Sherwood Motel

2460 Dixie Hwy, Waterford Township, MI 48328, Auburn Hills, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 2.7 / 5

Overview

Sherwood Motel is a 3-star motel-style property serving the Auburn Hills/Waterford Township area of Metro Detroit. It is located at 2460 Dixie Hwy, Waterford Township, MI 48328, positioned for quick, practical stays rather than a resort-style experience. Public ratings place it at 2.7/5 from 75 reviews, indicating mixed guest experiences.

Rooms

Room features and in-room amenities are not documented in the available property information. Guest feedback commonly frames the rooms as basic, with reports that some units feel small and dated. A few reviews also mention issues that may affect comfort, including pests.

Amenities & On-site services

On-site amenities are not documented for this property. Because facilities are not listed, travelers who rely on specific features (such as breakfast, a gym, pool, or laundry) may want to confirm availability directly with the motel before booking.

Location & nearby attractions

Sherwood Motel is within a short drive of multiple family attractions, including SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium (~4.8 km), LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Michigan (~4.7 km), and PEPPA PIG World of Play Michigan (~4.8 km). Entertainment options nearby also include Erebus Haunted Attraction (~5.3 km) and outdoor recreation at Pine Knob (~8.4 km) and Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard Resort (~8.8 km). For culture and history, Meadow Brook Hall (~10.9 km) and the Cranbrook campus—Cranbrook Institute of Science (~12.9 km), Cranbrook Art Museum (~13.3 km), and Cranbrook House & Gardens (~13.5 km)—are also reachable by car.

Best for

This motel is best suited to budget-minded travelers who want a low-cost, short stay in the Waterford Township/Auburn Hills area. It can also work as a simple base for driving to nearby attractions like SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Michigan, and Pine Knob, as long as you’re comfortable with a basic, no-frills setup and mixed guest feedback.

Travel tips

Plan to get around by car: the main nearby attractions listed (SEA LIFE, LEGOLAND®, Erebus, Pine Knob, and Cranbrook) are all several kilometers away rather than walkable. If you have must-have amenities (breakfast, fitness, parking details, pet policy, etc.), confirm them directly since amenities are not documented. Given the mixed rating and comments about room condition, consider inspecting the room upon arrival and raising any concerns promptly with staff.

What guests say

Guest feedback highlights friendly staff and positive customer service as a recurring strength. Several reviewers describe the motel as inexpensive and suitable for a short, practical overnight stay. Criticisms focus on room condition, with comments that rooms can feel small and dated. Some guests also report cleanliness/comfort concerns, including pests, contributing to the property’s mixed overall rating.

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