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The Starlite Inn

2.0 star property

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | LCD TV
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | LCD TV
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | LCD TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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201 Cape Fear Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC, 28428
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Starlite Inn

Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Starlite Inn offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The Starlite Inn's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Carolina Beach Boardwalk and 3 minutes on foot from Carolina Beach Arcade
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Carolina Beach hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night.

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

The Starlite Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 206 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome little place for a good price. Close walk to the beach and boardwalk. 2nd time staying and will be going back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
We enjoyed the hotel, but we stayed 4 days and housekeeping never once came to take out trash, sweep or change the towels, thank goodness I usually take backup, but this is the first time I've actually had to use them, that's just gross. they have a thing on door that says daily light housekeeping, they never once came into our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Sergio

Travelled with partner
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

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

LUCIANO ADAM, la mirada

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

Laci

Travelled with family
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

Jamenia

Travelled with family and small children
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

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I did not like staying in a facility w no staff. When you elect a non smoking stay the hotel should not be cleaned while cleaning lady smokes. I did not like having to put my credit card online to check into my room whole paying in advance. I avoid on line credit card whenever possible After i did it i got an enail from Expedia telling me never to put it in! The lady cleaning did work hard but there was no contact. I was in room 12 and cigarette smoke woke me at 4;30 am. Maybe the cleaning scent wore off then or the neighbors woke up? I did appreciate the effort made to restore an old (retro) property rather than tear it down!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

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

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleman

Travelled with partner
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

Katie

Travelled with group
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

Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms are updated with very cute decor. The desk manager went out of her way to help us with various requests. It is conveniently located to the beach boardwalk, restaurants, etc. However, there was dust in corners and hair on bath tiles. The room is very small. The bathroom shower was paint over tile, and the paint was chipped in large chunks. When new batteries were put in the door lock, our key codes stopped working.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute retro

Newly remodeled. Cute rooms. Basic. Right in the heart of Carolina Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

John

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

8/10 Good

SEK

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Had a great one night stay , only issue was unit 4 had a slow shower drain , when showering . Other than that everything else was great ! Walking distance to beach and restaurants . An ice machine would be a great add to the stay . I would stay there again : )
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

alexandro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and amenities near bye. Ease of access to beach and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025