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Aurora Borealis Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$66
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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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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Reviews

Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Junaid

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and had everything we wanted, a fridge and an over, bathroom was very clean It will be great if bottled water is kept inside the room, everything else is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

What more do you need?

The location was great, room was clean and bed was comfortable. Just up the hill from downtown where there is good walking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little slow, didnt have room ready on time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Very Nice Motel

Room was very small but fine for us for one night. I would stay here again. Reasonably priced. The Wild Blueberry restaurant on site was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at a great price! Very convenient to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Albert

Lovely stay

Very clean and comfortable. Within walking distance to the water and town. We were very please!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean and in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top of the hill with water view if lake huron. Walking distance to shops
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice clean place to stay.

My biggest complaint is the uncomfortable pillows. Just couldn’t get comfortable, too hard. I will bring my own next time. The continental breakfast consisted of bagels, Cheerios, orange juice, apple juice & coffee. Our room was small but we knew that going in as it was stated. Room was very clean, recently repainted, etc. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Breakfast is bagels, muffins, juice and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast didn’t open until 8am, which is late when you’re wanting to start your day and head out to see things
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 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