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Aurora Borealis Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A grassy area with a sign for Mackinac Island Ferry, a body of water, and a distant view of a lighthouse.
A view from a balcony with a metal railing, overlooking a parking lot and buildings.
A roadside diner named "The Wild Blueberry Breakfast & Bakery" with outdoor seating and a parked truck.
A motel with a signboard, a stop sign, and a building with a balcony.
A bakery display case with various baked goods like muffins, pastries, and bread.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, 49781
  • Place, Straits State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bridge View Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Ignace Golf and Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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
(55 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 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

St Ignace

When you stay at Aurora Borealis Motel in St Ignace, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Wawatam Lighthouse and Bridge View Park. .This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Fort de Baude Museum and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Museum of Ojibwa Culture.
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What's nearby

  • Straits State Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wawatam Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bridge View Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • St. Ignace Golf and Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 28 min drive

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

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine. If you're ready for some gaming fun, you can hop on the complimentary casino shuttle.
Enjoy a meal at Wild Blueberry or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Wild Blueberry - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

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: 10:00 PM
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 - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher and 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1011 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable stay and located in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Love staying here!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly staff, easy parking and restaurant on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were friendly, and location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice motel, clean room with comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a clean and safe motel for our stay and vacation to Mackinac Island. It’s very close to the ferry docks & a shuttle was even available to take us to the ferry. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location right off the highway. Room was super clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good place for activities in St Ignace!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice location and staff were very attentive,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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You can walk from the hotel/motel to downtown just in case you want to drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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location was great, room was clean ,bed was comfortable. Reasonable rate. Will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and nice size rooms and bathrooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! Very clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, bright parking lot. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very helpful, quiet night very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Was great stay would go back any time clean and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, friendly and well kept. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The deluxe suite was plenty of space for our family. Everything was clean, and we slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is convenient to get to. It is clean and is in a safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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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 .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything All good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older but clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026