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The Starlite Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Carolina Beach Boardwalk in Carolina Beach

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | LCD TV
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | LCD TV
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | LCD TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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 | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Carolina Beach

Downtown stay.At this Downtown hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk, both within a 5-minute walk. Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 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 near Carolina Beach Boardwalk in 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 accommodations with air conditioning. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. 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

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 guestroom 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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Starlite Inn to the airport?

The Starlite Inn is 20.6 mi (35-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Starlite Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Starlite Inn.

How close is The Starlite Inn to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Carolina Beach and 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from Freeman Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Starlite Inn offer free breakfast?

The Starlite Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Starlite Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Starlite Inn?

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

Is there free parking at The Starlite Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Starlite Inn have a pool?

The Starlite Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Starlite Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Starlite Inn to downtown Carolina Beach?

The Starlite Inn is 0.1 mi away from Carolina Beach.

Reviews

The Starlite Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Coleman

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

paula

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
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

Roy

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