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Best Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Northgate Station in Seattle

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi

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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

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

Economy Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 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

  • Northgate Station - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Green Lake Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 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 Feast Yakiniku - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Motel

Motel near Northgate Station in Seattle
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: 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

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 Jul 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Motel on Jul 28, 2025 start from $118.79, 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 and 12 mi (34-min drive) from Juanita Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

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. 344 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 558 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RODRIGO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and secured
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot not too far from Northgate Mall LRT station for easy access to downtown Seattle. Although the neighborhood has a reputation for being a bit sketchy, we found the accommodation to be safe and secure and loved the restaurants available nearby. Reasonable price and clean and comfortable. Pillows on the bed were okay so if you're driving in I recommend bringing a pillow from home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent place for the price. Dodgy ish but no worse them anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

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

The Best

We had a wonderful experience at the Best Motel. Clean, comfortable and welcoming! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laverne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very busy, Commercial area. Lots of traffic. But the room is very clean and the staff efficient and friendly. This is my 2nd stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

donovan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk, comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and easy to park. Room was the same as the pictures. Clean, comfortable, and in great condition. Staff were friendly and help. Facility felt same and well lit. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tynisha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Office staff were very kind and helpful. Great price for a nice room!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service
They wouldn't let me stay I couldn't check in I want my money back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little oasis in a not-so-great part of town. They have a combination of infrastructure and policies that help it yo rise above the neighborhood. Ckean, quiet, friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

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

Would stay there again

The staff was extremely friendly. The location was convenient. The room was simple and clean. No-frills but great price. The parking lot is very well lit at night, the only unfortunate thing is that even though there’s blackout curtains, you can still see the light shining on the edges of the curtains. There is a security gate so the location is extremely secure. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Vamshi Krishna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Floor of room is not clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worker are really nice and also recommended us to some fine restaurants in Seattle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

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

Good solid motel

Great motel! Clean (I walked around the room with bare feet on the laminate wood floors and the bottom of my feet were clean. so rare!) The service was amazing. Location isn't great as it is in a seedier part of town and the amenities at the motel are little to none but if you are looking for a good solid, clean, motel/hotel that is close to everything (Seattle Center, Pike Place Market, etc.) I would easily recommend this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William L Tucker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mertin P.

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONOVAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025