Columbus Motor Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle

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Interior entrance
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
9613 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98103
  • Northgate Station
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Woodland Park Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of Washington
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Seattle

Greenwood stay.Your stay at this Greenwood motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Green Lake Park and Northwest Hospital and Medical Center. Northgate Station and Woodland Park Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Northgate Station - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Green Lake Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • University of Washington - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Northgate Station - 20 min walk
  • Edmonds Station - 22 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burgermaster - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pilgrim Coffee House - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Columbus Motor Inn

Motel near Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle
As a guest of Columbus Motor Inn, you'll find a vending machine and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Seattle motel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • No smoking on site
Columbus Motor Inn offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Digital television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 19-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Columbus Motor Inn to the airport?

Columbus Motor Inn is 5.6 mi (21-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 Columbus Motor Inn?

As of May 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Columbus Motor Inn on May 27, 2025 start from $65.0, 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 Columbus Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Columbus Motor Inn.

How close is Columbus Motor Inn to the beach?

This motel is 12.3 mi (30-min drive) from Alki Beach.

Does Columbus Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Columbus Motor Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Columbus Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Columbus Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Columbus Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Columbus Motor Inn have a pool?

Columbus Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Columbus Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Columbus Motor Inn to downtown Seattle?

Columbus Motor Inn is 6.5 mi away from Seattle.

Columbus Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 372 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no soap or shampoo or cups for water - it was just a room with no amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roberto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service. I like the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived early from Canada and the gentleman at the front desk was nice enough to let us check in at 9am !! We will be returning on our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a nights stay while travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Danita

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk man was nice and friendly. The room had no remote to tv he fixed it right away. The ice machine broke told other man working he looked at it shrugged his shoulders and walked away. There was a refrigerator in the room that got my beverage cold. The motel is old and needs upgrading. Pillows old, linen clean but worn. The light kept flickering on and off. Bathroom shower had hair and mold. No ice bucket no soap or toiletries. Prostitutes using rooms. Nope never again left early 0530. Just uncomfortable situation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and customer service were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient to public transportation, but often loud vehicles racing by.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What I didn’t like was the lightning out side room … Kind of confuse me if it was daylight or nighttime
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarice

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Very hospitable staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Remarkable customer service plus clean and cozy rooms!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The “nightlife” industry was off putting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024