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The Starlite Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Carolina Beach

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Double Room, 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Explore the area

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201 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 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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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Carolina Beach

At The Starlite Inn you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Downtown hotel, you'll find North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Starlite Inn

Hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Carolina Beach
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Carolina Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
The Starlite Inn offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 39.55
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
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

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
    • Service animals 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 39.55 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Starlite Inn?

Yep, The Starlite Inn has a free self car park.

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

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Starlite Inn on 3 Nov 2025 start from AU$223.75, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Starlite Inn?

Yep, The Starlite Inn is a short 3-minute walk from Carolina Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Starlite Inn?

No, The Starlite Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Starlite Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Starlite Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 203 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

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

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

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

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming, simple hotel, right next to the boardwalk area and the beach. Will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

Cute retro

Newly remodeled. Cute rooms. Basic. Right in the heart of Carolina Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is not fancy, but it is clean, safe, and in a very convenient location to the boardwalk.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

SEK

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
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 : )
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

alexandro

Travelled with family
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

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

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

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
Building
Outdoor seating
Open bedroom
Closet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

8/10 Good

Mikhail

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

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our go to spot. Clean and convenient! Our only wish is that the rooms had a microwave 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025