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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Wawatam Lighthouse in St Ignace

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781
  • Place, Straits State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bridge View Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

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
  • St. Ignace Golf and Country Club - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Bridge View Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 2 min drive - 1.9 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 (8-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. 444 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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it and the ladies at the front desk were great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this motel was very clean and we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Disliked: Staff & service
Wi-Fi doesn't work and staff was rude and lied about it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Room was simple but very clean. Bed was comfortable. It did what we needed it to do for us. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Clean and Comfortable

Perfect little motel just over the bridge. Its nothing fancy - but was clean and comfortable. We stayed one night before heading across the UP.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

No frills

Hotel was okay. Nothing special. Beds comfortable. Lamp in room not working. Toilet seat loose. Was quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Calumet

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great rates
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

timo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find with super friendly staff and a wonderful restaurant right next door!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very small and needed updating. Parking lot was a little tight for my SUV. Could hear people right outside my door in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025