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Starlight Inn South El Monte

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Family Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1220 DURFEE AVENUE, South el Monte, CA, 91733
  • Place, Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pico Rivera Sports Arena
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Rio Hondo College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

South el Monte

Starlight Inn South El Monte is located within a mile (2 km) of Rio Hondo College and Pico Rivera Sports Arena. This 63-room hotel has in-room conveniences like sitting areas, refrigerators, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Whittier Narrows Recreation Area - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pico Rivera Sports Arena - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rio Hondo College - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Greater El Monte Community Hospital - 5 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • El Monte Station - 6 min drive
  • Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Karina's Tacos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tom's Burgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Starlight Inn South El Monte

Starlight Inn South El Monte features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. This hotel also has a reception hall.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Stretch out in the soaking tub. Other amenities include sitting areas, refrigerators, and desks. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Starlight South El Monte
Starlight El Monte El Monte
Starlight Inn South El Monte Hotel
Starlight Inn South El Monte South el Monte
Starlight Inn South El Monte Hotel South el Monte

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

Starlight Inn South El Monte provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starlight Inn South El Monte on Apr 13, 2026 start from $92, including 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.

What's there to see around Starlight Inn South El Monte?

This hotel is located in South el Monte, close to Pico Rivera Sports Arena, San Gabriel Mission, and Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary is also within a driving distance of 1.5 mi.

Is parking available on site at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

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

Does Starlight Inn South El Monte include a casino at the property?

No, Starlight Inn South El Monte doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include a soaking tub and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Starlight Inn South El Monte have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Starlight Inn South El Monte doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Starlight Inn South El Monte allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Starlight Inn South El Monte.

Are there connecting rooms at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Starlight Inn South El Monte?

The closest major airport to Starlight Inn South El Monte is Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), which is 17 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB), which is located 23.4 mi away (36-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Starlight Inn South El Monte?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Starlight Inn South El Monte.

Starlight Inn South El Monte Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 642 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 642 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 642 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 642 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 642 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jovanni

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking lot had lots of activity all night long air conditioner did not work heater kinda worked t.v did not work chair an mirror broken ..people knocking on the door ..never one peaceful moment vary uncomfortable..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff is pretty decent. I would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

imani

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room smelled of cigarettes, my blanket had what looked like cigarette burn holes in it, the sink was leaking, smoke detector was missing, overall the room definitely was not what I thought I was paying for. It looked nothing like what I booked
Ceiling above the shower
Cigarette burn holes in the blanket
Missing smoke detector
“Deluxe king suite”
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyva

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rude staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zekria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cold water for showering, no microwave in the room, room cleaning is not done every day, if cleaning is needed, you have to talk to them every minute to get them to come and clean the room😔
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

It wss horrible stay. There was a whole buch of
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyva

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Randy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lot of noise all night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Perla maria

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Judith

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnie, Pasadena

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Liked: Staff & service
If You Know...Then You Know
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

MARTY

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room Had Ants In The Bathroom, And Having To Checkout At 11:30am I Didn’t Appreciate Having To Vacate My Room And Having A Later Checkout Time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Qiongxian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025