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Aurora Borealis Motel

635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, US
4.3Very Good
Hotel amenities
Restaurant
Free Wi-Fi
Free Parking
Free Breakfast

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About this property

Aurora Borealis Motel is an independent, 2.5-star property located in St Ignace, MI. The motel sits conveniently near major attractions, within a 5-minute drive of Wawatam Lighthouse and Bridge View Park. Fort de Baude Museum and Museum of Ojibwa Culture are each within a short drive, making the location a practical base for exploring the Mackinac Straits area. Guests rate the location 3.8 out of 5.

The motel offers 56 air-conditioned guestrooms, each with a private balcony or patio. Rooms include complimentary wireless internet, cable television, and bathrooms equipped with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guest comfort ratings average 3.8 out of 5.

Dining options include Wild Blueberry restaurant and an on-site coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property, tour and ticket assistance at the front desk, a vending machine, and a complimentary casino shuttle for guests interested in gaming. Free self-parking and an area shuttle are also available. The property is wheelchair accessible and permits service animals. Overall, guests rate Aurora Borealis Motel 4.1 out of 5, with 79.9% recommending it to others.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and extends to midnight. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Pets are not permitted, and no cribs or rollaway beds are available. The front desk operates during limited hours.

Location & nearby attractions

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.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Straits State Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Lake Huron - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Huron Village - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Wawatam Lighthouse - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Fort de Baude Museum - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Father Marquette National Memorial - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
St. Ignace Golf and Country Club - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Marquette Mission Park - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Bridge View Park - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Chain Lake - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Castle Golf & Games - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 35.7 km / 22.2 mi
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 58.6 km / 36.4 mi

The preferred airport for Aurora Borealis Motel is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional).

Rooms

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.

Dining

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.

Amenities & features

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.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed.

Know before you go

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Check-in starts at 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Where is Aurora Borealis Motel located?

Aurora Borealis Motel is located at 635 Business Loop I-75, St Ignace, MI, US.

What attractions are near Aurora Borealis Motel?

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Straits State Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Lake Huron - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Huron Village - 1 km / 0.6 mi Wawatam Lighthouse - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi Fort de Baude Museum - 1.6 km / 1 mi Father Marquette National Memorial - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi St. Ignace Golf and Country Club - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 2 km / 1.2 mi Marquette Mission Park - 2 km / 1.3 mi Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Bridge View Park - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi Chain Lake - 3.2 km / 2 mi Castle Golf & Games - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi The nearest airports are: Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 35.7 km / 22.2 mi Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 58.6 km / 36.4 mi The preferred airport for Aurora Borealis Motel is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional).

How do I get to Aurora Borealis Motel?

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

What dining options are available at Aurora Borealis Motel?

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.

What amenities does Aurora Borealis Motel offer?

Aurora Borealis Motel features amenities such as Restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking, Free Breakfast.

What are the rooms like at Aurora Borealis Motel?

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.

Is Aurora Borealis Motel pet-friendly?

Pets are not allowed at Aurora Borealis Motel.

What should I know before staying at Aurora Borealis Motel?

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.