The North Star Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Ark Encounter

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1590 Owenton Rd, Corinth, KY, 41010
  • Place, Ark Encounter
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, William Arnold Log House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Ararat Ridge Zoo
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Corinth

The North Star Inn places you 10.6 mi (17 km) from Ark Encounter. This 13-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.

What's nearby

  • Ark Encounter - 10 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Webb Park - 10 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • William Arnold Log House - 11 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo - 13 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Kangaroo Walkabout - 13 min drive - 12.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪cilantro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nobles Truck Plaza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪travel Center Of America In Ohio - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪max and ermas - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The North Star Inn

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Ark Encounter
Guests of The North Star Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and express check-out. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [North Star Inn Cafe, and Nobles Restaurant]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

North Star Inn Corinth
North Star Inn
North Star Corinth
The North Star Inn Motel
The North Star Inn Corinth
The North Star Inn Motel Corinth

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to The North Star Inn?

This motel is located in Corinth, close to Mountain Island.

How much does it cost to stay at The North Star Inn?

As of Jan 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The North Star Inn on Jan 19, 2026 start from $55.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at The North Star Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does The North Star Inn feature a casino?

No, The North Star Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The North Star Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is The North Star Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will value amenities like a kitchenette, jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

Does The North Star Inn have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this motel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does The North Star Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The North Star Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The North Star Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The North Star Inn for a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per night.

Does The North Star Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The North Star Inn?

No, at The North Star Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The North Star Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa, Irving

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient access to highway. Quiet. Perfect for solo travelers. Needs major repairs and updating. This barely walks the line between cleanliness and acceptability and not.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Howard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

No provision for late arrival.

Arrived at 9pm. Office and adjoining restaurant closed. No visible notice as to how to check in. Only a few rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice simple no frills hotel.

Nice simple no frills hotel. Slow response to checking in, towel replacements and check in. If you need a clean non-expensive alternative to most hotels near the Ark Encounter, this fits. Hotel is for a place to sleep, shower only. No restaurants right by the hotel. Lots of restaurants within a 10 minute drive. Call Hotel a couple of hours before check in to receive a text message with door code and WiFi password. No office at the hotel location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok. Floor was wet and didn't have anything to wipe up. Room was clean but needed things updated or finished. Very old microwave and no coffee pot. AC was cold so that was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Austin

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Ok, so I have stayed here before and I would say that it’s gone downhill a bit. When I opened the room, it smelled like old fish. Property was a bit run down and worn, but for the price, I’d give it a C+. The shower and bathtub were on point!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stopped by tried to check in and nobody around Plus the property was very dirty Could not even stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristin, Solvay

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Holes in walls patched but not painted. Very small room. Looks totally out dated I liked no carpet but I needed sweeping. No coffee available
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sue

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Refrigerator made a racket like the motor was going bad. Something was chirping in another room sounding like a smoke detector needing a battery. Won’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I could give this place zero stars. There was a strange woman wandering around the parking lot who appeared to be on drugs. The code sent to me wouldn’t open the door. Finally got the right code and got in. The room had not been touched. There were towels on the floor. There was trash in the room. The icing on the cake was there was blood on the sheets. When I called the motel they wanted me to go check another room to “see if it was cleaned”. He also told me it wasn’t his fault what people did in the room and was very rude. Didn’t even refund my money for the night. I wouldn’t stay here for a thousand dollars. Stay elsewhere!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin, Solvay

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff to request the removal of garbage. Walls with plaster need to be panted. Lots of flys. Floor needs cleaning. Location is very good. Beds were comfortable. Very quiet. Very run down. No coffee on premises. Need coffee maker in room. Need instructions for use of shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The owner was very friendly. There have been some recent upgrades, such as the AC unit, which was very nice. For the price, I feel like its a fair room. It was not the cleanest room I've stayed, but not the dirtiest either. As other reviews have stated, there was a lot of moisture in the room, more than outside even. I assume that was the reason for the strong mildew smell. All together, it was okay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Couldn’t believe it got a 10 on your reading. No coffee or machine. No ice machine. Room lights burned out. Ask for a light bulb twice but was never delivered. Was advised to go to their restaurant. A half mile away if we wanted coffee or ice. Wasn’t sure they would bring me or replace lights twice, but never happened. clean but still a work in progress. Over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little place! Rooms are clean and comfortable and staff is really nice. Office manager is a really nice guy and very helpful. Also they have a restaurant that is down the road which has great food. Definitely recommend and will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little country motel is not the Ritz, however, the room was very clean, no bugs, peaceful, quiet and comfortable. Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and had an amazing shower!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Judy

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

Creepy place

My husband made a 2-night reservation at The North Star Inn. First appearance gave me creepy vibes. The bedspread had lots of stains, but the sheets were clean. There was also a mouse hole in the baseboard. There was a strange bar above the bed. Weird. The manager was not on site; he was working at a restaurant down the road. He had a phone number to call. He gave us the lock box number. He said he would give us a 15% discount since there was no breakfast offered at the site. Since it was late, I told my husband we'd stay for one night, which we did. The road noise was really bad, too.
Mouse hole
Weird pole over the bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

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

Clean

If clean, and not fancy, is what you're looking for, you will be fine here. Older property could use some renovation, but room was clean and had everything we needed for late arrival and early departure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel room was clean and had a well kept bathroom and kitchenette, as well as small working freezer and fridge. Also dog friendly was a big plus. Only complaints would be we forgot shampoo and their were no small courtesy shampoo or soap that are usually in motels, and there were no usb plugs, but other than that was a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Princess

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Our trip to Kentucky

Do not judge the motel by its cover. The room was delightful. Be sure to go to the truckstop across the bridge to check-in with Sam. We were confused at first. The owners are friendly. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lance

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

substandard

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Local Thriving facility, Sam mgr. & staff they are Congenial & Genial. The room, is clean, interior arranged with primarily updates with minor refinery kitchen & bathroom accessories.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Candy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025