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Star Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa

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Double or Twin Room | Bed sheets
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2656 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
  • Place, Orange County Fairgrounds
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Costa Mesa Farmers' Market
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange Coast College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Bed sheets

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Costa Mesa

East Side Costa Mesa stay.With a stay at this East Side Costa Mesa motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Orange County Fairgrounds and 2 miles (3 km) of Orange Coast College. South Coast Plaza and Orange County Museum of Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Orange County Fairgrounds - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pacific Amphitheatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Costa Mesa Bark Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Costa Mesa Farmers' Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Orange Coast College - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 15 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dick Church's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beers Of The World - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Baja Blues - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wine Garden - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Star Inn Motel

Motel near South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Costa Mesa motel.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Star Inn Motel offers 33 accommodations. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Star Inn Motel to the airport?

Star Inn Motel is 4.2 mi (9-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Star Inn Motel?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Star Inn Motel on Apr 5, 2026 start from $81, 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 Star Inn Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Star Inn Motel.

How close is Star Inn Motel to the beach?

This motel is 4.6 mi (16-min drive) from Balboa Peninsula Beaches and 5.2 mi (19-min drive) from Mother’s Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Star Inn Motel offer free breakfast?

Star Inn Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Star Inn Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Star Inn Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Star Inn Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Star Inn Motel have a pool?

Star Inn Motel does not have a pool.

Does Star Inn Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Star Inn Motel to downtown Costa Mesa?

Star Inn Motel is 2.1 mi away from Costa Mesa.

Star Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 873 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 873 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 873 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 873 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 873 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have bed bugs! I was attacked and have welts all over my body and im considering a lawsuit for pain and suffering and all the cleaning and fumigating i had to do. The motel didnt offer me another room, no refund and no help at all. I am astonished at the way i was treated and the fact that somone else is going to stay in that roomand have to go tthrough the same trauma. I should have put danger tape on the door when i left
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Emilee

Liked: Staff & service
The room was average. Nothing amazing, nothing bad. Just average. You get what you pay for!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Good for price. Quiet and no bugs. Near everything. Manager watches over everything. Much better than average for price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Colby

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly a little sketchy and was hard to sleep lots of noise with thin walls if that makes sense it’s a motel at the end of the day but they also made me pay another fee when I arrived on top of what I payed through Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilson

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
staff sucked tried ripping me off 30 dollars and the mini fridge leaked water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room, decently comfortable bed, cable TV had a lot of channels - lots of movies too. Helpful staff and the housekeeping lady was very kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Oralia, Bothell

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 bedroom small, but perfect enough. good for a quick weekend stay or in a pinch. affordable too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, quick check in process with Neil. Friendly staff, love that the facility has lots of cameras and feels safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidiia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleaning...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very simple but clean. Staff was very nice. It’s located directly across the fairgrounds and I felt safe. Good accommodations, impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room 228. I always feel welcome when I check in, I’m a returning customer and I plan on choosing this hotel every time I’m in town. The staff is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

William, Corona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025