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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781
  • Place, Straits State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bridge View Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

St Ignace

At Aurora Borealis Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Wawatam Lighthouse and Fort de Baude Museum. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of a free area shuttle. .With a stay at this St Ignace motel, you'll be 2 km (1.3 mi) from Museum of Ojibwa Culture and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Bridge View Park.
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What's nearby

  • Straits State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort de Baude Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bridge View Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood Restaurant & Sportsbar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aurora Borealis Motel

Motel with free breakfast, near Wawatam Lighthouse
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Aurora Borealis Motel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this St Ignace motel.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Aurora Borealis Motel offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This St Ignace motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Wild Blueberry

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 29 October and 3 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Aurora Borealis Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Yep, Aurora Borealis Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Aurora Borealis Motel?

The closest beach to Aurora Borealis Motel is Edgewater Beach (10.1 km).

Does Aurora Borealis Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aurora Borealis Motel?

No, Aurora Borealis Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Aurora Borealis Motel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aurora Borealis Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine until people started checking out in morning. Than you could hear them badly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
San was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Kendall

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was somewhat close to the road but we slept good and didn't hear any noise at all. Cozy and clean . Comfortable bed, clean towels and staff very helpful. We requested for a changed of room when we arrived there and the staff on duty was very helpful to facilitate our request. Breakfast was " to go" type so we decided to head back to our ro to eat where there'd a able and chairs for that. We would be happy to stay there again:-)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good. Disappointed in continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean & comfortable. A little dated. We would definitely stay here again. For the price it was a win win for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Arno

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was sufficient for one night. Small, dated room. AC worked fine. Located within walking distance of a very good breakfast restaurant. (They do have a continental breakfast.)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome restaurant on property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jody, Spencer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, quiet rooms. Beds are quite firm!! If you don’t want to navigate stairs, be sure to request 1st floor room. Hotel close driving to many restaurants and businesses.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Parked right in front.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
No frills, simple room. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, clean rooms, easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sukhneet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and good price compared to other motels
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Convenient

Clean room. Good location for traveling further in any direction. No breakfast, but nice little restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

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

Quality on par with price

we went up during labor day weekend, price was very good. Rooms were clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location and nice, clean lodging accommodation. Breakfast should start before 8 AM. People staying this hotel get going before them. A little personality training for during the check-in process might be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The bed was very hard to sleep on. Just as hard as a floor. The shower is very slippery both my husband and I slipped in it. Carpets need to be cleaned our feet were black after showering.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location for the price!

It was a great location in St. Ignace. Convenient to ferries and downtown St. Ignace. The AC unit was a bit loud, but not unbearable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marta Ivette, Harker Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place, clean, included breakfast, staff very friendly, restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Nice location and comfortable. Disappointed in breakfast since it didn't open until 9 am.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We didn’t like the super thin walls. Listening to the people outside smoking, the shower running upstairs, & the biggest was the horrible dirty carpet throughout the room. The property was clean, staff was nice, sheets soft, good selection on the tv.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kate, Preston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights. The hotel is handy to everything we wanted to see and do in St. Ignace. Our main activity was to go to Mackinac Island and the location of the hotel made it easy to find the ferry. The gal at the front desk could not have been more friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a continental style breakfast but wasn't available until after 8:00 a.m. We grabbed a bite at the Wild Blueberry next door and it was delicious. The hotel was clean, convenient, beds were comfortable. It was all we needed! Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it and the ladies at the front desk were great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025