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The Starlite Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Carolina Beach Boardwalk

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Close to Carolina Beach Boardwalk, The Starlite Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
201 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Arcade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carolina Beach Lake Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carolina Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

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
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Starlite Inn

Hotel near Carolina Beach Boardwalk
The Starlite Inn provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Starlite Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 39.55
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 39.55 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Starlite Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Starlite Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 39.55 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Starlite Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Starlite Inn located?

Located in Downtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Lake Park are also within 5 minutes.

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The Starlite Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 205 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is my second time staying here and I love it so much. The location is prime, and the rooms are cozy and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice and clean. Check in was very easy. I will definitely stay there again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not see ocean at all but an easy walk to see. Loved the room. Small but perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rent only if you are on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super cute and retro. Short walk to public beach access, restaurants, shops, and live music. Room was cozy and the bed was very comfortable. Loved the bench outside each of the doors. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room is very simple and cute. No frills and clean. However, you can hear everything from the street and the bars around the motel. It was so loud, even in November. I can’t imagine how loud it would be in the high season. The mattress is like sleeping on plywood. It’s a short walk to the beach and restaurants so if the noise and hard mattress are no big deal, stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Easy and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet place, with everything in walking distance 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, nice remodeled rooms. Easy check in and communication with staff. No traditional front desk, but there was usually someone there during the day for anything we might need. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleman

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

stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not do reviews
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is an easy walk to Carolina Beach and food and coffee options. We were only there a day, but I really liked how we could park the car and walk to most anything we needed. We even drove down to Ft Fisher for a quick trip! Our stay was at the end of August, so crowds were light.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

LUCIANO ADAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute! Close walk to beach and activity
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! This is now my go-to when at Carolina Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

alexandro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and amenities near bye. Ease of access to beach and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very nice. Hotel is in a great location to walk to many restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and to the beach/boardwalk. Room is small, but very comfortable. Only complaint was that the ceiling fan was very dusty and the top of the window needed to be dusted. I would definitely stay here again though.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely property with clean, well-designed rooms - the mid-century modern style is gorgeous. And the location can't be beat at Carolina Beach, only a block from the carnival rides and the boardwalk. A bonus feature that I didn't know I'd like but which I did: the rooms are extremely quiet, and even on a rowdy August at the beach Saturday night, the deliciously arctic air-conditioning and sound-proofing let me sleep with hardly any interruption. Can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable and convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025