Starlight Inn South El Monte

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this South el Monte hotel

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A spacious living area with a sofa, potted plants, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious room with a dining area, ceiling fans, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a calendar, a Wi-Fi sign, and a welcome sign.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a shower area.
A hotel room with a dining area, a ceiling fan, a world map, and several potted plants.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1220 DURFEE AVENUE, South el Monte, CA, 91733
  • Place, Rio Hondo College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Legg
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pico Rivera Sports Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

South el Monte

In South el Monte .You'll find Rio Hondo College and Pico Rivera Sports Arena within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary and Whittier Narrows Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • North Lake - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rio Hondo College - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Lake Legg - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Pico Rivera Sports Arena - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Crypto.com Arena - 27 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • El Monte Station - 6 min drive
  • Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Karina's Tacos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fuego Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Starlight Inn South El Monte

Enjoy the free WiFi at this South el Monte hotel
Starlight Inn South El Monte offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South el Monte hotel.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Starlight Inn South El Monte offers 63 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs. This South el Monte hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Starlight South El Monte
Starlight El Monte El Monte
Starlight Inn South El Monte Hotel
Starlight Inn South El Monte South el Monte
Starlight Inn South El Monte Hotel South el Monte

Frequently asked questions

How close is Starlight Inn South El Monte to the airport?

Starlight Inn South El Monte is 17 mi (29-min drive) away from the Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starlight Inn South El Monte on Dec 14, 2026 start from $95, 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.

Does Starlight Inn South El Monte have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Starlight Inn South El Monte.

Does Starlight Inn South El Monte offer free breakfast?

Starlight Inn South El Monte does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Commerce Casino (12-min drive) and Parkwest Bicycle Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Starlight Inn South El Monte have a pool?

Starlight Inn South El Monte does not have a pool.

Does Starlight Inn South El Monte have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Starlight Inn South El Monte to downtown South el Monte?

Starlight Inn South El Monte is 1.2 mi away from South el Monte.

Starlight Inn South El Monte Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 154 out of 727 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place for a good price .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like staying there because of location and affordable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loud neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was rude and unhelpful. The room is horrible, dirty, leaking everywhere in the restroom, bad odor. The only reason I stayed the night was because there was no other hotels around the area so if you want a decent place this is NOT the one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was simple. We paid 74dlls which not complaining, but the hotel has potential. Needs maintenance work in the rooms, paint job. The cleanliness was good. Beds are very hard. Overall it has potential but they need to work on the rooms and outside the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs a do over. There’s people who live there daily. There’s trash everywhere…… I would never stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is a homeless encampment. Holes in the box spring, toilet bowl not bolt down, missing fire alarm. Smells awful. 1 out of 10. Never again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Need to look in to hot water circulation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean room and everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was there for Father’s Day and it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Room 201 found out the toilet flush didn't work at all, so they changed us to Room 206, which is much better. Unfortunately hotel staff knocked our door at in the midnight and opened the room! we were so freak out. Hotel need do a better internal communication and avoid that happening again. no compensation on these issues. The location is convenient, parking is ok.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff is pretty decent. I would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place quiet clean friendly staffs
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like just got fumigated walls seemed dirty whole in bathroom wall. Area feels very unsafe People living at hotel dirty parking with bunch of trash and toys, people partying until 7am people driving up and down in parking lot with motorcycle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cobertor bed it’s old and carpet it’s dirty room need paint
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is pretty quite for the most part
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025