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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers enjoy the convenience of an area shuttle service while savoring authentic local cuisine at the on-site restaurant just moments from Lake Michigan

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Aurora Borealis Motel, near Lake Michigan's shores, offers free WiFi in every room and complimentary parking. Guests can enjoy full meals at the restaurant or grab quick snacks from the vending machine. Past visitors often praise the staff's exceptional helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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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. Visit our St Ignace travel guide
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Map
635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781

What's nearby

  • Wawatam Lighthouse in St. Ignace Michigan on Lake Huron
    Wawatam Lighthouse
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bridge View Park #BVSBlue #greatlakes
    Bridge View Park
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Straits State Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort de Baude Museum
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store
    2 min drive
  • Clyde's Drive-In
    18 min walk
  • The Wild Blueberry
    1 min walk
  • Great Turtle Brewery & Distillery

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, tour/ticket information and a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in reception
  • 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

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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
  • Limited on-site 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

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

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 at the property

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 fire extinguisher and 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 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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. 21 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but clean and well taken care of. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights 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

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome restaurant on property
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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking, comfy sleep , great price . Will stay again next time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marta Ivette

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and small motel, friendly staff. Conveniently located. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

6/10 Okay

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and location. Perfect for what we needed. We’ve stayed here before and would again. We did not take advantage of the free breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms were clean and in good repair. Will gladly stay here again next trip
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel room, nice location. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. The restaurant next door (I think owned by the same people) was great. Awesome breakfast menu but did have a wait to be seated on Sunday because they were so busy. That’s a sign of a popular place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a good motel ,clean, quiet, breakfast not good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas J

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

8/10 Good

William

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

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

kerrie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
small but nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet hotel. It was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We would stay there again. Three issues though - front desk staff was rude, breakfast was minimal at best, no hot water in bathroom sink. But beds and pillows were great. Plenty of parking. Great restaurant within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Modestly furnished with 2 chairs and table. No formation provided about breakfast that was advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025