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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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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
  • 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/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

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/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
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About the area

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 - 5 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 local area shuttle, tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

Michele

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

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Douglas J

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This may have been yhe cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and rooms were very clean. Chexk in and out was easy. Close walk and drive to things in town. The view is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean located close to down town. Could use some updates but nothing major by any means. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfortable beds, professional staff. No complaints. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Very Nice Motel

Room was very small but fine for us for one night. I would stay here again. Reasonably priced. The Wild Blueberry restaurant on site was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You got what you paid here . No more no less but good value for your buck , oh one thing - toilet are short , just saying
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights. The hotel is handy to everything we wanted to see and do in St. Ignace. Our main activity was to go to Mackinac Island and the location of the hotel made it easy to find the ferry. The gal at the front desk could not have been more friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a continental style breakfast but wasn't available until after 8:00 a.m. We grabbed a bite at the Wild Blueberry next door and it was delicious. The hotel was clean, convenient, beds were comfortable. It was all we needed! Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Michele

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