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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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Exterior
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fort Mackinac
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    ‪98 min walk‬

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Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mackinac Bridge - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Fort Mackinac - 28 min drive - 7.1 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 with free parking, near Wawatam Lighthouse
Aurora Borealis Motel features free WiFi in public areas 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.

Languages

English

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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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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
  • 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.
  • 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.

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

As of May 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aurora Borealis Motel on May 11, 2025 start from $79.0, 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.

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.

Will I be able to park 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 good for couples?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include a restaurant and a free casino shuttle.

Are there hot tubs at Aurora Borealis Motel?

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

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

No, Aurora Borealis Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 998 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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

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