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Aurora Borealis Motor Inn

635 West US-2, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
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81 reviews 81 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2012

We stayed here to take a day-trip to Mackinac Island. Convenient to town & island ferries (by car). The carpet was very dirty; if you walked barefoot and then got in the shower, you made black footprints in the tub.

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Calgary, Alberta
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

Good location -- about a half-mile walk into town. Clean, nice room, short on amenities though. Owner gives 20% discount to seniors which he defines as "over 50". Good deal. He pushes everyone to eat at the Galley, ignoring the restaurant next door and others in town. Pushed too hard for me so I ate elsewhere. But otherwise a nice... More

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Clare, MI
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012

stopped through here for the night, got a room in the "lower brick area" which is code for old rooms. well my friends came in behind me in their camero and magically a room was available with a view in the other section of the hotel. On the way out from getting our room the one of the windows was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

Very reasonable rates (4th of July week) also, very clean. Coffee maker on room - no continental brkfst but we really didn't care

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Three Rivers, Michigan, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

We stayed here for three nights during this year's car show. We found the motel very clean. The staff was very helpful. The room was not fancy but extremely clean. We will be returning next year. The location is great and the price was good.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We stayed her one night on the way up to the UP, and then also on the way back. Good price, simple but clean. Nice restaurant nearby. Owner was very helpful, suggested what to see in the UP. Would recommend highly.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011 via mobile

Management seems to not like visitors with teenagers and wanted them to play down the street in a field. Rooms plain. No pool, no hot chocolate or coffee and definitely no breakfast. They seemed to like to play big brother with prying eyes. In retrospect, I should have spent the extra money and stayed at a better place. I can... More

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Laurium, Michigan
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

Stay here if you want plain plain plain. Nothing whatsoever on the walls as far as ambiance. The a.c. switch was broken, and must have been set on the "fan" setting before somebody broke it, because it was like a sauna in the room, and it wasn't very warm out to begin with. The place was clean though, and the... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

We stayed for a mini vacation. Pleasant owner, said he has been at the place for 26 years. The Inn is on old 75 at the curve. Disappointed it wasn't on the water and didn't see a pool, no breakfast in the morning either. But 2 queen beds in room, nice sheets, bed hard but comfortable. Room quite spacious. TV... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2010

Had a great stay in this hotel on our trip through the Upper Peninsula. We arrived at almost mid night and the owner was still in the office. Despite the time of night he took the time to give me a visitors map and marked a bunch of destinations on, or just off the highway. Exceptional service that I have... More

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Address: 635 West US-2, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Region: United States > Michigan > Mackinac County > Saint Ignace
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Ranked #20 of 24 hotels in Saint Ignace
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
20% senior discount for persons 50 years and older! 56 new units. All rooms air-conditioned with color cable TV, phones, tub/shower combinations. Non-smoking and handicapped rooms available. Immaculate housekeeping. Two blocks from Mackinac Island ferry docks with free shuttle service to and from docks. ... more   less 

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