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Best Motel

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Bitter Lake

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Front of property
Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

Explore the area

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12045 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98133
  • Northgate Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • University of Washington
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Seattle

Bitter Lake stay.Your stay at this Bitter Lake motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Northwest Hospital and Medical Center and Northgate Station. Also, Green Lake Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and University of Washington is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Northwest Hospital and Medical Center - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northgate Station - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • University of Washington - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 17 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Shoreline South/148th Station - 4 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 14 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Niku Niku Japanese Barbecue - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Motel

Motel perfectly located for exploring Bitter Lake
Best Motel offers its guests a vending machine. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Seattle motel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Best Motel offers 28 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Motel to the airport?

Best Motel is 7.9 mi (22-min drive) away from the Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Motel?

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Motel on Jun 17, 2025 start from $86.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Best Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Motel.

How close is Best Motel to the beach?

This motel is 15.4 mi (32-min drive) from Alki Beach.

Does Best Motel offer free breakfast?

Best Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Best Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Best Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Best Motel have a pool?

Best Motel does not have a pool.

Does Best Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Best Motel to downtown Seattle?

Best Motel is 7.7 mi away from Seattle.

Best Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 508 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 508 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 508 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 508 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 508 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommended!

Very clean, efficient, safe and comfortable at a good price. Nothing fancy but well maintained and new upgrades. The bed was comfortable and had a mini fridge and everything was working well. Super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Cecila

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No outlets in bathroom . But u made do, have had a wonderful experience both time's i have stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

akwasi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryoko

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Coniah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Temo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience 😁
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Riley

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

eber

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not recommend

Room smelled like humidity, the bathroom ceiling had smoke stains and floor was sticky. Did not feel clean either wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and renovated rooms provide the basics plus frig and microwave. Area surrounding hotel is less traveler oriented, with tire stores, repair places, lack of sidewalks etc.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warnell

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was very rude upon check in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

donovan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Julian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was at at late hour. The staff welcomed me with a smile and quickly got us checked in. Very comfortable and clean accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was a little nervous about staying in this neighborhood but it has a locking gate and they have a bunch of policies that keep it safe. The room was freshly remodeled and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never been to Seattle but the one absolute standout is the fact the property is gated. If your worried your car could get stolen in an unfamiliar city than worry not. You get a code for the gate if you need to sneak out for whatever reason (dinner).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. I felt safe and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Di

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I showed up a whole day early and they let me add another day to my stay and put me up that night. That was great. The area around the hotel is acknowledged to be not a great area, but the hotel has taken great pains to have security and livability as a priority, and it shows. I was working nearby and I needed to sleep. The room was perfect for what I needed it. The accommodations were simple, and low priced. It was a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the cleanest hotels we have ever stayed at. Note..there are no frills here, but there is a good size fridge and sink.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was greeted by very friendly and helpful staff (I believe he is the owner) - that is so important to me. The girl who cleaned my room did a magnificent job! very detail oriented, everything refreshed!!! I needed to extend my stay and they were super helpful and accommodating. One of the staff even showed concern for my safety while in Seattle; she warned me that cars do get broken into if people can see stuff in them. Even though there were many homeless/unfortunate people in the area I still felt fairly safe because the hotel was gated and I believe the owner and his family lived on site.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025