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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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Enjoy the serene ocean views and picturesque surroundings from this scenic spot.
Two single beds with dark blue bedding, a dresser, and flat-screen TV in a clean, modern room with a simple layout.
Enjoy the view from this balcony with a clear view of the surrounding area.
Bakery counter offering a variety of freshly baked goods, including muffins, pastries, and bread.
Enjoy a meal at The Wild Blueberry Breakfast & Bakery, offering outdoor seating and a convenient roadside location.
Aurora Borealis Motel, near Lake Michigan's shores, offers free WiFi in every room and complimentary parking. Guests can enjoy full meals at the restaurant or grab quick snacks from the vending machine. Past visitors often praise the staff's exceptional helpfulness.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 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
(40 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
(10 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 area

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

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 near Wawatam Lighthouse
Located close to Fort de Baude Museum and Bridge View Park, Aurora Borealis Motel provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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
  • 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
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and May 3.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aurora Borealis Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Jul 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aurora Borealis Motel on Jul 22, 2025 start from CA $141.71, 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.

How much is parking at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aurora Borealis Motel located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wawatam Lighthouse and Fort de Baude Museum. Museum of Ojibwa Culture and Bridge View Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 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

Great hotel at a great price! Very convenient to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Serene, quiet, lake view, comfortable, close to highway, good location base for traveling to points of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very clean and in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

Motorcycle rally had motel booked. Noisy and hard to park. Room was very adequate for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Top of the hill with water view if lake huron. Walking distance to shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Clean and comfortable. Breakfast is bagels, muffins, juice and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

A little slow, didnt have room ready on time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Nice property, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Pleasant stay, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

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

The beds were pretty comfortable. The rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

The location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

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

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

10/10

Very friendly and helpful staff! Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

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

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

10/10

Good property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Nice motel, small rooms for two people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

This place was very clean and close to down town and shopping center and bot frrys
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Everything is clean, quiet, and right by the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

We found the Aurora Borealis to be very clean and comfortable. The people working there are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10

Close to great breakfast place and only 1.5 miles from ferry
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023