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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Wawatam Lighthouse in St Ignace

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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

  • 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
  • Northern Lights Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • St. Ignace Transportation Center
    5 min walk
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    5 min drive

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 27.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

St Ignace

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.You'll find Wawatam Lighthouse and Fort de Baude Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Museum of Ojibwa Culture and Bridge View Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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 near Wawatam Lighthouse in St Ignace
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 feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free casino shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

CARMINE, Ada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice manager. It will be a pleasure to stay here again. Actually, this was our third or fourth time we been here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024