Best Motel

Motel perfectly located for exploring Bitter Lake

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12045 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98133

Place, Puetz Golf Driving Range
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Carkeek Park
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Northgate Station
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room

Wonderful

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Economy Double or Twin Room

Wonderful

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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
Seattle Waterfront - 17 min drive - 16.9 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
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 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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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Microwave

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

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

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.

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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 May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Motel on May 24, 2026 start from CA $102, 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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Feb 17, 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family

Feb 15, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very friendly staff. Property was secure and the room was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

kai

Feb 14, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Feb 14, 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Feb 13, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Talise

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

Rachael

Travelled with partner

Feb 6, 2026

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

the room was nice, a little dirty but not terrible. The neighborhood wasn't ideal either but was walkable to nearby shops. it felt very secure once in the room and secure parking.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Osmel

Feb 5, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Business traveller

Feb 4, 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan 23, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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Parking and transportation

Accessibility

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Bathroom

Food and drink

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Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You need to know

We should mention

Frequently asked questions

Best Motel Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

9.4/10

9.6/10

8.2/10

9.0/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Isabella

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Paul

10/10 Excellent

kai

kai

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Matthew

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Leonard

10/10 Excellent

Talise

Talise

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Joshua

8/10 Good

asif

asif

8/10 Good

Rachael

Rachael

10/10 Excellent