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Best Motel

2.0 star property

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Reception
Desk, free WiFi
Economy Single Room
Towels
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

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

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Economy Double or Twin Room

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

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About the area

Seattle

With a stay at Best Motel in Seattle (Bitter Lake), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Northgate Station and 10 minutes from University of Washington. .This motel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Seattle Center and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Space Needle.
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What's nearby

  • Northgate Station - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Green Lake Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Woodland Park Zoo - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • University of Washington - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 - 17 min drive - 11.5 km

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 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Niku Feast Yakiniku - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Latte - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪온미 ONMI Korean Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Best Motel

Motel with free parking, near Northgate Station
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Reviews

Best Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 719 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had heard that this area was so so and had a bit of prostitution in the area. However, reviews were positive and mentioned a gated parking lot. Both were true. I originally booked this hotel because it was very hard finding a hotel in our price range in town for these dates. While the area was off putting, the property was clean and taken care of. On top of it, the staff was very friendly and things felt secure with the parking gate. I would come back again, but as a back up hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Check in was a breeze. Staff were super nice, fun and very welcoming. The gate is great for making the property feel more secure. Room is very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Very clean and comfortable. Love that it is gated made us feel more comfortable staying in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Erlinda

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

Good stay for those an a budget.

It was good! The room are clean, sheets are clean. Cover was okay, I smelt like it was used once at least. Hotel provided hygeine supplies, water. Sorroundings are clean, gated parking. Hotel is in an okay area of N Seattle. It was good stay for its price. I will stay again and if on a budget, Best Motel is good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zayda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heidi at check in was awesome. They take a questionable area and make it safe and acceptable to stay aT and reasonable price to stay. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ELAINE JOY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has a gate requiring a number code which made it safe despite in a very sketchy area. Convenient fir going to Pike's wet market
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the overall experience was great! It’s slightly older but still very clean. The staff were great and helpful. I couldn’t expect anything better from a motel! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the front desk was kind and welcoming, room was clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and feels safe. The staff are AWESOME!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I had a really good stay! The room was clean, comfortable, and I felt safe—which is always a top priority when traveling. A few small things that could be improved: the bed skirt looked like it had been stepped on with a muddy shoe, and a few more or thicker pillows for added comfort would be great. The room was well-equipped with a microwave, mini fridge, TV with working channels, WiFi, space for clothes storage, and a closet—which made the stay even more convenient. A big shoutout to the front desk lady—she was super nice and kind, and even took the time to chit chat with me about the event we had just attended before checking in. That kind of friendliness really makes a difference. Also, if your room faces the neighboring property, you might get a little extra entertainment courtesy of the hookers next door 😂 Minor quirks aside, it was a solid and enjoyable stay. I’d definitely consider coming back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacki

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

6/10 Okay

stephen

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

Not safe

This place has a gated lot, however they have portable a AC units, which vent through the window, so that anyone can come into your room at night. The window is unsecured. Single women beware
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, safe area, and nice room!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lois

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a motel, it was great. Very clean and extremely friendly staff! Love that they had a gated parking lot for security.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property that has been newly renovated. I didn’t hear any noise from other rooms or from the outside. AC worked great and the cold/hot water feature in the shower. The front desk reception lady was very nice and thoroughly explained the rules.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay at Best Motel in Seattle. The room was clean and comfortable, and check-in was smooth. The staff was friendly and helpful, which made us feel welcome. We also appreciated the safe and convenient parking, which gave us peace of mind. A solid, budget-friendly option for a simple and comfortable stay in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

6/10 Okay

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room had no hot water. Gront counter said they were aware of this issue. Said there was a note in room saying no hot water. None found.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
They were nice, helpful. They held onto my luggage while I touristly walked to Green Lake after I checked out. That was nice of them. Nice location - I also walked to Carkeek Park on the Puget Sound via a nature trail and some neighborhood walking behind the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Amenities
Staff is friendly. Room is clean and comfortable would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025