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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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Exterior
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

Wawatam Lighthouse is a short stroll from Aurora Borealis Motel, and other popular attractions like Fort de Baude Museum are within a mile (2 km). This motel has 56 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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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 with free breakfast, near Wawatam Lighthouse
Guests of Aurora Borealis Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a vending machine. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free area shuttle. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include balconies or patios, coffee makers, and free local calls.

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Property amenities

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

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 elevator
  • 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 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Aurora Borealis Motel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Aurora Borealis Motel?

This motel in St Ignace is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Straits State Park. You'll also find Wawatam Lighthouse and Huron Village less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Aurora Borealis Motel include a casino?

No, Aurora Borealis Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Aurora Borealis Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Aurora Borealis Motel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, free breakfast, and a free casino shuttle at this motel.

Does Aurora Borealis Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Aurora Borealis Motel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Aurora Borealis Motel serves free continental breakfast at Wild Blueberry each morning.

Will Aurora Borealis Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Aurora Borealis Motel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Aurora Borealis Motel?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Aurora Borealis Motel?

The closest major airport to Aurora Borealis Motel is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is 22.2 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mackinac Island, MI (MCD), which is about 4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Yes, every guestroom at Aurora Borealis Motel comes with a balcony.

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel just over the bridge. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly, rooms were very clean. The rooms themselves are the smallest I've been in. Two chairs outside of every room. A lot of people using these made things a little noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean rooms at a great price! Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Traveled with partner
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

Ann, Grinnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a queen room it was much smaller than the photo. It was sufficient and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for our needs. Small but only staying one night and arrived late. They called to confirm our late arrival and were very thorough in explaining how to check in. Clean and comfortable room. Good choices for breakfast on the go.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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