Stay at Starlite Motel on Route 28 in Big Indian, NY. Enjoy 8 rooms with kitchens, free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and easy access to Belleayre Mountain and Panther Mountain.
Guests highlight the cozy, cabin-style rooms with well-equipped kitchens and appreciate the quiet, homey atmosphere. While location and cleanliness are consistent positives, some mention Wi-Fi and minor maintenance issues.
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Set on 2.5 acres along Route 28 in Big Indian, the Starlite Motel offers a cabin-style experience with eight homey rooms, each featuring a kitchen. The property provides free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast, along with conveniences like free parking, air conditioning, and accessibility features. It is pet- and kid-friendly, making it suitable for families and travelers with pets.
The motel’s rooms are described by guests as clean and comfortable, with some noting the charm of the older Catskills style updated with modern amenities. Each unit has its own picnic table and grill, and the kitchen areas include practical touches like full-size refrigerators and removable sprayer faucets. Some guests have highlighted occasional issues such as inconsistent Wi-Fi and minor maintenance needs, reflecting a balance of honest feedback.
Located just a mile from Belleayre Beach and 4.2 miles from Belleayre Mountain Ski Resort, the Starlite Motel appeals particularly to visitors looking for easy access to outdoor activities. Nearby attractions include Panther Mountain, known for scenic hiking, and the extensive ski trails at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center. Its setting makes it a convenient base for those seeking outdoor adventure or a quiet retreat in the Catskills.
With no on-site restaurant or fitness center, guests should plan accordingly, but the well-equipped rooms and peaceful atmosphere provide a practical alternative to larger hotels. The property's quiet location and basic yet comfortable facilities suit travelers interested in a more low-key and home-style lodging option rather than upscale or full-service accommodations.
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My friend and I stayed while up skiing and snowboarding. Very nice motel to stay at. Location was great! Nice and close to mountain and restaurants. Very satisfied!
My wife and I needed a last minute room and didn't have high hopes, but this place exceeded our expectations and was a comfortable surprise. The room was clean and updated to modern standards. It was nicely decorated, had a kitchen and full size fridge, and more amenities outside the back door that we couldn't enjoy due to the bad weather. It's obvious that the owner cares for this place.
Super cute hotel. When I say this place is clean, you could literally eat off the floors, it's that clean! Bed is so comfortable, the blankets are sooooo soft! Such nice units. Small kitchen, back door that leads to a backyard area and each unit has its own picnic table and grill. Bathrooms are nice too!! Plenty of shower space and shelving inside the shower for hygiene products. The kitchen sink has a removable faucet with a sprayer! I don't have one at home so maybe this was just thrilling for me! Owner is sweet and helpful! Definitely a wonderful place to stay if your not into big hotel chains that look all the same. This place is unique and quiet. Love
Old style Catskills motel with updated interior. Very clean with fresh new white towels and linens. Very quiet and comfortable. Pretty bathroom and cute efficiency kitchen. It was raining and unusually cold outside for May and the heat worked perfectly. Lovely grounds with mountain view. We'll definitely stay here again!
Winter getaway for skiing. No cell service! Not the motel's fault - just a warning, if you need to keep in touch via phone. There is wifi but it dropped a lot. Beds - clean and comfy. Bathroom - great. Kitchen - nice, but our fridge was NOT working, which we did not know until the first morning, we woke up to room-temperature meat and cheese that had to be thrown out. The second night we simply put our food in the car since it was well below freezing outside. We will probably stay here again next time we visit the Catskills area!
Really sweet motel. Classic old school Catskills vibe but very clean. Dog friendly which was great for our family. Each room gets their own grill and picnic table which is so cute! Overall had a great stay. Only problem we had is that one of my showers was oscillating between hot and cold, but the other showers we had were fine. Maybe too much water was being used at that time. Also the WiFi can get overloaded but we didn’t mind, forced us to read/sleep.
A clean and cozy motel located in the heart of the Catskill high peak region. Perfect for hikers needing a very early start to a hike or ending a hike late.
The Starlite motel was clean and had amenities such as a full kitchen. It was just what we needed for a quick stay.
On 2.5 acres of land, this cabin-style motel set along Route 28 is a mile from Belleayre Beach and 4.2 miles from the Belleayre Mountain Ski Resort.
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