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Best Motel

Property class: 2
Motel near Northgate Station in Seattle

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A building with stone-textured walls, large windows, and a red fire extinguisher.
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A reception area with a sofa, a potted plant, a clock, and a counter with various items.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Reviews

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.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a white pillow, and two bedside tables with lamps and a phone.

Economy Single Room

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

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Economy Double or Twin Room

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

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About the area

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).
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What's nearby

  • Puetz Golf Driving Range - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carkeek Park - 5 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Northgate Station - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • North Seattle Community College - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Washington - 15 min drive - 8.0 km

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
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gourmet Latte - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wagyu Factory - ‬14 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.

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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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Motel on Nov 28, 2026 start from CA $95, 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 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. 784 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1172 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this hotel the staff was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again. Amazing people and nice clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful and friendly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a motel, it was pretty good, I also felt safe in this hotel which was greatly appreciated. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , friendly staff, parking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy place to park safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was great .. staff was nice and location we good …
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the BEST motel that i have stayed in while here in Seattle. Cleanest property, nicest rooms, secured parking, great staff, and decent prices. Would very highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great. We were travelling through and stopped for the night. Very friendly and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gated and safe and clean and renovated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beside a black spot on bed sheet and a bug crawling on the wall, this place is worth staying
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute, clean, and even though I thought the neighborhood was not the greatest the place was very safe. Definitely staying again when in town. Staff very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love this place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was fine, staff was helpful. I liked the security of being behind the gate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good motel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic room, but very clean and the staff is very friendly. There’s a gate which has to security and an overall feeling of safety.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We literally just slept there for seven hours. It was everything we needed – clean, comfortable – and the price was very reasonable. The person at the front desk was very nice and warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The parking was fine and I felt secure .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure room was clean and price was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel for the price. Very clean and gated for safety. The staff Joy is awesome and helpul. It is hard to find a good person like Joy these days. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Really affordable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026