See all properties

Star Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near University of California, Irvine in Costa Mesa

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Star Inn Motel

A motel with a row of rooms, a covered entrance, and parked cars.
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible in the background.
A motel with a row of rooms, each with a blue door and a window with a decorative grille.
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a parking lot, and a building with a blue roof.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

View in a map
2656 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
  • Place, Orange County Fair and Events Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tewinkle Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Amphitheatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Single Room

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

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a blue curtain, and a wooden floor.

Double or Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 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.Your stay at this East Side Costa Mesa motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of University of California, Irvine and South Coast Plaza. Also, Orange County Fair and Events Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Pacific Amphitheatre is within 2 miles (3 km).
View more Motels in Costa MesaOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Orange County Fair and Events Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tewinkle Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pacific Amphitheatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Costa Mesa Farmers' Market - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Orange Coast College - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Noel’s Mexican Food - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kakurega - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Star Inn Motel

Motel near University of California, Irvine 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.

Similar properties

Reception
Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA
South Coast Metro
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
3.9 out of 5, Good, 1,000 reviews
$97 nightly
The price is $105
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

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 Jul 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Star Inn Motel on Jul 15, 2026 start from $87, 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 5.4 mi (19-min drive) from Huntington Beach Beaches and 5.5 mi (16-min drive) from Huntington State 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. 534 out of 969 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 969 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 969 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 969 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 969 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive clean rooms, quiet property, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great staff. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great price, close to venues, restaurants and airport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay as always. Professional and courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit outdated but affordable and nice staffing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place the family is very nice and always very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, large showe
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and smooth check in process.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

River

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and check-in/out was smooth and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Great Hot Shower, & Safe
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very good and helpful even when we request something to be cleaned or replaced they were do it immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location everything looks like it's newly renovated or well on its way. I really enjoyed my stay there. I'll definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A++++
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly excellent staff..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Towels are a bit dirty though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to crash down!! Lol
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking on parking lot. Fantastic shower. New! So nice-h/c bar, bright light, great! Awesome tv w many channels. Such a treat. Linens ok. Towels not real good. Staff was very nice n very friendly! Great stay. At check he directed us to Dick Church for breakfast. What a highlight that was. Best Choice, 1 block from the hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location at very reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Explore More Ways to Travel with Travelocity