Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Wawatam Lighthouse

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Exterior
Restaurant
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

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

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

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 neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Castle Rock - 5 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Mackinac Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 6 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Fort Mackinac - 41 min drive - 7.8 miles

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

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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 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aurora Borealis Motel on Jul 22, 2025 start from $119.0, 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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