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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Wawatam Lighthouse
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781
  • Straits State Park
    5 min walk
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture
    2 min drive
  • Marquette Mission Park
    2 min drive
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    98 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

St Ignace

At Aurora Borealis Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Wawatam Lighthouse and Fort de Baude Museum. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a free area shuttle. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of a free casino shuttle. .With a stay at this St Ignace motel, you'll be 2 km (1.3 mi) from Museum of Ojibwa Culture and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Bridge View Park.
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What's nearby

  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 2 min drive
  • Mackinac Bridge - 5 min drive
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 8 min drive
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 24 min drive
  • Fort Mackinac - 28 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Aurora Borealis Motel

Motel with free parking, near Wawatam Lighthouse
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Aurora Borealis Motel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this St Ignace motel.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Aurora Borealis Motel offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This St Ignace motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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

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 29 October and 3 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Aurora Borealis Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Yep, Aurora Borealis Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aurora Borealis Motel?

No, Aurora Borealis Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Aurora Borealis Motel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aurora Borealis Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 996 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 996 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

10/10 Excellent

Meloney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Tiny room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

janine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Livonia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean and comfortable room. Bed was fine. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable. The bakery next door was a great place to grab breakfast and it was an easy walk or drive to downtown and the ferries.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Not place we would stay again
Room was extremely small for cost. Was pretty clean. Bed very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Briar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Manfred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was right next to the ice machine, it sounded like it was inside the room, it dropped fresh ice continually. No dining on site, the next door place was great for breakfast but closed in the afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bargain and clean
Just basic room. Clean. Hot showers Small room but good for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tad

Travelled with partner
No issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older hotel but room was comfortable and clean. Enjoyed sitting out front of room on front patio. No restaurant or bar on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024