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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
Exterior
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 27.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 27.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mackinac Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 6 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Fort Mackinac - 45 min drive - 7.8 miles

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, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

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 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene, quiet, lake view, comfortable, close to highway, good location base for traveling to points of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice property, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

arleen

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

Great stay

Room was small but cozy, clean comfortable and affordable. It was perfect with resturant with great breakfast on site.We will be stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dusti

Liked: Cleanliness
The beds were pretty comfortable. The rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Nice hotel

Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Vacation time

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convince to attractions. Easy check in and out. Very friendly staff. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fast, easy check-in. The hotel was close to restaurants, the highway, shopping and the lake. A great value also!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to break up our drive from the UP to Detroit. It was convenient, affordable, and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Swarup

Good property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Very friendly and helpful staff! Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean and comfortable room. Bed was fine. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel, small rooms for two people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place was very clean and close to down town and shopping center and bot frrys
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is clean, quiet, and right by the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

Great place to stay

We found the Aurora Borealis to be very clean and comfortable. The people working there are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

mary

Disliked: Amenities
Close to great breakfast place and only 1.5 miles from ferry
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARMINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice manager. It will be a pleasure to stay here again. Actually, this was our third or fourth time we been here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic no frills property. Room small but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024