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Star Inn Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Costa Mesa with free parking

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Front of property
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Exterior
Single Room
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2656 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
  • Orange County Fairgrounds
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • South Coast Plaza
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Segerstrom Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Room, Accessible

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Costa Mesa

At Star Inn Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Orange County Fairgrounds and 5 km (3.1 mi) from University of California, Irvine. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this East Side Costa Mesa motel include South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island.
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What's nearby

  • Orange County Fairgrounds - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orange Coast College - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • South Coast Plaza - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Segerstrom Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of California, Irvine - 3 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 15 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Philadelphia - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Original Pizza Sports Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Star Inn Motel

Motel in Costa Mesa with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Costa Mesa motel.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Star Inn Motel offers 33 accommodations. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Star Inn Motel?

Star Inn Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Star Inn Motel?

Yep, Star Inn Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Star Inn Motel?

The closest beach to Star Inn Motel is Huntington State Beach (7.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Star Inn Motel?

No, Star Inn Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Star Inn Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Star Inn Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Star Inn Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 612 reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly a good place to stay family owned, and they have obviously clean it up. They have a rule that says you can’t have any visitors you’re gonna get kicked out which is made it kind of awkward when I was meeting with my nephew for this vacation to go to dinner, but they didn’t seem to care about that. I guess it’s to keep unwanted folks out of their property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean up-to-date, very friendly staff quiet would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Avoid at all costs

I read the reviews online and thought this would be a basic, but clean and functional room. It was horrible! The heater was broken and blew only cold air, the cable was out so no access to tv. There were no blankets on the beds-just a sheet with a dirty bedspread on top. Sheets were not clean and had short black hairs all over them. I would give zero stars if possible. The towels were damp and folded upon arrival but the rest of the bathroom was actually clean. Room itself had filth on the walls and the door. I slept (if you could call it that) sitting in one of the chairs in the room to avoid the filthy sheets and left early in the morning. I would rather pay 30-40 more to stay at a normal hotel. I would have left immediately but all other hotels in the area were booked.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating. For a budget hotel we have been pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No blow dryer, not enough towels, washcloths, or pillows. Pilllow cases were stained.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Eduardo, Philadelphia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

Randy

It was clean and comfortable and the service was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this motel in the past, and parked my ford f350 truck here before. They have new management, and wouldn’t let me park my slightly oversized (long-bed pickup truck). They could have easily accommodated me. The surrounding area is no street parking. So, I had to risk getting a 55$ parking ticket parking on the neighborhood street. The rooms are clean, overall it’s a relatively cheap room for the neighborhood that has good freeway access.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Li

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience at this motel was utterly unacceptable and frankly, disgusting. Upon entering my room, I was immediately greeted by the disturbing sight of roaches crawling near the microwave and sink. As someone with a severe allergy to roaches, this was beyond a mere inconvenience—it was a health hazard. Despite photographic evidence clearly demonstrating the infestation, the motel staff reacted with complete indifference, dismissing my concerns and refusing any form of refund, even though I had only been in the room for approximately one hour. Their dismissive and unprofessional behavior, coupled with the appalling state of the room, left me with no choice but to seek alternative lodging at my own expense. This motel's blatant disregard for cleanliness and customer service is deeply troubling, and I would strongly urge anyone considering staying here to look elsewhere. This experience was not just disappointing; it was a serious health risk and a complete waste of time and money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harshitalaxmanrao

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brent James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is not very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean. Had to request a blanket because only a bed sheet and old bed spread were provided. Towels were dirty and visible hair was seen on the sink and in the shower. Room also smelled moldy. Would definitely not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The showers are great and the hotel staff is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Damon

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great showers and tv options
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025