Located close to Wawatam Lighthouse and Fort de Baude Museum, Aurora Borealis Motel provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in St Ignace, Aurora Borealis Motel is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Fort de Baude Museum and Museum of Ojibwa Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Wawatam Lighthouse and Mackinac Bridge. Bridge View Park and Castle Rock are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our St Ignace travel guide
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
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
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: 10:00 PM.
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).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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lots of parking and the room was clean. the beds were comforatable. shower had power and was tall enough for me at 6' 2". breakfast was okay but there was a breakfast restaurant next door with excellent food, pastry and coffee. motel was convenient to downtown. staff was professsional and helpful
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!
Had to be the cleanest motel I have ever stayed at! And they were not stingy with the bath towels! Any the grounds were impeccable. Breakfast is very basic: coffee, milk and toast but doable. Fantastic find!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Cayce
2026/8/15
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property pretty nice. Would stay here again for the price. Sidewalk in and have terrible vibes. Stayed two nights.
Clean, good staff. Decent beds.
★★★★★
We had an excellent stay and were very happy with the overall experience. The room was extremely clean, comfortable, and well maintained. Everything felt fresh and organized, and the bathroom was spotless as well.
The staff were friendly, professional, and helpful throughout our stay. Check-in and check-out were quick and easy, and we always felt welcomed.
The location was also very convenient, with easy access to nearby restaurants, stores, and local attractions. Parking was simple, convenient, and easily accessible, which made our stay even more comfortable.
The hotel itself was quiet, safe, and well maintained. The beds were comfortable, the room had everything we needed, and we had no issues during our stay.
Overall, this was a very pleasant experience. The cleanliness, excellent service, convenient location, and easy parking made this hotel a great choice. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Kristina
2026/10/12
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We travel to the area at least once a year and are always looking for a good hotel. While this place was fine, we would not return. It's dated, and the staff were not super friendly. We also did not appreciate that smoking was allowed on the patio just outside the rooms. While we understand this is legal per Michigan law, it's not pleasant at all for non-smokers to walk through a cloud of cigarette smoke to get to their room and then have it drift in with them. The breakfast in the morning was very minimal. The best thing I could say was that the bed was pretty comfortable.
Price was great. Convenient to amenities and shuttle to ferry docks. Clean room. Great front desk staff. Not much for breakfast, but it’s something - cereal, milk, juice, toast, yogurt, muffins, coffee. Digital sign said discounted ferry tickets, but they said they don’t do that anymore, so I wish they would change the sign