Starlight Inn Canoga Park

Starlight Inn Canoga Park

7435 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, CA 91306, Los Angeles, United States

2-star hotel

Guest rating: 2.9 / 5

Overview

Starlight Inn Canoga Park is a modest, 2-star hotel in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. It’s located off Highway 101 at 7435 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, CA 91306. The property has a public rating of 2.9 based on 490 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are conservatively decorated and include free Wi‑Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minifridges. Each room also includes a sitting area, and some guests note that rooms can feel large. Up to two children age 11 and under can stay at no extra charge when using existing beds.

Parking

Complimentary off-street parking is available on-site. This can be useful for guests planning to drive around the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The inn is about 6 miles from Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park and about 7 miles from The Japanese Garden. Other notable nearby points of interest include Valley Relics Museum (6,627 m), Skirball Cultural Center (12,320 m), Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (11,630 m), and Topanga State Park (12,585 m). Farther out are The Getty (16,857 m) and The Getty Villa (17,748 m), plus coastal and park destinations such as Will Rogers State Beach (19,208 m) and Malibu Creek State Park (18,970 m).

Best for

Best suited to budget-minded travelers who primarily need a basic place to sleep and value essentials like free Wi‑Fi, a minifridge, and included parking. It can also work as a driving base for San Fernando Valley attractions and day trips toward the Santa Monica Mountains and Getty-area museums.

Travel tips

This is a car-oriented location; the hotel’s complimentary off-street parking is a practical advantage for getting around Los Angeles. If you’re planning sightseeing, Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park and The Japanese Garden are among the closer major stops, while The Getty and The Getty Villa are farther and can take additional drive time. Given mixed guest feedback about noise and condition, consider confirming room expectations at check-in and inspecting the room promptly.

What guests say

Guests most often mention the low price and some positive interactions with staff as reasons for choosing the property, and a few note that rooms can be spacious. However, multiple reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and odors, including reports of stained or worn bedding and dirty carpets. Safety and comfort issues also appear in the feedback, with mentions of noise and an uneasy feeling about the location. Service experiences are mixed, with some complaints about rude management and disputes around deposits or refunds.

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