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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781
  • Place, Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Mackinac
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Castle Rock - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 6 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Fort Mackinac - 41 min drive - 12.6 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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 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

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

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. 424 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1013 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice clean place to stay.

My biggest complaint is the uncomfortable pillows. Just couldn’t get comfortable, too hard. I will bring my own next time. The continental breakfast consisted of bagels, Cheerios, orange juice, apple juice & coffee. Our room was small but we knew that going in as it was stated. Room was very clean, recently repainted, etc. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Breakfast is bagels, muffins, juice and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast didn’t open until 8am, which is late when you’re wanting to start your day and head out to see things
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located next to Wild Blueberry Bakery & Cafe (Outstanding!). Well maintained older facilty with good amenities (big bathroom, Keurig coffeemaker, microwave and real fridge with usable freezer). Bed was comfortable. Best part was the HVAC unit - the quietest we have ever had in 40 years of travel and very efficient. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I needed and just walking distance to morning dining and the ferry. They have friendly staff, and the motel has ample parking. Will consider another stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene, quiet, lake view, comfortable, close to highway, good location base for traveling to points of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeralyn

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

Clean, Friendly & Convenient Location!

This was a great choice for our family needs. We needed a clean, conveniently located place to rest our heads. Most of our time was spent visiting family, so no need for added amenities. Affordable, clean and located in the heart of town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Venkat sai

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brandi

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

Fall Color Tour

We stayed two nights as part of a fall color trip. As always the hotel was clean. Our stay was good. The location of this hotel is perfect, great jumping off point for all your UP day trips. Not that this is a big deal, but the receptionist who checked us in was wearing sweatpants, a little unprofessional if you ask me. However that did not have any bearing on how good our stay was.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dusti, Gatesville

Liked: Cleanliness
The beds were pretty comfortable. The rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are a good size with a big bathroom. There is a table with 2 chairs, a couple seats outside too, and the mic/fridge are a great bonus. Room was immaculately clean when we arrived. Motel is near the ferry terminal which is nice as well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JODEE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawnda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one thing that my daughter or I didn't like was the bed was bouncy and uncomfortable. Other than that everything else was good. Oh and even though breakfast wasn't included the restaurant next door was delicious 😋 Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Vacation time

Just what i needed, a safe, clean, budget friendly place to spend a couple of vacation nights. Staff was helpful and friendly, room was very clean and I would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Swarup

Good property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

arleen

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

Great stay

Room was small but cozy, clean comfortable and affordable. It was perfect with resturant with great breakfast on site.We will be stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked out well for me. I am an avid long distance motorcycle rider. Looking for clean safe and affordable lodging while on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convince to attractions. Easy check in and out. Very friendly staff. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic no frills property. Room small but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Travelled with partner
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024