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Best Motel

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Bitter Lake

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Front of property
Economy Single Room
Reception
Desk, free WiFi
Towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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12045 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98133
  • Place, Northwest Hospital and Medical Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Carkeek Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Northgate Station
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 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
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

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Bitter Lake stay.Your stay at this Bitter Lake motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Northgate Station and Shoreline Community College. Also, Green Lake Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and University of Washington is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Northwest Hospital and Medical Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carkeek Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Northgate Station - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • North Seattle Community College - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Regal Thornton Place - 5 min drive - 2.6 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 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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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 Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Motel on May 3, 2026 start from CA $93, 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. 603 out of 900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 900 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suchanart

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

ANTHONY

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheng Yu

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employee who checked me in was excellent. He even remembered my name from my last stay, which I thought was incredibly impressive. The room is clean and really comfortable. I think this property is kind of a hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carsan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind people to deal with. Fast and easy. Also the parking lot is very well lit up at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nikhilesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was secure, I felt very safe at this hotel. It was very clean and updated. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ingerman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanjodh, elk grove

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel for the price , location convenient and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, very clean comfortable room. The locked gate is a big plus. We had a very good two night stay. A+ for a budget motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean place. The staff are exceptionally great!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was up to standards
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bheam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great security and great for that price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
still have not recieved deposit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Federal Way

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tanner

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly! I wish the gate code was printed on a larger piece of paper. Additionally, there was not housecleaning service everyday on our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rufus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice lady who checked me in, room was very clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025