Aurora Borealis Motel

Property class: 2.5
Motel with restaurant, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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When you stay at Aurora Borealis Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Wawatam Lighthouse and Lake Huron. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Also, Bridge View Park and Fort de Baude Museum are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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
The current price is CNY448
CNY502 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Straits State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wawatam Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. Ignace Golf and Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 3 min drive - 2.6 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) - 3.9 miles/6.3 km
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free casino shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • Mary's Bistro Draught House
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬18 min walk
  • Jockey Club
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aurora Borealis Motel

  • When you stay at Aurora Borealis Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Wawatam Lighthouse and Lake Huron. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Also, Bridge View Park and Fort de Baude Museum are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 56 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
    • Free casino shuttle

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. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and May 3.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 fire extinguisher and 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: 10:00 PM. 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 (7-min drive) is nearby.

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

Recommended spots to visit include Wawatam Lighthouse (15-min walk) and Fort de Baude Museum (1 mi), along with Museum of Ojibwa Culture (1.2 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 4 minutes' walk from Straits State Park.

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Reviews

Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Ample parking was available and easily accessible for guests. (16 reviews)
  • The property offers a convenient shuttle service to the ferry docks, making it easy to get to the destination. (5 reviews)
  • The property offers a convenient and decent continental breakfast option, with some guests also recommending a nearby breakfast restaurant with excellent food. (24 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Nice clean cute little place good prices
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, friendly, look forward to seeing them next September.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay and located in a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice play. Very clean. Staff was nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Clean and friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very helpful throughout my stay! Had free shuttle to Sheplers Ferry to Mackinac Island and back to hotel. Enjoyed all aspects of the stay!
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8/10 Very good

This is just an ok motel on the side of a busy roadway. Close to the ferry docks to Mackinac island Decent food nearby. Room was ok and bed comfortable for the price. My lower rating was based on exterior of building and property maintenance. Would stay again if in area
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10/10 Exceptional

The facility was very clean and well maintained. The front desk associate was very nice and friendly. The cost was very reasonable. You can pay more at the big name guys but I enjoyed staying with the local hospitality. Also there was plenty of dining options and the area was great for a morning or evening walk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice motel, clean room with comfy beds.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, staff were friendly, and location was perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super clean, super well maintained property. The staff is really kind and really helpful. Let us check-in early and were super efficient in calling us a shuttle so that we could make it to our ferry in time. Have an assortment of bagels, muffins, cereal for breakfast which were all decent. Would 100% recommend and would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and convenient!
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8/10 Very good

Nice location and staff were very attentive,
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly! Very clean rooms!
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8/10 Very good

Great place to stay for visiting Mackinac. Island . They have shuttle service for ferry to Island so don't have to pay for parking. The continental breakfast is good. The only bad was noisy AC but it worked fine . I would stay here again very reasonable and friendly staff
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6/10 Good

Room was clean. The water completely turned off while husband was in the shower. Took few minutes to come back on. TV had poor signal and did not work long enough to watch anything.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful, quiet night very relaxing
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8/10 Very good

The room was neat and clean. The furniture and bed were a littke out dated as well as the bathroom . Otherwise it was a good place to stay .
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was quick and efficient. Room was very clean and quiet. Able to park in front of my door. Ice machine nearby. Continental breakfast provided a fresh variety of pastries. Convenient location. Will stay again when I’m in St. Ignace.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is convenient to get to. It is clean and is in a safe area.
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8/10 Very good

Older but clean and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean simple overnight sleeping room. Very spotless! Next to nice breakfast spot.
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8/10 Very good

Our kids room was great. Two full size beds in a nice sized room. Very clean, seems like a safe area. DO NOT book the “single queen bed” room. It was one full sized bed that took up the entire room. I’m pretty sure they cut a double room in half. Two feet in front to tv and two feet on either side. My husband and I couldn’t even walk past each other, one had to be on the bed. If we had been forced to spend a significant amount of time in there it would have been miserable. Will book again, but only rooms with two beds!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was perfect beds were comfortable and cozy. They had my favorite movie channel TCM. We parked right in front of our room always a plus. I loved the Keurig in the room for coffee 😁. Close enough to the downtown area. There a nice little walk around the block with a park along the way. Enjoyed my stay excellent customer service
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8/10 Very good

We were not informed of the breakfast. Nice views from the back building