Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 2 min drive
Mackinac Bridge - 5 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
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 35 min drive
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 4 miles/6.4 km
Free area shuttle
Free casino shuttle
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Zodiac Party Store - 2 min drive
Clyde's Drive-In - 18 min walk
The Wild Blueberry - 1 min walk
Driftwood Restaurant & Sports Bar - 3 min drive
About this property
Aurora Borealis Motel
At Aurora Borealis Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
56 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Offsite
Free area shuttle
Free casino shuttle
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Traveling with children
Free local shuttle
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
Wild Blueberry - Onsite restaurant.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 29 and May 3.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora Borealis Motel currently open?
The property is closed between October 29 and May 3.
Does Aurora Borealis Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Aurora Borealis Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Aurora Borealis Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Aurora Borealis Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Aurora Borealis Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Aurora Borealis Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Aurora Borealis Motel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Wawatam Lighthouse (12-min walk) and Fort de Baude Museum (1 mi), along with Museum of Ojibwa Culture (1.3 mi) and Bridge View Park (1.7 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Aurora Borealis Motel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Wild Blueberry.
Does Aurora Borealis Motel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Aurora Borealis Motel like?
Aurora Borealis Motel is a short 6-minute walk from Lake Huron and 5 minutes' walk from Straits State Park.
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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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
8/10 Very Good
Nov 1, 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
Brandi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 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
Kathleen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 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
arleen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 20, 2024
Kim
Kim, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Jean
Jean, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 23, 2024
Lynnette
Lynnette, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Meloney
Meloney, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 20, 2024
We stayed here to break up our drive from the UP to Detroit. It was convenient, affordable, and friendly.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2024
Connie
Connie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
Jason
Jason, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
Fast, easy check-in. The hotel was close to restaurants, the highway, shopping and the lake. A great value also!
Kathy
Kathy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2024
Ken
Ken, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Carrie
Carrie, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 27, 2024
Pleasant stay, clean and comfortable room
Hal
Hal, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 27, 2024
Tiny room
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 25, 2024
janine
janine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Gordon
Gordon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Small but clean and comfortable room. Bed was fine. Great location.
Mary
Mary, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 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
Emily, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Terri
Terri, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 11, 2024
Not place we would stay again
Room was extremely small for cost. Was pretty clean. Bed very uncomfortable.