The Bluebird Motel

2.5 star property

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Room, 1 Double Bed
Bathroom shower
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Porch
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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231Dublin St, Machias, ME, 04654
  • Place, Bad Little Falls Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Burnham Tavern Museum
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Jasper Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Machias

With a stay at The Bluebird Motel in Machias, you'll be 6 mi (9.7 km) from Roque Bluffs State Park and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Jasper Beach. .This motel is 28.5 mi (45.8 km) from Roosevelt Campobello International Park and 32 mi (51.5 km) from West Quoddy Head Light.

What's nearby

  • Bad Little Falls Park - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Burnham Tavern Museum - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Roque Bluffs State Park - 20 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Jasper Beach - 28 min drive - 19.8 km
  • West Quoddy Head Light - 59 min drive - 64.9 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Intl. Airport (BGR) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mason’s Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pat's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Takeout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Bluebird Motel

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Roque Bluffs State Park
The Bluebird Motel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Bluebird Motel.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property requires that all guests present a completed and signed Certificate of Compliance for Maine State Visitors form during check-in. Guests will receive an email with a link to the form.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 13 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 13 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bluebird Motel MACHIAS
Bluebird MACHIAS
Bluebird Motel
The Bluebird Motel Motel
The Bluebird Motel Machias
The Bluebird Motel Motel Machias

The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 691 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marsha, Lexington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean large room. Comfortable bed. We were hungry lady in office recommended several restaurants. Choose one Helens. It was excellent. Only thing not pleased with was the ice machine was in office and our room was a long walk from it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Billings

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very comfortable; best night sleep I have had in years. The hotel is still recovering from a fire. I look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

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

Nice motel!

This motel is an older very well kept very clean place to stay. I was worried when I booked it, but the reviews were positive. They were not wrong!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

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

Great pitstop

Had a quick stop on the way to a hiking trip on the coast. We arrived late (a touch after 9), but the host was very good at communicating, and called personally to help with late check in instructions. We arrived to a very clean, pleasant room with a comfy bed. I wouldnt hesitate to stay here again next time we're in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Typical motel, but clean. And walkable to a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dale A

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Amenities
Older motel but well maintained. Recent fire destroyed one of the three buildings but manager says a rebuild will be starting shortly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check-in, with a friendly owner, offers clean rooms and easy access to points downest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is perfect for us. Nice big.bathroom, outlets where you need them, comfy bed and all the normal amemities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I gave excellent even though they have construction zone. They had a fire last DEC and lost 1 entire building. Can't give low stars for that. If one does, they are heartless Will stay again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phoebe J

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

The bed seemed too firm at first, but we both slept well. It’s very handy to have a good breakfast option so close next door. The room was dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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

Perfect stop on family roadtrip

Very calm you don’t hear the road. Roomy and confortable, the beds are good. I recomend also the breakfast at the gas station (Tom’s) and for dinner, the West Branch restaurant a few miles away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SHEILA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very pleasant and helpful with our booking. The room and the beds were in comfortable. They are doing some work on the grounds in front of the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine and affordable for one night passing through. Glad that part of the iconic motel survived the fire and happy to support the Bluebird.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shilo, Westfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint property. Air conditioner worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

$habby

A bit pricey for a kind of shabby place, but there is not much competition, so I suppose that is their perogative!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025