The Starlite Inn

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2026

Malcolm

The Starlite was great.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Cameron

Able to park there early.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Susan

Great location. Love that you can use the sister properties pool at the Beach house. We will be back. Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Anna

Our room at the Starlite Inn was very clean and check in was easy. The bed was very comfortable. Visitors will love the location which is central to everything on Carolina Beach and in walking distance to many restaurants. The beach is also just a short walk away. The lights from all the carnival rides at night was nice treat and we enjoyed sitting outside our room on the bench listening to the music. They have done a nice job renovating this motel. We will definitely come back.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Veronica

10/10 experience! The place is affordable, very clean and neat, just a few steps away from the beach, the fair, all the stores, and even the restaurants! We parked our car right in front of the building; we could see it from the window. We really enjoyed our stay.

Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Jonathan

This was a great place to stay during my 2-day beach trip. Perfect location just near the boardwalk and the beach. The room was clean and comfortable, with plenty of space and good air conditioning.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Nicholas

Excellent service, rooms and location. Highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Linda

The room was very clean and nice as well as the outside surrounding of the hotel had no problems with parking
Everything was excellent I would stay here again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

April

Great location, directly across the street from the boardwalk & lots of restaurants. We were able to sit on the front porch and have a perfect view of the fireworks. Cute room & very spacious. Surprisingly quiet inside the room. I did not love the window AC and no electric outlet in the bathroom. For a 2 night stay it was great!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Tammy

Loved the location. Clean. You need a pool and a nice maker.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

aly

The Starlite was very cute and comfortable for a short stay! Everything was clean and it was just a short walk to the beach. We had a great stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Julia

Cute remodeled hotel with great parking right next to the Boardwalk. Nice cold A/C, comfortable bed. Very clean room and bathroom. Small but cozy for a couple. We made a quick three day trip for July 4th weekend. Convenient to the beach, restaurants, shops and day trip to Wilmington. We will stay here again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Terence

We enjoyed our stay at the Starlite Inn. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the location was absolutely amazing. Within walking distance from everything. However, we had some issues with the hot water during our last night. Hopefully they got it resolved prior to the next renter. Overall, it was a great experience.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

James

Very nice, clean, and comfortable room convenient to the boardwalk and several very good restaurants.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Julie

Great place! Did a weekend with me and my daughter and loved this place! Close to everything and felt very safe

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

James

Had room 19. 2 queen beds. Clean room, tiny bathroom close to the boardwalk decent beach access unless you overpack. No ice machine on site which made a trip necessary in the morning to stock the cooler. It took some adjusting to no staff present and all communications done via text. I found that to be pretty impersonal. A $50 fee to get a late checkout seemed excessive for 2 hours.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Kyla Nykole

I absolutely enjoyed my stay here very convenient and close to the beach and board walk cute room and very enjoyable stay there is many food options close within walking range

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Heather

What a great place to stay! You can walk to anything dnd everything from this motel! Clean rooms, excellent location, steps from everything! Parking is a little tight but otherwise everything else is amazing!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Nick

Room was great; my wife liked the decor. Walkability to the beach and surrounding things to do were great. Would stay there again. Having off-street parking was great, as well.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Ashley

Super cute, and just at an awesome location to the boardwalk, beach, restaurants and bars! Staff was quick to answer messages. We would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay for a quick weekend getaway!

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Tonya

This room was not clean. The floor was so dirty that we went to Walmart and bought Swiffer floor wipes. That was the only way to keep the bed from becoming as dirty as the floor. There is no office on this site. The only good thing about this \"Inn\" was the area of its location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Dennis

For a place right on the beach in a busy areas. Our room was very clean, property updates and grounds were up to snuff, and the communication via text and messaging was very easy to follow! We loved the short walks to places and to the beach. We will be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Ashley

We enjoyed our stay and were pleased with the updated simple rooms and the location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

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Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Isabella

Great stay! Straightforward accommodations with easy access to bars, restaurants, and the beach. If you are looking for nice, updated, but no frills, this is a solid spot to land.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Tiah

We love The Starlite Inn! The room was clean. The bed was comfortable. The air conditioning was cold. The Keurig was a nice touch; So much better than those other little coffee makers you find at most other hotels. Close proximity to everything was perfect! The only thing I would add would be hooks by the front door to hang hats and coats and a luggage rack. Other than that the place was great!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Amy

This was an amazing place to stay!!! The staff is very responsive and super helpful! The room was so clean and just enough for what we needed. It also is so close to the beach access and board walk. I loved staying here and we will be back!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Tricia

Clean room, however the bathroom and shower had some chipped paint. Less than a block away from the boardwalk and beach. A very convenient location.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Amanda

My boyfriend and I stay here every time we come to carolina beach and we love it every time! The room is always clean and the hotel staff is very friendly. Also only a 3 minute walk to the beach and boardwalk. Quick and easy check in every time. Highly recommend 👌

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Thor

Staff are helpful, like the texting for communication. Great price, powerful air conditioning, kept us Alaskans cool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Kathryn

This is my second time staying here and I will be back! Love how close this is to everything and for a very reasonable price. They have cute rooms with everything you need and the staff is very nice. I was able to park on site before check in which is super convenient, so I didn’t have to pay for parking somewhere else

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Kiara

Rooms very clean ! Perfect location near boardwalk ! Carnival was soo much fun ! All shops and stores are walking distance ! Would recommend and I will be staying again!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Derek

I had a good trip

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Martha

We love staying at The Starlite Inn - their location is perfect for getting to the beach, the rooms are lovely and clean, and the staff is always helpful and friendly. We've stayed here multiple years in a row and will come back again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Maritza

It’s was a good stay for a quick visit

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Jennifer

I love that is is so close to everything you need for a solo traveler.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Beau Stuart

Starlight is a great spot right down the street from the boardwalk and easy walk down to the beach. The room was clean and very nice and the bed was comfortable. Clean sheets, clean towels and all around clean room. Another nice touch was the bench outside the room, so you could sit outside and enjoy this fresh air anytime. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Carolina Beach.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Karen

Very clean, great location, you could hear the music from the amusement park, bit not terribly. The room was clean, but the bathroom is tiny. The shower was around 15 1/2 inches deep, and 24 inches wide. Im a 5’9”, 150 lbs woman and hard a time not hitting the sides or having the curtain touch me.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

SANDRA

Easy check in and very clean

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Yolanda

Great location. Right across the street from the boardwalk. Nice for a weekend getaway.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Haley

Had a little trouble getting into the room after hours but it was resolved quickly! Great location, spacious and clean room, would stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Michele

Parking was easy and secure. Room and property were very clean. AC was cold. Staff are amazing! My first visit to the island and to Starlite. We will be back. The hotel is walking distance to EVERYTHING. It was fun yet very relaxing on the beautiful beach.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Mike

No breakfast provided

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Nina

I love the close walk to the beach and close was to restaurants. Super cute and comfy.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Gabriel

No complaints

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Lane

Great location. Easy access/check in via text code. Good price. Nothing fancy but modern, clean, and well maintained.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Sabrina

Great location and very cute room! I wish there was somewhere on the property for me to put my luggage since the early check-in fee was outrageous, but, other than that, I had a great stay! I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to stay near the boardwalk.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Zakary

Clean

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Michelle

Everything was absolutely amazing!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Tre

Clean room with adequate space, very close to the board walk and restaurants. Very basic but thats exactly what we were looking for. Will definitely be back

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2025

Blair

The room is very simple and cute. No frills and clean. However, you can hear everything from the street and the bars around the motel. It was so loud, even in November. I can’t imagine how loud it would be in the high season. The mattress is like sleeping on plywood. It’s a short walk to the beach and restaurants so if the noise and hard mattress are no big deal, stay there!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Jessica

Checking in from your phone and not having to keep up with room keys is amazing!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2025

Caroline

Our room was mostly clean.
We loved the retro furniture, the pink chairs were particularly lovely.
The property is in a great position to access the beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Kathryn

This is my second time staying here and I love it so much. The location is prime, and the rooms are cozy and updated.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

stanley

Do not do reviews

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Jacqueline

Great location.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2025

Ashley

The shower is really terrible, they’ve painted over tiles so therefore the paint is peeling off and just laying in chunks on the shower floor. Water pressure was okay. There are extension cords everywhere, things are just daisy chained together, luckily it’s a concrete building. No microwave in the room or exhaust fan in the bathroom so it feels like a sauna in there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Patricia

Could not see ocean at all but an easy walk to see. Loved the room. Small but perfect.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Veronica

Was very nice and clean. Check in was very easy. I will definitely stay there again and recommend to others.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2025

Julia

Rent only if you are on a budget.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Beth

The room was super cute and retro. Short walk to public beach access, restaurants, shops, and live music. Room was cozy and the bed was very comfortable. Loved the bench outside each of the doors. Will definitely return.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

avery

Weekend Carolina Beach Getaway

Easy check in and check out process by text. Clean and comfortable room at a fair price point.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Lauren

Love staying here

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Linda

Perfect location, nice remodeled rooms. Easy check in and communication with staff. No traditional front desk, but there was usually someone there during the day for anything we might need. Will definitely stay again!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Geneva

Awesome little place for a good price. Close walk to the beach and boardwalk. 2nd time staying and will be going back next year.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2025

jennifer

We enjoyed the hotel, but we stayed 4 days and housekeeping never once came to take out trash, sweep or change the towels, thank goodness I usually take backup, but this is the first time I've actually had to use them, that's just gross. they have a thing on door that says daily light housekeeping, they never once came into our room.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2025

Barbara

Property is an easy walk to Carolina Beach and food and coffee options. We were only there a day, but I really liked how we could park the car and walk to most anything we needed. We even drove down to Ft Fisher for a quick trip! Our stay was at the end of August, so crowds were light.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Sergio

Very nice and quiet place, with everything in walking distance 10/10!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Agatha

A lovely property with clean, well-designed rooms - the mid-century modern style is gorgeous. And the location can't be beat at Carolina Beach, only a block from the carnival rides and the boardwalk. A bonus feature that I didn't know I'd like but which I did: the rooms are extremely quiet, and even on a rowdy August at the beach Saturday night, the deliciously arctic air-conditioning and sound-proofing let me sleep with hardly any interruption. Can't wait to visit again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

LUCIANO ADAM

Cute! Close walk to beach and activity

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

Ashley

Staff were very nice. Hotel is in a great location to walk to many restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and to the beach/boardwalk. Room is small, but very comfortable. Only complaint was that the ceiling fan was very dusty and the top of the window needed to be dusted. I would definitely stay here again though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Laci

We had a great stay. Easy and conveniently located.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Jamenia

Loved it! This is now my go-to when at Carolina Beach.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2025

Dorothy

I did not like staying in a facility w no staff. When you elect a non smoking stay the hotel should not be cleaned while cleaning lady smokes. I did not like having to put my credit card online to check into my room whole paying in advance. I avoid on line credit card whenever possible
After i did it i got an enail from Expedia telling me never to put it in! The lady cleaning did work hard but there was no contact. I was in room 12 and cigarette smoke woke me at 4;30 am. Maybe the cleaning scent wore off then or the neighbors woke up? I did appreciate the effort made to restore an old (retro) property rather than tear it down!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2025

Norma

all good

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Coleman

Very charming, simple hotel, right next to the boardwalk area and the beach. Will definitely come again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Katie

Can't beat this location! Easy to check in, friendly staff, cute room and very accessible to board walk, beach, dining, etc. Appreciated the access to use the pool from the partnered location. Great stay for a weekend.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Regina

The rooms are updated with very cute decor. The desk manager went out of her way to help us with various requests. It is conveniently located to the beach boardwalk, restaurants, etc. However, there was dust in corners and hair on bath tiles. The room is very small. The bathroom shower was paint over tile, and the paint was chipped in large chunks. When new batteries were put in the door lock, our key codes stopped working.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2025

Kathryn

Cute retro

Newly remodeled. Cute rooms. Basic. Right in the heart of Carolina Beach

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Kim

This place is not fancy, but it is clean, safe, and in a very convenient location to the boardwalk.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

John

It was a very nice stay

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

Barbara

Had a great one night stay , only issue was unit 4 had a slow shower drain , when showering . Other than that everything else was great ! Walking distance to beach and restaurants . An ice machine would be a great add to the stay . I would stay there again : )

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2025

alexandro

Convenient and amenities near bye. Ease of access to beach and shops.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Alesa

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Kenneth

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!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

George

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

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Brad

Fun Little Place

First, this place won’t be for everyone. It was great for my wife and I, as these are the type of places we like. If you’re looking for everything perfect, this isn’t the place for you. However, if you’re looking for a fun, modern, neat little place, this is it.

It was clean and put together well. The location is great with lots of places to eat right by, and quick beach access. I can see how it may be a little loud at night, but again this doesn’t bother my wife and I.

Communication with office was very well. We would stay here again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Andrea

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

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.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2025

Mikhail

Good location. Close to the beach

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Stacey

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Sarah

This is our go to spot. Clean and convenient! Our only wish is that the rooms had a microwave 🙂

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jun 2025

paula

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.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

Lisa

very convenient

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Melissa R

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 .

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Linda

Right across the street from the boardwalk and beach! Lovely rooms with retro decorating, very clean and surprisingly quiet.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Roy

Graet location to everything. Good customer service at the front office.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2025

Ryan

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!

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2025

jimmy

my wife said its a man place to stay,no iron,no hair dry. water saving shower head no pressure

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2025

Thomas

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.

Leisure Family_with_children