for ice and was inviting a woman named Rosa to come up to his room for drinks! Room #101 is not a room I would recommend as the ice falling into a bucket is loud and drinkers are gathering there and are loud and inconsiderate. This is not the staff or hotels fault but rather inconsiderate guests using the area as a smoking and gathering area in the middle of the night and filling up with ice. I would come back and stay but not in this room!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, appealing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Deiante

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place amazing and such a bargain for the price. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kitschy
Great place to stay! Super clean and updated rooms. Very comfortable bedding. Kitschy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda, South Milwaukee

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the online check in. You get a text message with your Room # and the code to enter your room. They changed my Room # but didn't update my code and was unable to get in. Had to call and get a new code and then was even more confused by the two more codes I was sent afterwards. Also, did not appreciate the noise from the giant pool party. Also, the Internet and cable TV services were out, which I received a message about, but that still did not make up for an amenity that was not available. Would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadetta M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simpler times!!!
Terrific! A wonderful stay that took us back in time to the simpler things in life. Everything was outstanding!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Very modern but with a retro vibe, wish we had more time to enjoy the bar and pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inmaculada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice service, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a terrific place to stay. I love the vintage vibe , the pool and pool house and the lounge upstairs for some night life. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 60s feel, hotel is in excellent shape, there is even a bar above the reception. Try the BBQ around the corner!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024