The Starlight Motor Inn

This is in a sketchy sketchy area! High crime rate. Homeless laying on the sidewalk, men fighting in a nearby parking lot. Happy to forfeit my deposit. Make sure you go to page 2, and read the low star rating. Held the security deposit for 6 days. Sketchy, sketchy!, We found a room at Aloft for the same price!

This is a very cute retro motel that is probably the cleanest hotel/motel that I have ever stayed at. We loved the decor and the beds were comfy. The neighborhood appears a bit worrisome, but the onsite security guard introduced himself as soon as we arrived which put us at ease. We would definitely stay here again.

Families, be aware of this place. They advertise nostalgia and neglect service. 1. Budget extra for surprise add-ons to your bill. They charge $25 extra for any housekeeping and $10 for a microwave. And after a week of using a hotel room, they charged us an extra $100 for "stains" on the duvet. The pictures of the "stains" show spots one would expect after a days of using a hotel room that comes with four spots to sleep but only one chair--I have the photos attached. 2. We spent well over $2000 for a week stay. We have a daughter in a wheelchair and three other children, so we needed two rooms. We received one room on the second floor of the pool house, totally inaccessible for the wheelchair, and the other room in the "accessible" room at the opposite end of the complex. Not easy for a family with four children under 10. 3. "Accessibility" in this hotel included: (A) a handicap parking spot that was blocked by a truck for the last couple days of our stay, (B) a requirement to push my daughter through the parking lot because the sidewalks have stairs, (C) exactly one pathway (except through bushes) into that parking lot with that being over a broken sidewalk and across dirt , and (D) a bed that is far higher than reasonable for a wheelchair user. 4. The music was so loud above the pool house our first night, my wife complained about it at 8 a.m. But there is no one around for complaints, so she had to text her complaints and receive meaningless responses. Hours later, at 10 p.m., when the situation got worse, she texted again asking about a refund so we could find a new hotel. So they sent a security guard to my wife's room to apologize, and then had her move to another room the next morning. 5. What few services they do provide seem rather unreliable. Wifi didn't work in the "accessible" room for most of the stay, and the TV service was iffy. And even the pool that we paid for during our stay was shut down for a night so that the hotel could have someone else pay for a private event at the pool. 6. When we received notice we were being charged $100 extra, my wife complained and disputed the charge, pointing out that we should in fact receive a credit too for the loud noise. The management's passive aggressive attitude was that they couldn't do anything about it because we didn't complain during our stay--even though the same text string shows that she actually did complain about the noise! And no one is forcing them to take more money from us for "stains" yet they pretend that can't do anything about it. Don't bother staying here. It isn't worth ruining your vacation memories.

Delightfully renovated mid mid motel. Don’t be swayed by the industrial and liquor store surroundings it is quite safe. On site security. Thoughtfully retro decorated and well appointed with all you need for an overnight. Exceptionally loud patrons and guests on karaoke night and loitering in the parking lot. It’s definitely a hip place to be on a Saturday night. Room comes equipped with a sound machine but I recommend earplugs and a eye mask. Clean comfortable bed and easy check in and out.

Stayed on a Monday night and loved this place. It was spotless, the decor is charming, it was comfortable and very quiet. At no time did we feel unsafe, but we've both lived in big cities, so our idea of "sketchy neighborhoods" -- which I've seen in a couple other reviews -- is probably very different from those patrons'. The pool was clean and comfortable. Communication was excellent from start to finish. It was very easy to get to from downtown Charleston, and the price simply could not be beat. We will DEFINITELY be staying here on our next trip.

Awesome stay at this fun retro themed motel. This is a hidden gem in North Charleston. We stayed here when seeking shelter from Hurricane Milton. The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was also comfortable. We would stay here again when in the area.

Quick summary of our stay… - easy check in - very comfy bed & good size space - very clean - nice pool area, never saw it busy - cool vibe, a mix of coupes and families Down side - but definitely not strong negatives but an honest picture - we would stay again. - location, not the best BUT if it’s a base for Charleston it works perfectly, we didn’t venture out on foot - fraction of a cost from the city hotels. - no receptionist, you have to text a number if you have any issues - cleaning service is an extra $25 - again, didnt bother us for a weekend stay.