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The Starlite Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Carolina Beach

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Guests can find comfortable seating areas along the corridor, lined with potted plants and modern furniture.
Two single beds with wooden headboards and bedside tables, set against a large window with an outside view.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and armchair, plus a dining area with a table and chairs.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa by the window, coffee table, and two comfortable chairs.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a flat-screen TV.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

Room options

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
201 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Freeman Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Cazador Carolina Beach - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Britt's Donut Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seawitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Pelican - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Starlite Inn

Hotel near Carolina Beach
Near Carolina Beach Boardwalk, The Starlite Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Starlite Inn boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and electric kettles

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Starlite Inn Hotel
The Starlite Inn Carolina Beach
The Starlite Inn Hotel Carolina Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is The Starlite Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Starlite Inn?

As of 13 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Starlite Inn on 17 July 2025 start from AU$209.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Starlite Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Starlite Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Starlite Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Starlite Inn located?

Situated in Carolina Beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach Arcade, Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach Lake Park and Odysea Surf and Kiteboard School are also within 10 minutes.

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The Starlite Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 162 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

alexandro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and amenities near bye. Ease of access to beach and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was all done online and went very smoothly. The room is open and very clean with themed murals on the walls and extremely comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

The property has been recently renovated. Great location in the middle of the boardwalk. Staff is extremely helpful and polite. We have already booked our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Starlite Inn was a great place to stay for the weekend. It’s conveniently located near the boardwalk, beach, and numerous restaurants. The staff was very helpful and made sure we were comfortable. We will be staying here again. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across the street from the boardwalk and beach! Lovely rooms with retro decorating, very clean and surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable and convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super cute spot .Can’t beat the price for the location . Close to the beach and boardwalk . Room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely return .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Starlight Inn is a nostalgic motel that is a quick, easy walk to the beach. It has off street parking up front, and easy access to dining and basic shopping, all within walking distance. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Graet location to everything. Good customer service at the front office.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Right across from the boardwalk and a block from the beach. The room was nice and clean. The bathroom and shower was very small. There wasn’t a microwave. It did have a nice small refrigerator that worked good. Could see the fireworks from the balcony of our room. It would’ve been nice to have a pool. But all and all it was a nice place to get away and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a true gem! It’s one of the most affordable motels in Carolina Beach, but that doesn’t mean it’s not fantastic! It’s extremely close to the boardwalk and beach access. Recent renovations have made the rooms beautiful and themed to the beach. I only two complaints; there’s no microwave, and the shower head is a little low on the wall. If you plan ahead, or don’t usually care about microwaves, it’s okay! And, while I’m 6’1”, I made do with the shower just fine! I’ll definitely be back again; this motel is perfect for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful reno of a retro motel. Management was super excellent communication. The only issue was the shower - it was literally the worst pressure and thus the worst shower I’ve ever had in my life. The plumbing is obviously not renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great location with a nice beach vibe

A true place on the beach that felt like an authentic old school motel. Fun colors, great location, cute rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Starlite and the wonderful staff. We stay here multiple times a year. Going back in a month!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

paula

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Overpriced motel. The location is good and everything is newly painted and in very good condition. The room was small. There are no amenities on the property. There was a surprise $50 fee for a dog and a$3 resort fee. No pet friendly amenities- for $50 they could at least give you pet waste bags, a couple dog treats. It’s a nice place but not a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald L

Liked: Staff & service
Facility is old but has been upgraded with average quality job. Bed is very uncomfortable and didn't know we would have to be walking up stairs to out room. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really cute property, I loved the towels the most. They were better quality towels than most “5 star” hotels. It was inviting and I loved how close it is to the beach. I was only there overnight, and during off season, but I’ve definitely decided I’m coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It looked a little more charming than the pictures suggested. Cool 70s/80s vibe to everything. I liked the neat pink retro fridge. Everything was slightly damp but this is be expected I suppose. The bathroom floor felt super weird. Wear sandals or socks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated to king size bed which was under comfortable. Stayed during off peak
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Portia

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

Highly recommend

Took a solo trio to the beach for the night. The starlite is walking distance to the beach. The room was very cute and all I needed. This was my first contactless check in and it was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked our room & that this property was remodeled, just wish the shower was bigger & bathroom needs s fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No iron. No microwave. No wall outlet in bathroom. No small table to sit your food on and eat. Other than those few things, the room was cute and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Ceiling fan wouldn't cut off. I think it was permanently on, that's the only issue.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025