Autrain Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Superior

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Free WiFi
Single Queen | Free WiFi
Exterior
Standard 2 Bedrooms | Free WiFi
Free WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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7598 Arbutus St, Au Train, MI, 49806
  • Place, Au Train Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Scott Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Munising Falls
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

Single Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard 2 Bedrooms

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

About the neighborhood

Au Train

Autrain Motel places you next to Hiawatha National Forest and within a 5-minute walk of Lake Superior. This 5-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Au Train Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Scott Falls - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Grand Island - 19 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Munising Falls - 23 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge - 34 min drive - 19.4 miles

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foggy's Steakhouse & Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Brownstone Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tiffin RV Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Au Train Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zaf's Party Store - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Autrain Motel

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Superior
If you drive, put free parking to good use.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Autrain Motel Hotel
Autrain Motel Au Train
Autrain Motel Hotel Au Train

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Autrain Motel?

Autrain Motel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Autrain Motel?

Located steps from Hiawatha National Forest, this hotel is in Au Train, and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Superior and Au Train Beach. Scott Falls is also within a driving distance of 1.3 mi.

Is there parking available at Autrain Motel?

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

Does Autrain Motel feature a casino?

No, Autrain Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Autrain Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Autrain Motel?

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

Does Autrain Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Autrain Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Autrain Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Autrain Motel.

Does Autrain Motel have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Autrain Motel?

The closest major airport to Autrain Motel is Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.), which is about 26.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Autrain Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Autrain Motel.

Autrain Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 116 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, unique, affordable. Staff was so nice. We needed someplace before hiking and it did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was a terrible smell in the room.Could not sleep at night as it felt suffocating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reine, Houghton Lake

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deceptive advertising. Very dirty, non potable water , just mud & dirt as you walk in room. Shower so small you can barely fit in. Mattress old and horrible, dirty flat, old pillows. Chair in room was so dirty ! Lot's of better places to stay for similair pricing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
You get what you pay for. Bathroom was tiny & no hairdryer. Fortunately we only needed it for the night. It was clean & the bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

sherri

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel very outdated. Only plus was could walk to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I typically like the cheaper hotels and you get what you pay for. The hotel was fine, but they charge a $30 property fee which is steep. The television didn’t work even with the added HDMI cable. Not that big of deal since I can and should avoid tv on vacation! I thought the toilet was not cleaned, but it ended up just being the water. The water was yellow. I compared it to a bottle of water I got from the faucet at the previous hotel where I stayed. The hot water from the sink ran dark brown rusty for a bit and then bs keto the yellow. Needless to say, I didn’t drink the water from this hotel. Quiet and peaceful area otherwise. Hotel was clean and AC worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hope

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Its wasnt bad for the price, however could have been cleaned a little better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tomasz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was there in winter - the heating works perfectly :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, clean motel and very convenient to have the grocery store right there.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAD

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

A great economical choice for a night or two

We were fairly happy. The only down side was the walls are so thin you can hear the neighbors conversation and the TVs we laughably tiny. Beyond that it was clean and everything worked. The staff in the store was outstanding...every one of them. We stayed 2 night and would not hesitate to stay again. The minor inconveniences are more than a fair trade off for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in at the Au Train grocery. Great value. Don't expect a top tier place for a cheap price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old, tired small bathroom. Deceptive pricing on the add. Did have a full coffee pot which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laid back and quiet. Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Property was clean and employees were courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kavi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is close to Munising/ Pictured Rocks, just a short scenic drive away on M28. It is a short walk to Au Train beach on Lake Superior. The carry-out pizza restaurant Northwoods across the street has delicious pizza. The grocery store next to this motel has delicious meat pasties.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024