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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Close to the shores of Lake Michigan, Aurora Borealis Motel offers a convenient retreat with free in-room WiFi and parking. Enjoy delicious meals at the restaurant or grab a snack from the vending machine. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in St Ignace, Aurora Borealis Motel is near the airport and near a boardwalk. Fort de Baude Museum and Museum of Ojibwa Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Wawatam Lighthouse and Mackinac Bridge. Bridge View Park and Castle Rock are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781

What's nearby

  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Castle Rock - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 6 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

  • ‪MI Patio Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 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, a vending machine and coffee/tea in reception
  • Tour/ticket information
  • 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

Languages

English

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

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-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

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 does it cost to stay at Aurora Borealis Motel?

As of 27 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aurora Borealis Motel on 7 Sept 2025 start from AU$103.48, including 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.

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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Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1017 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

8/10 Good

Holli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Very nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a great price! Very convenient to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Pattie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything very nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property like most of the buildings around this area but very clean.
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

Chad

Liked: Amenities
Nice little place, inexpensive stay. Restaurant next door has amazing breakfast. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great deal on an overnight on a busy summer weekend. Also loved having breakfast at the Wild Blueberry Bakery in the same parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t have time for breakfast, but it was provided. The bed slept great—firm and nice soft sheets. The check-in was great and girl at the front desk was great! Very convenient location too! Very close to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LaVerne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but, clean. It had a Keurig, microwave and refrigerator. The Continental breakfast was adequate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A sweet little hotel that was clean, had all the amenities, simple and affordable. It sits on the edge of St Ignace, an amazing little coastal town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Next to it is a charming bakery/diner called Wild Blueberry. Excellent food and reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn

Liked: Amenities
Close to Mackinaw bridge.
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean accomodation. Good mattress. Quiet. Good cafe next door, so we did not sample the continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and had everything we wanted, a fridge and an over, bathroom was very clean It will be great if bottled water is kept inside the room, everything else is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

walter

Expensive motel 6 small rooms scratchy small towels etcetc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Md Tanzil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay. Breakfast was very limited
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025