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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with restaurant, 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free toiletries
$69 nightly
The total price is $77
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 15 - Sep 16
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Tomorrow

Sep 16 - Sep 17
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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, 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
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 291 sq ft
  • 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
Hair dryer
Shower/tub 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 291 sq ft
  • 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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 35 min drive
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 4 miles/6.4 km
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free casino shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪MI Patio Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Aurora Borealis Motel

At Aurora Borealis Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Also, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Headlands International Dark Sky Park are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 56 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
    • Free casino shuttle
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Wild Blueberry - Onsite restaurant.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and May 3.

Policies

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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aurora Borealis Motel currently open?

The property is closed between October 29 and May 3.

Does Aurora Borealis Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Aurora Borealis Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Aurora Borealis Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (8-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Aurora Borealis Motel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Wawatam Lighthouse (12-min walk) and Fort de Baude Museum (1 mi), along with Museum of Ojibwa Culture (1.3 mi) and Bridge View Park (1.7 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Aurora Borealis Motel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Wild Blueberry.

Does Aurora Borealis Motel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Aurora Borealis Motel like?

Aurora Borealis Motel is a short 6-minute walk from Lake Huron and 5 minutes' walk from Straits State Park.

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Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good base for Mackinac Island trip

Great place to stay for a day trip across the bay to Mackinac Island.
Cynthia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family weekend

Very clean very friendly staff continental breakfast mid.
Kristen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and quiet hotel. It was perfect for our needs!
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great small motel

Clean and well cared for motel. Close to the downtown area. Continental breakfast was ok
Brenda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean. The front desk person was very friendly and knowledgeable and happy to assist us with numbers to call for our shuttle to the ferry.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and Comfortable

Perfect little motel just over the bridge. Its nothing fancy - but was clean and comfortable. We stayed one night before heading across the UP.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Clean place to stay at a good price

This is a basic "up North" hotel that doesn't provide a ton of luxuries, but you should know that by the price, etc.
Patrick L, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2 Nights

Staff was super sweet and helpful we spent two nights down town was cool and walkable! We took the shuttle to the boat to Mackinac island made life easier
Bruce A Deborah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Value and Vibe

Older hotel with nice staff
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very Nice Motel

Room was very small but fine for us for one night. I would stay here again. Reasonably priced. The Wild Blueberry restaurant on site was very good.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Serene, quiet, lake view, comfortable, close to highway, good location base for traveling to points of interest.
Jean, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice stay

For a motel, this was a nice stay. Our rooms were clean and comfortable. The amenities could have been better, but this hotel’s prices were more affordable during peak tourist season. Breakfast was sparse, but again, it was much cheaper than the others. I would stay again.
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Very clean and comfortable. Within walking distance to the water and town. We were very please!
Albert, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Family vacation.

We stayed here for three nights, I booked it because of the location. Our room was a little small but clean and new towels everyday. There was breakfast available but we opted to go right next door to the Wild Blueberry restaurant. Overall not a bad place and I would stay there again.
Robert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What more do you need?

The location was great, room was clean and bed was comfortable. Just up the hill from downtown where there is good walking.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room comfortable

Breakfast is a little less than we expected…overall the stay was good. Tv had lots of good channels.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Solo traveler for business

Old but clean and safe. Room was clean and bedding was clean.
Amy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hard to sleep

Tiny room and very noise ac! Breakfast is too simple. Location is good - close to stores and restaurants. Free Mackinac island ferry pickup and parking
mingxiang, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

No frills

Hotel was okay. Nothing special. Beds comfortable. Lamp in room not working. Toilet seat loose. Was quiet and safe.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great. Room was clean. Could hear the next room's water running, but not the talking in the room.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Located next to Wild Blueberry Bakery & Cafe (Outstanding!). Well maintained older facilty with good amenities (big bathroom, Keurig coffeemaker, microwave and real fridge with usable freezer). Bed was comfortable. Best part was the HVAC unit - the quietest we have ever had in 40 years of travel and very efficient. Will definitely stay here again.
Philip, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Fresh & clean

CLEAN, very well maintained! I prefer a soft mattress so the mattress was way too hard for me. I wish all hotels offered options of rooms with harder or softer mattresses.
Martin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Suprise!!!

Clean, continental breakfast only which was only available at 8am. The door was locked, but food was out???
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property, nice staff
judy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, Friendly & Convenient Location!

This was a great choice for our family needs. We needed a clean, conveniently located place to rest our heads. Most of our time was spent visiting family, so no need for added amenities. Affordable, clean and located in the heart of town.
Jeralyn, 1-night trip