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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
$77
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781
  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fort Mackinac
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

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

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Aurora Borealis Motel

St Ignace motel walkable to Lake Huron
This motel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a free casino shuttle, and a vending machine are onsite.
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.

The motel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly motel also offers a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Aurora Borealis Motel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Wild Blueberry - Onsite restaurant.

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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Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I needed and just walking distance to morning dining and the ferry. They have friendly staff, and the motel has ample parking. Will consider another stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene, quiet, lake view, comfortable, close to highway, good location base for traveling to points of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeralyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, Friendly & Convenient Location!

This was a great choice for our family needs. We needed a clean, conveniently located place to rest our heads. Most of our time was spent visiting family, so no need for added amenities. Affordable, clean and located in the heart of town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Venkat sai

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dusti, Gatesville

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are a good size with a big bathroom. There is a table with 2 chairs, a couple seats outside too, and the mic/fridge are a great bonus. Room was immaculately clean when we arrived. Motel is near the ferry terminal which is nice as well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

JODEE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawnda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one thing that my daughter or I didn't like was the bed was bouncy and uncomfortable. Other than that everything else was good. Oh and even though breakfast wasn't included the restaurant next door was delicious 😋 Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Swarup

Good property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

arleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worked out well for me. I am an avid long distance motorcycle rider. Looking for clean safe and affordable lodging while on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Frederick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic no frills property. Room small but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula

Traveled with partner
V
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice property, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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