East Side Costa Mesa is home to Star Inn Motel, where a warm welcome awaits. Connect to WiFi in public areas, enjoy the convenience of free self parking and a 24-hour front desk. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.
Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) - 27 min drive
Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 30 min drive
Tustin Station - 15 min drive
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 16 min drive
Anaheim Canyon Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Jack in the Box - 6 min walk
Original Pizza Sports Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Coffee Dose - 20 min walk
About this property
Star Inn Motel
When you stay at Star Inn Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of South Coast Plaza and University of California, Irvine. Also, Fashion Island and Newport Pier are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
33 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 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
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
36-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Frequently asked questions
Does Star Inn Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Star Inn Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Star Inn Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Star Inn Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Star Inn Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Star Inn Motel like?
Star Inn Motel is in East Side Costa Mesa, a short 9-minute drive from Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) and 12 minutes' walk from Orange County Fairgrounds. Travellers say that this motel is in a good location.
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Star Inn Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
Very friendly and accommodating. For a budget hotel we have been pleasantly surprised.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2025
I'm always treated well when I check in for my business trips mid week. I enjoy my stays there.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2025
Randy
It was clean and comfortable and the service was very good!
Randy
Randy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2025
Clean and comfortable
Corey
Corey, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
3 Nov 2024
This was a very affordable hotel to stay at and it had what we needed for our stay.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Good hotel
Javier
Javier, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Mar 2025
You get what you pay for
A bit rough but you get what you pay for.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2024
I enjoyed my stay and would stay again. The staff was friendly and it was quiet.
Katrina Rose
Katrina Rose, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
17 Mar 2025
Clean but...
Although the room was clean the shower only had a trickle of hot water and there was some sort of electric motor that ran outside the door most of the night.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
The room was very comfortable and I definitely love that there's a full size table that I can eat on.
Louis
Louis, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Sep 2024
Cheap and easy stay
Leo
Leo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
Good motel
Ibrahim
Ibrahim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
Always simple and nice.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
3 Feb 2025
Never ever again.
It was so bad. The room seemed like we were staying in a
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2024
Great place for the price
jason
jason, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Oct 2024
Nice staff. Nice option for a basic room. Great location.
elan
elan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Great for the price!
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
The property has come along way and keeps improving. :—)
Vincent
8/10 Very good
17 Jan 2025
Decent place
Average motel. Bed was nice. Bathroom was nice. Refrigerator was a little today on the outside. Parking lot is a little tight for larger cars. Dirt around parking lot had trash and needs attention. A little touch up paint would make a decent place.
Pat
Pat, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
The best place in the OC for me to stay at. Central, super friendly, clean and awesome rooms.
LOVE THIS !
Maria
Maria, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Sep 2024
Clean room, good price, good AC.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Dec 2024
Good location for the cost. Room was clean and had the basic necessities. It was right off the freeway so there was noise at night. Checkout took less than a minute. Take a walk down the street to Dick's Café for breakfast or lunch.
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
The Rooms look great and clean.
Salvador
Salvador, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
Great spot!
deseray
deseray, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Affordable. Clean renovated room. Friendly staff. Very quiet.