Best Motel

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Bitter Lake

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Desk, free WiFi
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Economy Single Room | Desk, free WiFi
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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12045 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98133
  • Place, Carkeek Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Northgate Station
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, North Seattle Community College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(106 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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. Shoreline Community College and Green Lake Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Puetz Golf Driving Range - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carkeek Park - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Northgate Station - 5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • North Seattle Community College - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Space Needle - 17 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shoreline South/148th Station - 5 min drive
  • Edmonds Station - 14 min drive
  • Seattle, WA (LKE-Lake Union Seaplane Base) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Latte - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬5 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 Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Motel on Jun 7, 2026 start from $110, 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. 643 out of 963 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 963 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 963 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 963 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 963 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice, clean, updated room, and staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay, super friendly staff. Clean rooms and secure parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Property was secure and the room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanjodh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel for the price , location convenient and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

akwasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
STAFF WAS GREAT
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were friendly, the gate is a plus! For a short notice stay it did the job
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carsan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secured place quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Talise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed, good amenities, easy access. Love this place, been here twice. Best bang for your buck for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was secure, I felt very safe at this hotel. It was very clean and updated. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just what I wanted, a clean room and a quiet stay. The staff were outstanding! I will look for a room here when I stay in Seattle next.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carsan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carsan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk was charming and helpful. This motel is a steal for its price, and the gated, well-lit parking is very reassuring. Rooms are modern and clean. I will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bheam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great security and great for that price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, very clean comfortable room. The locked gate is a big plus. We had a very good two night stay. A+ for a budget motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rufus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice lady who checked me in, room was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abby L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the locked gate
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

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
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10/10 Excellent

Carsan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean place. The staff are exceptionally great!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025