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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

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

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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

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1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
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
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
  • 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

  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 6 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Fort Mackinac - 41 min drive - 12.6 km
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 44 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
  • ‪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

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.

Reviews

Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

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

4/10 Poor

Laurah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rolled into a mostly empty parking lot a bit early. Tried to check in 28 minutes early and said I would happily wait. Person behind the counter behaved like I’d asked to sleep at her house. The room was clean. The bed was plastic-feeling. Everything was functional but very old. It was… a last resort. BUT, it felt safe and clean. If comfort or manners are not important to you, it’s perfectly fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
This motel was decent for the price. A small breakfast of cereal, bagels, muffins, and yogurt, along with coffee and orange juice, was offered, but not until 8 AM. That was late if you were trying to get an early start on the day, which we were. There was plenty of parking available, and the property was generally quiet. On the down side, this was probably the smallest room we’ve ever had, although it was clean and manageable. The air conditioner worked great, but it was very noisy. Finally, the girl at the front desk was so quiet that I could barely hear her. She was polite, however.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is not new, but very clean, well-mantained and quit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Family vacation.

We stayed here for three nights, I booked it because of the location. Our room was a little small but clean and new towels everyday. There was breakfast available but we opted to go right next door to the Wild Blueberry restaurant. Overall not a bad place and I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Amenities
It is difficult to get the front desk to answer the phone. The rooms seemed clean. The bed mattresses are very uncomfortable. The continental breakfast was adequate. One of very few affordable places to stay around the Mackinac Island and that is the draw.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room #206. Staff were super nice. Breakfast eatery next door wuz excellent but very busy. If you have mobility problems, make sure to call hotel directly to reserve ground floor room. NO Eleavator. Shower in tub has no hand grab and we nearly had a disaster. If you like a firm mattress, you will enjoy sleeping on this bed. Grocery store nearby perfect for fresh fruit and booze. Location top of the hill 10 minutes walk down to junk stores and eateries. 8mins by car to casino. I will be a repeat customer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly, Racine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The motel was ok. Basic continental but we appreciated it nonetheless. The room was basic but clean. Beds were comfortable. Surprisingly quiet. However, the major problem was a bag of food and other items (including a irreplaceable piece of jewelry) went missing while we were at the island. Whether a cleaning person stole it or threw it out is up for debate, but the fact the management has done nothing to follow-up on our calls or emails is infuriating. Compensation should be addressed and this has ruined our entire experience staying at this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Ann Arbor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having the breakfast place on the same property was great (and their food was great, too). It would be good if they posted the Internet access code in the room, because when we needed it, the office was closed. The only bad things were the carpet felt kind of dirty and the air conditioner was a little noisy and kept turning off and on frequently all night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick L

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

Good Clean place to stay at a good price

This is a basic "up North" hotel that doesn't provide a ton of luxuries, but you should know that by the price, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Rockford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t have time for breakfast, but it was provided. The bed slept great—firm and nice soft sheets. The check-in was great and girl at the front desk was great! Very convenient location too! Very close to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

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

Nice stay

For a motel, this was a nice stay. Our rooms were clean and comfortable. The amenities could have been better, but this hotel’s prices were more affordable during peak tourist season. Breakfast was sparse, but again, it was much cheaper than the others. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good no frills motel that was clean. There’s a free shuttle that takes you to the ferry and it is a walkable distance from town. The staff were very nice. I only thing I disliked was how dim the lights were. I feel like I can barely see with all the lights turned on.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse, Hersey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold, Cave Springs

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aurora Borealis is the first motel we have stayed at in years. The experience was so much more that we expected. Rooms were clean. Access was simple and proximity to State Street in St. Ignace was perfect. Don’t be discouraged to stay here just because it’s not a branded chain. While the rooms are spartan they serve the simple purpose of providing a place to stay. Enjoy Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls, the Sault Ste Marie and all the other great sites to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean accomodation. Good mattress. Quiet. Good cafe next door, so we did not sample the continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The check in staff was not very welcoming. The office was sometimes locked, no access to coffee or breakfast. Rooms were outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025