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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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

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 Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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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

  • Bridge View Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 3 min drive - 3.3 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
  • ‪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. 440 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Md Tanzil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay. Breakfast was very limited
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ksenija

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
If you want WiFi you have to take a picture of the sign in office. Don’t expect an extra towel to be in your room. The continental breakfast is also something that isn’t quite that great. Luckily there is a restaurant in the parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

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

Fresh & clean

CLEAN, very well maintained! I prefer a soft mattress so the mattress was way too hard for me. I wish all hotels offered options of rooms with harder or softer mattresses.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Difficulty figuring out TV. 2 remotes necessary and no instructions. Facility is not new and needs some more updates.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

cesar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was really good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how close it was to the beach area and the restaurants. We walked there and enjoyed the walk back. The area was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our only issue was the continental breakfast was not available until 8am. Unacceptable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie, Akron

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet hotel. It was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice little place, inexpensive stay. Restaurant next door has amazing breakfast. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not so great.

The room was clean and my bed was comfortable, but this is an old, dated property. The air conditioner was so loud it woke me up even though I was wearing earplugs. The walls are thin so it’s just pretty noisy in general. My room was a little dark and musty. The TV did not work. The shower had hair conditioner but no shampoo. The breakfast is very basic and served in the office with nowhere to sit so you have to take it back to your room which in my case was dark and musty. I asked someone at the front desk to fix the tv and they said they would but they did not. I would not stay here ever again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Great Value and Vibe

Older hotel with nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Small room was not expecting this for this location. Room was noisy from inside noise to outside noise. Staff was busy at check in and did not appear to want to answer questions about surroundings area. Disappointing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pattie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything very nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025