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.
Orange County Fair and Events Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Costa Mesa Bark Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Pacific Amphitheatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Costa Mesa Farmers' Market - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Orange Coast College - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 9 min drive
Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 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
Jack in the Box - 4 min walk
Dick Church's Restaurant - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Kakurega - 6 min walk
P10NEER - 3 min walk
About this property
Star Inn Motel
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 Beach Pier are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
33 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (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 elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 to 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 John Wayne Airport (SNA) and 6 minutes' walk from Orange County Fair and Events Center. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.
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Reviews
Star Inn Motel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.2
Cleanliness
7.2
Amenities
8.6
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Parking was easy, safe, and free, with plenty of space available. (7 reviews)
The air conditioning was very effective and quiet, working well even in the middle of August. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
Great place, great price, close to venues, restaurants and airport.
MARCO
MARCO, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
May 5, 2026
Squeaky bed left no room for the imagination. The mirror wall was a nice 90’s touch.
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2026
Great place the family is very nice and always very accommodating
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2026
Friendly staff and smooth check in process.
Louis
Louis, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 2026
Room was clean and check-in/out was smooth and easy.
River
River, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
Clean room, Great Hot Shower, & Safe
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2026
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.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2026
Truly excellent staff..
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2026
Nice place to crash down!! Lol
Luis
Luis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2025
This place is fantastic.
Adem
Adem, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 27, 2026
Yes
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2025
Good stay
William
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
Very good location, very clean rooms and excellent customer service. Bravo! Will be back again. Thank you for your hospitality.
ghouse
ghouse, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
Easy check in
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2025
Great staff
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2026
Cleaner...
Nilson
Nilson, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2025
Very clean room, decently comfortable bed, cable TV had a lot of channels - lots of movies too. Helpful staff and the housekeeping lady was very kind.
Alexis
Alexis, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
1 bedroom small, but perfect enough. good for a quick weekend stay or in a pinch. affordable too.
Jesus
Jesus, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2025
Clean room and friendly staff.
Louis
Louis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
Nice room, quick check in process with Neil.
Friendly staff, love that the facility has lots of cameras and feels safe.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 5, 2025
Great location at very reasonable price
David
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2025
Good price, decent hotel
Got into town late and needed a quick, easy place to stay
Tawna
Tawna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2025
Clean , affordable, good surroundings.
Abraham
Abraham, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Nov 10, 2025
Staff was great
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2026
This is a very cheap option in a very expensive area. You get what you pay for. The property is rundown. There are no extras. All you get in a quiet, clean room and parking spot. That's all I needed, so I am totally satisfied.