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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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Restaurant

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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 (1.2 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
  • Wawatam Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort de Baude Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bridge View Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 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
  • Great Turtle Brewery & Distillery
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aurora Borealis Motel

Motel with free parking, 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. 21 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable, and was close to the center of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and inexpensive, decent bed, good bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nambiraj

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is limited to Bagels and Muffins only! Very limited menu!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. The restaurant next door (I think owned by the same people) was great. Awesome breakfast menu but did have a wait to be seated on Sunday because they were so busy. That’s a sign of a popular place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Modestly furnished with 2 chairs and table. No formation provided about breakfast that was advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff wasnt very nice from the moment i checked in. The rooms were clean and thats about it. If you are only looking for a place to sleep this is your place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room. Staff was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

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

8/10 Good

Dennis

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and location. Perfect for what we needed. We’ve stayed here before and would again. We did not take advantage of the free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was great. Except for the RUDE guy at the front desk. He was very RUDE, when a question was asked. He seemed more interested with the phone call than helping us with the shuttle. The motel advertised tickets for Mackinac Island. They were out. I get it, it's the end of the season. Take it off the sign. False advertisement.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but clean and well taken care of. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean cozy place for a one night stay. Close to everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025