Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 2 min drive
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 8 min drive
The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 24 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 area shuttle, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
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:
Bathrooms with shower/tub 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 transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free area shuttle
Free casino shuttle
Food and drink
1 restaurant
Restaurants on site
Wild Blueberry
Family friendly
Free area shuttle
Conveniences
Vending machine
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/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.
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Entertainment
Cable channels
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Outdoor space
Balcony or patio
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Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Free local calls
Guidebooks/recommendations
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 available
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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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?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Aurora Borealis Motel located?
Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, 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).
Aurora Borealis Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
Dusti, Gatesville
29 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The beds were pretty comfortable. The rooms were clean.
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
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.
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.