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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with restaurant, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self-parking
  • Free local area shuttle

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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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

Map
635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781

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

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

At Aurora Borealis Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 56 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered on-site self-parking

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free casino shuttle

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Travelling 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

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

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

Special features

Dining

Wild Blueberry – On-site restaurant.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 29 October and 3 May.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aurora Borealis Motel currently open?
The property is closed between 29 October and 3 May.
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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site 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.

Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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 Very good

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.
Brandi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kathleen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
arleen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Kim, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jean, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lynnette, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Meloney, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

We stayed here to break up our drive from the UP to Detroit. It was convenient, affordable, and friendly.
Sarah, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Connie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jason, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fast, easy check-in. The hotel was close to restaurants, the highway, shopping and the lake. A great value also!
Kathy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Ken, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carrie, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay, clean and comfortable room
Hal, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

Tiny room
Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

janine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gordon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Small but clean and comfortable room. Bed was fine. Great location.
Mary, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Emily, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Terri, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kim, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not place we would stay again
Room was extremely small for cost. Was pretty clean. Bed very uncomfortable.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Briar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jeannette, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Lynn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review