Stay at Star Motel, a 3-star motel in Petersburg, VA, close to Petersburg National Battlefield and Pamplin Historical Park. Convenient access from Richmond Airport.
Recent guests highlight the motel’s cleanliness, quietness, and friendly staff, appreciating its central location for sightseeing and nightlife. Some caution about the surrounding neighborhood, reflecting a mix of experiences.
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Star Motel offers a straightforward and modest lodging option in Petersburg, VA, situated at 39 S Crater Rd. With a rating of 3.4 based on 29 reviews, the property appeals to guests seeking simple, no-frills accommodation in a central location. The motel's relaxed, clean, and quiet environment has been noted by many visitors, although some feedback points to a basic selection of amenities and occasional concerns around neighborhood activity.
The motel features renovated rooms with some updated elements such as marble bathrooms and flat-screen televisions, helping to balance comfort with practicality. Parking is available onsite, and the atmosphere is described as safe and comfortable by guests who value a low-key stay. However, services like vending or ice machines are not present, which may influence the convenience for some travelers.
Conveniently located near several historic and recreational sites, Star Motel serves as a practical base for exploring the area. Nearby attractions include the Petersburg National Battlefield, Pamplin Historical Park, and the Keystone Antique Truck & Tractor Museum, all within easy reach for those interested in history and local culture. Its proximity to Richmond International Airport (about a 31-minute drive) adds to its accessibility.
The motel is particularly suited for visitors who prioritize location and affordability over luxury. Reviews reflect a mixed but generally positive experience, highlighting the motel’s cleanliness and quiet setting while acknowledging limitations in facilities. Those looking for a simple stopover or a budget-friendly place to rest while exploring the Petersburg area may find Star Motel appropriate for their needs.
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
I personally like the "STAR MOTEL" because it is small and not alot of PEOPLE
Great place! Room service got me free breakfast and they room was clean found enjoy it took my family here for famliy vacation
Its a place if u want to trap out of adult fun lots of crack heads if you ever wanted to be in the movie new Jack city here u go
For the age of the place it was very clean. To be on the corner of Wythe and crater Rd. It was very quit and only thing is no ice Machine or Vending machine
The environment is relaxed, safe, clean, efficient, and comfortable. It's in a great area which is the central hub for nightlife, and more. I love Star motel
Clean , quiet, staff courteous, and friendly.Really nice to have been able to get to stay there for a weekend.
Great renovations marble bathrooms very spacious and extremely quiet clean parking lots 24hour neighborhood watch flat screen televisions bolted on the Walls the beds are so big that you feel like you're in a swimming pool lol. It's just a really great Lil place
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