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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Wawatam Lighthouse in St Ignace

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781
  • Place, Straits State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort de Baude Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

St Ignace

Close to airport.You'll find Wawatam Lighthouse and Fort de Baude Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Museum of Ojibwa Culture and Bridge View Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Straits State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort de Baude Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bridge View Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles

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 in St Ignace
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 a 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 feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This St Ignace motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and May 3.

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.
  • 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
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, 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Aurora Borealis Motel to the airport?

Aurora Borealis Motel is 22.2 mi (28-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Aurora Borealis Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aurora Borealis Motel.

How close is Aurora Borealis Motel to the beach?

This motel is 7.4 mi (11-min drive) from Edgewater Beach.

Does Aurora Borealis Motel offer free breakfast?

Aurora Borealis Motel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Aurora Borealis Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Aurora Borealis Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Aurora Borealis Motel have a pool?

Aurora Borealis Motel does not have a pool.

Does Aurora Borealis Motel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Aurora Borealis Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Aurora Borealis Motel to downtown St Ignace?

Aurora Borealis Motel is 0.8 mi away from St Ignace.

Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 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

Liz

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ERIKA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean. Price was good and it included a breakfast. Our room was a no frill room, not even a picture hanging on the wall. Road noise was loud. The backside of our building did not have even one window. Which was a shame because it could have looked over the lake. Only one set of stairs to get up on the second floor, which seemed a little weird, if there was a fire only one way down. The staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas J

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

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, stingy with coffee pods, no phone outlets for charging, room was small
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Calumet

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

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

Budget Friendly Clean Motel

Room was clean, service was friendly. Bed was a little hard, but ok for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Everything was great at this hotel. It is dated, but clean and kept up. We felt safe
Stayed 1 night 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

Hamza

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Chuck

For the lower price, this was a good stay. Bed very comfortable. Sound of other rooms bathroom / shower use was noisy thru bathroom fan. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was nice. Close to everything. Breakfast was in the office. Didn’t open till 8 am.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William, jackson

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes, but when they came into clean our room while we were out, they never locked the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking right in front of our door. Rooms very clean. Housekeeping very helpful when we asked for extras.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old adage that "You only have one chance to make a good impression" is so true. Our first impression went from bad to worse. First off, the office entrance is not handicapped accessible. Secondly, the person who checked us in had very poor interpersonnal communication skills. Her demeanor was sullen to the point of rudeness and definitely not welcoming to guests. Once we checked in she made no attempt to give us directions to our room, the wi-fi password, etc. Thirdly, while the room itself looked neat and clean we found out later that was not the case. There are very few outlets to plug devices in. Lastly, the shower has no grab bars. the only grab bar is across the bathroom being used as a towel rack. The toilet is not the ADA recommended height, also no grab bars. Also the toilet seat was so loose it alsomost came off the toilet. Now on to the tub. Also no grab bars. There were no grippers on the bottom of the tub floor so when you have the combination of water and soap residue make the tub extremely slippery. Then when my husband stepped into the shower after walking around barefoot in the room he looked down at his feet and there were dirt footprints on the tub floor. Obviously the carpet was filthy. If you have any accessibility issues this is not a safe hotel to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
AC unit didn’t work in first room we were provided. Second room was bigger and AC worked
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

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