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Best Motel

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Bitter Lake

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Economy Single Room | Desk, free WiFi
Towels
Desk, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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12045 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98133
  • Place, Northwest Hospital and Medical Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Carkeek Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Northgate Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Economy Single Room | Desk, free WiFi

Economy Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(94 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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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 - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carkeek Park - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Northgate Station - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • North Seattle Community College - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Regal Thornton Place - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Northgate Station - 5 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 14 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gourmet Latte - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪온미 ONMI Korean Restaurant - ‬14 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.

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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: midnight
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 - midnight
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 (25-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 Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Motel on Mar 8, 2026 start from $81, including 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 13.6 mi (33-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: midnight.

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 843 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 843 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 843 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 843 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 843 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, gracious and accomodating staff (shout out to Joy), seemed safe with security gate and good locking mechanisns on door, and it was quiet. The have a great policy to get your $100 hold back to you very quickly (within hours of departure for me) assuming, of course, there are no additional charges. I got an email on the same day that charges were reversed. This can be a problem with some motels/hotels..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

I love this place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ke'ala

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect except it was freezing so I had to ask for an extra blanket and the neighbors were loudly watching tv at all hours. The room was very clean and well kept. I’d stay here again and make sure to bring ear plugs next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really comfortable and good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hospitality was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

ThaiEscia

The heat didn’t work in the room. The room Smelled like mold and the guest services person was completely dismissive and non responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

laurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and clean. Looked Re-done recently. Gated parking. Nice shower. Easy in and out of room. Staff very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aislyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice employees and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorelei

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean room and an amazing staff. Would stay here again 100%!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Also the rooms are inside of a gated property so I felt very safe staying in Seattle.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is reasonably priced with secure parking included in the cost. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Every staff member was pleasant and helpful. Definitely will stay there again when in Seattle.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Amenities
Great place to sray and the staff are AWESOME!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby L

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

glen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and a clean, quiet room at a very reasonable rate! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was fabulous the staff amazing. I had reserved the room for a night and my bf got stuck so I had to get for an extra 2 nights, they have been very accommodating. I'm in Utah and it's been a simple process..Amazing stay very grateful. visiting there, could be a half but not with this company
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carsan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely remodeled motel (especially for the area) room was excellent and staff very friendly and helpful. I will absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, really nice staff, secure property, surprisingly quiet for its proximity to a busy road. Yes, it is a budget motel so it’s not exactly big on amenities, but it’s a ~20 minute drive from downtown Seattle, so it was well worth it for needing a place to crash for a night after seeing a show. I guess the only actual issue we had was the WiFi didn’t work for us, but it really didn’t matter because cell service was fine in the area, and everything else was great, so I would say that was pretty minor. Just FYI, they do hold a $100 deposit on a credit card during your stay, so make sure to factor that into your budget if money is tight. They released the hold not even two hours after we left, though, so it all worked out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe parking and clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025