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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Wawatam Lighthouse in St Ignace

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Bakery counter offering a variety of freshly baked goods, including muffins, pastries, and bread.
Enjoy the view from this balcony with a clear view of the surrounding area.
Two single beds with dark blue bedding, a dresser, and flat-screen TV in a clean, modern room with a simple layout.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fort Mackinac
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

Room options

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
(26 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Castle Rock - 5 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 6 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Fort Mackinac - 41 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 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.

Languages

English

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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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Aurora Borealis Motel?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aurora Borealis Motel on Jul 21, 2025 start from $129.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Aurora Borealis Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aurora Borealis Motel.

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 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

8/10 Good

Venkat sai

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brandi

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

Fall Color Tour

We stayed two nights as part of a fall color trip. As always the hotel was clean. Our stay was good. The location of this hotel is perfect, great jumping off point for all your UP day trips. Not that this is a big deal, but the receptionist who checked us in was wearing sweatpants, a little unprofessional if you ask me. However that did not have any bearing on how good our stay was.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dusti, Gatesville

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are a good size with a big bathroom. There is a table with 2 chairs, a couple seats outside too, and the mic/fridge are a great bonus. Room was immaculately clean when we arrived. Motel is near the ferry terminal which is nice as well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JODEE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawnda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one thing that my daughter or I didn't like was the bed was bouncy and uncomfortable. Other than that everything else was good. Oh and even though breakfast wasn't included the restaurant next door was delicious 😋 Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Swarup

Good property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked out well for me. I am an avid long distance motorcycle rider. Looking for clean safe and affordable lodging while on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Leslie

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

8/10 Good

Frederick

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

6/10 Okay

Paula

Traveled with partner
V
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy

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

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynnette

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meloney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Connie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Byron Center

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

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024