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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Wawatam Lighthouse in St Ignace

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Restaurant
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant

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, Bridge View Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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. 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

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine until people started checking out in morning. Than you could hear them badly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
San was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Kendall

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was somewhat close to the road but we slept good and didn't hear any noise at all. Cozy and clean . Comfortable bed, clean towels and staff very helpful. We requested for a changed of room when we arrived there and the staff on duty was very helpful to facilitate our request. Breakfast was " to go" type so we decided to head back to our ro to eat where there'd a able and chairs for that. We would be happy to stay there again:-)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was good. Disappointed in continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean & comfortable. A little dated. We would definitely stay here again. For the price it was a win win for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Arno

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was sufficient for one night. Small, dated room. AC worked fine. Located within walking distance of a very good breakfast restaurant. (They do have a continental breakfast.)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome restaurant on property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jody, Spencer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, quiet rooms. Beds are quite firm!! If you don’t want to navigate stairs, be sure to request 1st floor room. Hotel close driving to many restaurants and businesses.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Parked right in front.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
No frills, simple room. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, clean rooms, easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sukhneet

Traveled with family
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

Mary

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

Convenient

Clean room. Good location for traveling further in any direction. No breakfast, but nice little restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality on par with price

we went up during labor day weekend, price was very good. Rooms were clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location and nice, clean lodging accommodation. Breakfast should start before 8 AM. People staying this hotel get going before them. A little personality training for during the check-in process might be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The bed was very hard to sleep on. Just as hard as a floor. The shower is very slippery both my husband and I slipped in it. Carpets need to be cleaned our feet were black after showering.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location for the price!

It was a great location in St. Ignace. Convenient to ferries and downtown St. Ignace. The AC unit was a bit loud, but not unbearable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Marta Ivette, Harker Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place, clean, included breakfast, staff very friendly, restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Nice location and comfortable. Disappointed in breakfast since it didn't open until 9 am.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025