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
Zodiac Party Store - 2 min drive
Great Turtle Brewery
Clyde's Drive-In - 18 min walk
The Wild Blueberry - 1 min walk
About this property
Aurora Borealis Motel
Motel near Wawatam Lighthouse
Located close to Fort de Baude Museum and Bridge View Park, Aurora Borealis Motel provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
A free area shuttle, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
A vending machine
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
TVs with cable channels
Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and heating
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 elevator
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 available
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 October 29 and May 3.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora Borealis Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Aurora Borealis Motel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Aurora Borealis Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Aurora Borealis Motel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Aurora Borealis Motel located?
Situated near the airport, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wawatam Lighthouse and Fort de Baude Museum. Museum of Ojibwa Culture and Bridge View Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
386
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1002 reviews
8 - Good
393
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
151
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
48
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews
2 - Terrible
24
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Great hotel at a great price! Very convenient to downtown.
Scott
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10
Serene, quiet, lake view, comfortable, close to highway, good location base for traveling to points of interest.
Jean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10
Very clean and in good condition.
Eric
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10
Motorcycle rally had motel booked. Noisy and hard to park. Room was very adequate for our needs.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10
Top of the hill with water view if lake huron. Walking distance to shops
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10
Clean and comfortable. Breakfast is bagels, muffins, juice and coffee.
Maria
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
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.
Philip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Nice property, nice staff
judy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
A little slow, didnt have room ready on time.
Jeff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10
Pleasant stay, clean and comfortable room
Hal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Room was small but cozy, clean comfortable and affordable. It was perfect with resturant with great breakfast on site.We will be stay again
arleen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
The beds were pretty comfortable. The rooms were clean.
Dusti
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Friendly staff, clean room
David
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
The location was great!
Nancy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10
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.
Kathleen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Fast, easy check-in. The hotel was close to restaurants, the highway, shopping and the lake. A great value also!
Kathy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Very friendly and helpful staff! Definitely will stay here again.
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10
Convince to attractions. Easy check in and out. Very friendly staff. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Monica
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
We stayed here to break up our drive from the UP to Detroit. It was convenient, affordable, and friendly.
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Good property
Swarup
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10
Nice motel, small rooms for two people.
Dale
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10
This place was very clean and close to down town and shopping center and bot frrys
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10
Everything is clean, quiet, and right by the ferry.
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10
We found the Aurora Borealis to be very clean and comfortable. The people working there are very friendly and helpful.
Michele
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
6/10
Close to great breakfast place and only 1.5 miles from ferry