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.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
University of California, Irvine - 4 min drive - 5.6 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
Baja Blues - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Beers Of The World - 11 min walk
About this property
Star Inn Motel
When you stay at Star Inn Motel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Orange County Fairgrounds and South Coast Plaza. Also, University of California, Irvine and Fashion Island are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING
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
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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 12 minutes' walk from Orange County Fairgrounds. Travelers say 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
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What guests liked
The property offers quiet and safe parking with plenty of space, even when sold out. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 2025
It was a nice stay for the night.
Gavino
Gavino, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 4, 2025
Very nice for a quick visit
Jaco
Jaco, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 27, 2025
Staff was friendly.
Joshua
Joshua, 6-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 23, 2025
Easy to check in, parking was quick, easy access to freeway, room was large
Luisa
Luisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 15, 2025
Very nice for the price point. Directly across the highway from the fair.
Kiyondra
Kiyondra, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 27, 2025
The property was safe & convenient, I would stay again
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 26, 2025
The check-in staff was great, for an inexpensive hotel in an expensive area it's pretty darn nice and clean. The neighborhood does leave a little bit to be desired but that's not the hotels responsibility.
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 24, 2025
The staff were friendly, the hotel had a clean room and pretty convenient for any trip, whether be for a day or a week. Fair price!
Jose Ulises
Jose Ulises, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 18, 2025
Excellent location, room super clean.
Pedro
Pedro, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 21, 2025
Staff was very friendly and accommodated all my needs..
Aida
Aida, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 12, 2025
Location
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SOE LIN, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 9, 2025
Good employees and service
Amber
Amber, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 20, 2025
It's a nice room for the price and conveniently located near a Starbucks and all of the freeways.
Be aware that they do have extra rules upon check in, like one car in the parking lot per room and no visitors allowed.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 8, 2025
Hello my name is Vincent
I have stayed here several times and they are great. The staff is wonderful. The place is always clean. Plenty of parking.
Vincent
Vincent, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
Great!
Yesibeth
Yesibeth, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 23, 2025
Walking distance to Pacific Amphitheater. Shower was nice.
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 30, 2025
Had a very nice stay. Bed was comfortable. Room was nice. Shower was nice. Don't forget your own shampoo and conditioner. They have all in one and it totally dries out your hair and no blow dryer.
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 14, 2025
Great little hotel with excellent price
Mateen
Mateen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 30, 2025
Affordable, very clean, recently renovated, and overall safe feeling for the area. Will return again.
Edwardo
Edwardo, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 20, 2025
It was literally walking distance to the OC Fair
Rita
Rita, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 10, 2025
Nice clean hotel at a good price. Close to where we were going.
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2025
Great experience Thanknyou
Danielle
Danielle, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 7, 2025
This is one of those "You get what you pay for" situations. The place was inexpensive and met our needs. We were just looking for a place to sleep. It met those requirements.
Joseph G.
Joseph G., 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 15, 2025
Good place for 80 bucks
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 30, 2025
They’re making a lot of big changes cleaning everything up. Everything’s really nice clean. The staff is very nice