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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
Restaurant
Exterior
Aurora Borealis Motel, near Lake Michigan's shores, offers free WiFi in every room and complimentary parking. Guests can enjoy full meals at the restaurant or grab quick snacks from the vending machine. Past visitors often praise the staff's exceptional helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 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
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub 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
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781

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 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, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 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

Aurora Borealis Motor Inn St Ignace
Aurora Borealis Motor Inn
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Motel Aurora Borealis Motel St Ignace
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Motel Aurora Borealis Motel
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Aurora Borealis Motor Inn
Aurora Borealis
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Aurora Borealis Motel Motel
Aurora Borealis Motel St Ignace
Aurora Borealis Motel Motel St Ignace

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1009 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
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

8/10 Good

Theresa

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

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The desk staff was very pleasant and the room was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome restaurant on property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, simple room for overnight travel stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, quiet, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, clean rooms, easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sukhneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and good price compared to other motels
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marta Ivette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place, clean, included breakfast, staff very friendly, restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room, breakfast only continental. Excellent restaurant in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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

Douglas J

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was good. Heating was good. Small continental breakfast but sufficient. This motel was a excellent buy for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nambiraj

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

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
San was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms were clean and in good repair. Will gladly stay here again next trip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older but suuuuper clean hotel! The bathroom was emasculate and the carpet was spotless. It was the perfect find while traveling through!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We would stay there again. Three issues though - front desk staff was rude, breakfast was minimal at best, no hot water in bathroom sink. But beds and pillows were great. Plenty of parking. Great restaurant within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

kerrie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
small but nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel room, nice location. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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