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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 compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
A reception area with a sofa, a potted plant, a clock, and a counter with various items.

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.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(122 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Economy Double or Twin Room

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

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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. University of Washington and Woodland Park Zoo are also within 6 miles (10 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 - 12 min drive - 9.1 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

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grounds Coffee Co - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive

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

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 Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Motel on Sept 20, 2026 start from CA $97, 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. 725 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1084 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaquelin

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

Michael

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

Stephanie

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

david

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

Zhibek

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

Vito

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

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Really affordable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very nice. The room was clean there was secure parking for the area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secure parking (gated), extremely pleasant staff, room was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking secure clean and comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a nice, clean, quiet, well appointed room at the motel and the person who checked me in was super helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Thanks so much for ensuring I had such a comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for almost a week, very commutable to downtown. Secure parking, beds were comfy and lots of options for food in the area. Staff were super helpful and friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. Very secure property. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. Nice staff. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Belen

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was not in the most affluent area of Seattle however it was an amazing find, the nicest staff, immaculate rooms and super safe with a secure electric gate! It gets 6 gold stars from me especially at the price point - I will definitely be back for my next cruise!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, gated
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very clean, kind and helpful staff. About a 20 minute drive to downtown/Pike Place Market. Would recommend if you’re looking for a less expensive option in Seattle!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Remodel Secured parking Professional staff Ivars's restaurant up the street on the right, a little bit dated, good fish and service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying. Convenient to downtown Seattle and clean and safe rooms. Microwave and mini fridge is a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous! I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The parking was easy and secure. Staff were very nice and profeccional.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Misty Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always very friendly and personable. Very Clean room, affordable pricing, easy access, secure location. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026