Name: Starlight Inn
Address: 179 Porters Point Road, Malletts Bay, Colchester, Vermont, United States of America, Colchester, Chittenden County, US
Price range: US$171–US$380 per night
Rating: 9.4

What guests think

Starlight Inn is a quirky, drive-in–adjacent motel with renovated, movie‑themed rooms that many guests describe as spotless, spacious, and comfortable, offering easy parking by the door and a generally quiet setting a short drive from Burlington.

Many appreciate the free admission to the neighboring drive‑in as a standout perk. Service is often friendly with smooth, contactless phone check‑in, though several guests disliked the lack of on‑site staff or had communication or billing issues. Room highlights aside, recurring complaints mention flat or lumpy pillows, some overly soft mattresses, and occasional weak Wi‑Fi. Expect a characterful, good‑value stay with basic amenities.

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Facilities

Complimentary access to the adjacent drive‑in theater is a unique perk, and guests like parking right outside their rooms. Beyond that, on‑site amenities are limited.

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10

Christopher

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable, clean room. Drive-in theater right on the other side of parking behind a privacy fence. Rooms have radio codes to listen to the movies next door shown on four screens. Unfortunately, we stayed after Labor Day when the theater only shows films on the weekends and we were there during the week.

10

Stephen

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Free drive in movie next to hotel.

10

Jessica

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a very cool place to stay. Clean, bright with updated rooms: giant bed (the John Wayne room ) & bigger shower. There was a complimentary coupon for the old school 4 screen drive in movie theatre next door too. UVM parent’s weekend and still not as pricy as the bigger chains. Support local businesses. Two thumbs up.

10

Barbara

29 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Unique theming and roomy. Two sinks were helpful. Complimentary admission to drive-in theater was nice.

10

Michael

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute little movie theme inn with complimentary access to the drive-in theatre next door. Rooms were spacious and clean with an easy check-in and we even got a complimentary door key as a souvenir

10

James

16 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice unit. Easy entry and exit. Parked right in front of the room. Very clean rooms made it easy to relax. We'd stay again when we visit Burlington a few times each year.

10

Chrys

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed 3 nights, and what was a surprise was we were next door to the Drive-In theatre (4!), and because we were guests of the Starlight Inn, we could attend the movies for free! Nice. There was a small fridge, microwave and small coffee machine (not a Keurig; you had to use their packets which were like teabags [sorry, my husband used it and couldn't remember the name]). There was a way to turn down the brightness of the alarm clock (on the bottom). You just need something thin and strong. No timer on the TV, but that was minor. A king-size bed! Nice tub/shower unit. Very clean. We were in the "Julia Roberts" room. There was an easy chair, and a desk and a chair, two sinks, lots of towels (SOFT!!!), and tissues! We were close to the street, and that was a little noisy, but it was crowded because it was a holiday weekend. We booked two weeks before, so there were slim pickings. Overall, very nice! I'd stay there again!

10

shelley

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free drive in theatre ticket with room. Fun! The movie star themed room was interesting.

10

oliver

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little hotel a few mikes from downtown Burlington. Your room key gets you free admission to the Drive In Theatre next door.

10

Michele

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property sits right next to the Drive in theater and you can get in for free by staying at the property. Its just a cute little place with different themed rooms. We had Tom Cruise. We were too tired to go to the drive in but its a great amenity.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly describe rooms and bathrooms as spotless and well maintained. Occasional complaints are rare compared with the overall strong cleanliness feedback.

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10

Christopher

26 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was in pristine condition and very comfortable. Bathroom was sizeable. Everything functioned well and was in great condition. I was really glad to have found this place and stayed here.

10

Leanora

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was immaculate. Although no one was on the property, it was easy to reach them by phone. The bed was comfortable (not so much for me because I don't like memory foam). Room well laid out, not quite so easy bath and toilet for handicapped. Would recommend highly.

10

Michael

20 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very cool retro style motel in absolutely pristine shape. Very clean and well maintained and a great value considering what other motels/hotels are charging in the area.

10

Suzanne

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this little motel. I’ve stayed many time. It is always spotless, comfortable, and the staff is always responsive and helpful.

10

Carlton

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

CLEAN !!!

10

MARGARET

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Our room was very clean and comfortable.

10

John

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We routinely seek out the Starlight Inn whenever we come to Burlington to visit our UVM student. The rooms are very clean and spacious. Having a sink/vanity outside of the bathroom is a big plus. Rates are so much more reasonable than in town. We will continue to stay here.

10

Dawn

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was amazing! Incredibly clean and the room themes were a fun touch. Beds were comfortable the bathroom was huge with accommodations for handicapped access. Love that you could have access to the Drive-In with your room key. Just a spectacular experience.

10

Charles

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff and very clean room

10

Christopher

26 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was updated, modern, clean, pristine. Everything functioned well and the bed was very comfy.

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Rooms

Renovated, movie‑themed rooms are generally spacious, quiet, and comfortable, with decor guests enjoy and useful basics like a fridge and microwave. Recurring downsides include flat or lumpy pillows, some too‑soft mattresses, and occasional weak or nonfunctional Wi‑Fi.

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Jonathan

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great comfortable spacious room. Everything you would expect from a two star hotel. Good Wi-Fi, good temperature control. My only problem was the thick memory foam topper to the mattress, which made it impossible for me to sleep, like sleeping in Big canyons, and hills. Didn’t expect that—I didn’t realize just how horrible it was. So if you love that, then this is the motel for you!

10

Timothy

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceeded our expections. We were very impressed with these renovated units. Also, very quiet. Highly recommend.

10

Lucas

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed at the Starlight Inn a few times, and each time it’s been a wonderful experience. The individual rooms are themed for actors and/or actresses or iconic duos, the rooms are always clean and tidy, and I have had no complaints over all of my visits. Really a wonderful business and a joy to stay in.

10

Priscilla

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Starlight Motel exceeded our expectations in every way. Quiet, uniquely decorated, comfortable beds, responsive (remote) staff. And very, very clean. Also easy reach to downtown Burlington waterfront. We will most definitely be back!

10

Patrick

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully renovated motel with many amenities that are no longer standard in independent and chain motels. Very clean. Easy check in and check out. Best placed we’ve stayed!

6

Alexei

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room of a good size. The bed was lumpy, like it was very old.

10

Brian

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Possibly the cleanest room we have ever stayed in! John Wayne room was great. Bed was a bit soft, but comfortable.

10

heather

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot when visiting the Burlington area. Quick check in, clean, good amount of space, counter area for kitchenette, wish the bed were more firm as it was a bit soft for us, otherwise great place to stay!! Convenient access to groceries and you can see the screens for the drive in theater from the hotel, which would be fun in summer!

10

Todd

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall quality of the property was excellent. Room was tastefully decorated and clean. The weather was warm and the room could have benefited from a little more cross ventilation to cool it off in the evening. Facility was quiet, easy and close parking, and it felt generally safe.

8

Barbara

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed before and loved it. This time, we found the bed linens irritating, almost scratchy. Don't know if they changed laundry vendors or not. Would stay again and hope they solve that problem.

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Service

Contactless, phone‑based check‑in is common and many guests found staff friendly, helpful, and accommodating. However, multiple reviews disliked the lack of on‑site staff and a few cited communication, billing, ADA, or housekeeping service issues.

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10

Miranda

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean, staff was friendly. Easiest check in I’ve ever experienced. Every time I book I always try to stay here. Truly my favorite hotel in Vermont.

10

Ken

7 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful time here and the customer service was excellent. Would definitely stay again!

8

Neil

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No staff on site for check-in. You had to call a number that was posted on office door. This could prove tricky if you are an international traveller with no phone service. The room is advertised as having on-site staff available for checking in. However, the room was immaculate and there was the added bonus of free tickets to the outdoor movie theatre next door, which came as a pleasing surprise. So overall, we enjoyed our stay- just a pity the check-in was not great.

10

Suzanne

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this little motel. I’ve stayed many time. It is always spotless, comfortable, and the staff is always responsive and helpful.

10

David

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They were very helpful in getting our room ready early, so we could check in early before the wedding we were attending. We took advantage of the complimentary Drive oinking which was nice little perk. We would definitely stay there again.

4

Susan

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Educate yourselves on the law with ADA regarding service animals. Don’t hang up on the caller…intentionally the second time…and then ask stupid questions about if the dog is going to pee in the room and if am going to ‘service’ the animal. Don’t say I can have the service dog but have to pay a pet fee. Illegal. Don’t say you want to see papers. Illegal. Also, no reason to be so rude and sarcastic. Your room wasn’t cheap. It was wonderful. And I paid good money for it. . I am not a joke as a person with a disability.

2

Kayla

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

When we arrived to check in the office was closed and I had to call a phone number posted on the door. We were instructed that our key was left under a flower pot outside our room and the receipt was inside. The room was not clean. We stayed three nights and never once was the office open or anyone there. We got an ice storm on night one. The parking lot and driveway were never sanded and were a sheet of ice. The room claimed to have a kitchenette really only difference was it had a small sink. No stove. Small fridge and small microwave. Not what we expected. Very disappointed. We were over changed and can’t get an email response. We will not return and cannot recommend.

6

Michael

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We arrived at the hotel for our 3 day stay. The office was closed with a note to call or text a number. I called, no answer. I texted and left a message. A person called back in 3-4 min. Told me no one is in office and no one would be at the office at any time. Person told me how to find the card to swipe into the room. I'm not okay with such practice with no employee on site. This may be the the norm in small motels, but I am not comfortable with that. It should not be the standard. The room was nice, updated rooms and hotel. The bed was lumpy and way too soft. There were divits in the mattress. Nice perk is the 4 screen drive-in theatre next door, but is open only Fri, Sat, Sun.

10

Laura

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They were very accommodating to our late check out. It was very clean and comfortable. Good shower too.

10

julie

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here before. Contactless check in but all goes smoothly. Quiet, clean rooms

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Location

Convenient for visiting Burlington and nearby attractions, with shops and casual dining a short drive away; several guests also found the setting quiet. A few noted limited immediate dining options or minor road proximity.

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Michael

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Surprisingly very nice. Would stay again, wish we would have stayed longer. Close Enough to Bike path 1/2 hour to Burlington very nice path and 10 mins to break wall causeway ferry path.

10

Michael

12 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very nice setup. A quiet area, close to all the things we wanted to do. Easy to locate. Plenty of parking. Nice staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! Thank you very much!!!

10

Amy

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Access to the room was very easy. Usually I don’t stay in motels where you park by your room, but this one seemed different-more like duplexes. Safer somehow. The room was very clean and well decorated. Everything seemed fresh and new. The bathroom was especially clean. The cable tv was medium quality, but the wifi worked well. No breakfast included, but we didn’t mind since there was a Dunkin, grocery store, and McDonald’s 2 min away. The one downside is that the pillows were very flat.

10

Rick

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay in terms of accommodations. The location is kind of isolated in terms of dining options. There is one fast food option close by. Otherwise, you will have to travel into Burlington for other choices.

8

Martin

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Vicinity to Burlington and Beaches

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Julie

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Prices in Burlington proper were VERY high. The Starlight Inn is just a few miles north and one can easilyy get into the city. We also found it well placed for excursions in ANY direction. It was SO quaint and unique. It was well priced and allowed us to spend money elsewhere...breweries, vineyards etc.

10

Jean

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Perfectly located, very clean.

10

Joseph

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place, great location

10

Louise

5 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a quiet place and close to Burlington .

10

Elizabeth

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great clean fun place to stay conveniently located close to Burlington.

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Dining

No on‑site dining or breakfast is mentioned, but nearby options like coffee, fast food, and pizza are available; some guests drove into Burlington for more variety.

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Lynne

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great time in Colchester. This motel was perfect for us. Near a McDonalds for morning coffee and Zachary's Pizza has everything you could want for dinner. Beautiful area, beautiful friends, and beautiful weather made this trip one to remember.

10

Amy

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Access to the room was very easy. Usually I don’t stay in motels where you park by your room, but this one seemed different-more like duplexes. Safer somehow. The room was very clean and well decorated. Everything seemed fresh and new. The bathroom was especially clean. The cable tv was medium quality, but the wifi worked well. No breakfast included, but we didn’t mind since there was a Dunkin, grocery store, and McDonald’s 2 min away. The one downside is that the pillows were very flat.

10

Rick

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay in terms of accommodations. The location is kind of isolated in terms of dining options. There is one fast food option close by. Otherwise, you will have to travel into Burlington for other choices.

10

Ron

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful find for a night in the area. Cute, well maintained, well appointed property. Never saw staff, all arrangements made by phone or email. Highly recommend.

10

heather

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great spot when visiting the Burlington area. Quick check in, clean, good amount of space, counter area for kitchenette, wish the bed were more firm as it was a bit soft for us, otherwise great place to stay!! Convenient access to groceries and you can see the screens for the drive in theater from the hotel, which would be fun in summer!

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Month	Average price
January	US$118
February	US$108
March	US$104
April	US$109
May	US$150
June	US$176
July	US$179
August	US$186
September	US$183
October	US$195
November	US$120
December	US$105

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4	5	6	7	8	9 $370	10
11 $380	12 $250	13 $282	14 $250	15 $250	16	17
18 $206	19 $206	20 $206	21 $206	22 $206	23 $250	24 $250
25 $206	26 $206	27 $206	28 $206	29 $206	30 $250	31 $250

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13	14	15	16 $171	17 $190	18	19
20 $206	21 $206	22 $206	23 $206	24 $206	25	26
27 $216	28 $206	29 $239	30 $206

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Room options

Choose from the Julia Roberts, Audrey Hepburn, John Wayne Or the Tom Cruise Room

Choose from the Bonnie & Clyde, Marilyn Monroe, the Bogey and Bacall, Or the Newman & Redford Room

Vip Hollywood Suite with 2 Seat Hot Tub

the Elvis Presley Room

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Superb

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