Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 2 min drive
Mackinac Bridge - 5 min drive
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 8 min drive
Fort Mackinac - 28 min drive
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Zodiac Party Store - 2 min drive
Great Turtle Brewery
Clyde's Drive-In - 18 min walk
The Wild Blueberry - 1 min walk
About this property
Aurora Borealis Motel
Motel near Wawatam Lighthouse
Located close to Fort de Baude Museum and Bridge View Park, Aurora Borealis Motel provides a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
A free local area shuttle, tour/ticket information and a vending machine
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 56 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
TVs with cable channels
Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers and heating
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free area shuttle
Area shuttle
Free casino shuttle
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
A restaurant
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 lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 29 October and 3 May.
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora Borealis Motel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Aurora Borealis Motel?
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: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Aurora Borealis Motel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Aurora Borealis Motel located?
Situated near a boardwalk, 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).
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Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 998 reviews
10 - Excellent
377
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 998 reviews
8 - Good
394
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 998 reviews
6 - Okay
153
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 998 reviews
4 - Poor
50
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 998 reviews
2 - Terrible
24
9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kristie
6 Oct,2024
Excellent location.
Kristie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
judy
9 Oct,2024
Nice property, nice staff
judy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
arleen
21 Oct,2024
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
arleen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Dusti
29 Oct,2024
The beds were pretty comfortable. The rooms were clean.
Dusti
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Hal
27 Aug,2024
Pleasant stay, clean and comfortable room
Hal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen
24 Oct,2024
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.
Kathleen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Monica
14 Oct,2024
Convince to attractions. Easy check in and out. Very friendly staff. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Monica
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Swarup
21 Oct,2024
Good property
Swarup
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Sarah
20 Sept,2024
We stayed here to break up our drive from the UP to Detroit. It was convenient, affordable, and friendly.
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brooke
27 Oct,2024
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
Brooke
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy
4 Sept,2024
Fast, easy check-in. The hotel was close to restaurants, the highway, shopping and the lake. A great value also!
Kathy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
17 Jun,2024
Nice hotel
Friendly staff, clean room
David
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Aug,2022
Great place to stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emily
18 Aug,2024
Our room was clean and comfortable. The bakery next door was a great place to grab breakfast and it was an easy walk or drive to downtown and the ferries.
Emily
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Brandi
1 Nov,2024
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.
Brandi
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Frederick
12 Oct,2024
Very basic no frills property. Room small but clean.
Frederick
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary
19 Aug,2024
Small but clean and comfortable room. Bed was fine. Great location.
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard
14 Oct,2024
Worked out well for me. I am an avid long distance motorcycle rider. Looking for clean safe and affordable lodging while on the road.
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donald
9 Jul,2024
Friendly and clean
Donald
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
CARMINE
10 Jul,2024
Very very nice manager. It will be a pleasure to stay here again. Actually, this was our third or fourth time we been here.
CARMINE
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy
18 Jun,2023
The location was great!
Nancy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Milissa
27 Sept,2023
Staff was really pleasant. Great restaurant nearby.
Milissa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
2/10 Terrible
Nancy
27 Aug,2024
Tiny room
Nancy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Shawnda
25 Oct,2024
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.