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Best Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Seattle with free parking

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 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
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Seattle

At Best Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Northwest Hospital and Medical Center and 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Northgate Station. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Bitter Lake motel include University of Washington and Woodland Park Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Puetz Golf Driving Range - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

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
  • ‪Gourmet Latte - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Niku Feast Yakiniku - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪온미 ONMI Korean Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Best Motel

Motel in Seattle with free parking
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 complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
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.

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
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. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Best Motel?

Best Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Motel?

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Motel on 21 Dec 2025 start from NZ$126.14, including 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.

Is parking available at Best Motel?

Yep, Best Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Best Motel?

The closest beach to Best Motel is Alki Beach (15.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Motel?

No, Best Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Best Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 774 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was secure. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. Even though it is in a bit of dodgy area, we as 4 females travelling, all felt safe. The staff are also extremely approachable. The room was clean, and pretty quiet, with great blackout curtains, and comfortable beds. Would happily recommend this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here was incredibly friendly; I had a great experience. Loved that it was a gated facility because this area is definitely not for the faint of heart. My one complaint about the room is the floors were filthy. My brand new socks turned black on the bottoms in 5 minutes so I wore my shoes the rest of the time I was in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

FAY

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a sketchy area. But this hotel had a security gate which made all the difference. Its clearly a completely renovated hotel. Very comfortable beds and covers. I cant say enough good things. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

Clean, cozy room

The bed was comfortable and the room was clean, though a bit cramped. Nice mini fridge and TV. Spacious bathroom, though it took a while to obtain hot water in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry

Disliked: Cleanliness
Floors and rugs were very dirty. If you walked without shoes your socks or feet were very dirty. Room/ air handler smelled of urine. They had placed an air freshener near the air handler without much result.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dewey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in lady,call and checked on me running late. When we arrived was one if not the best front desk I've ever encountered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Very clean and very comfy

The experience was exceptional for the money. Would rerurn and enjoy again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Pleasantly surprised

I was pleasantly surprised. Gated entry. friendly attendant. Fresh remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yushen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just older part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yirliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Service was excellent. They do a good job keeping you safe from the colorful locals. Beds were clean and comfortable. Floors in room did not feel clean and the tub drain needed to be cleaned out. At the price I'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriano Cesar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just spend one night and it was all good. Went to Seattle to spend the weekend and we slept in this hotel. Its not in downtown but for the price difference it’s worth. The room was very clean, the bed really comfortable. I received the $100 deposit back on the same day that I checked out. The motel has a gate so the motel surrounding didn’t really bother me as I just went to the hotel to sleep for a couple hours.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjelica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean property inside and out, staff was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

MARK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A well-run Motel in a seedy area.

The family that runs the Best Motel is terrific. They are helpful and courteous. And the room itself was very clean. What I didn't know from the reviews was that Aurora Ave, where the Motel is located, is one of the worst places in Seattle. But I figured it out when the reception agent had me sign forms that said no illegal activities would take place in my room. First time I've ever had to sign such a form, but I understand completely why the owners require it, as all kinds of illegal activities take place on the street just outside of the Motel. And so, while I rate the owners and the folks who work there very highly -- their service is first rate -- I do think that visitors unfamiliar with Seattle like myself should know more about the location. If you need peace and quiet and a location far from illegal activities, then the Best Motel, for all of its internal qualities, may not be altogether suitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Pentwater

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HVAC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The fridge was off. Didn't notice. Food got warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was rude to my wife because she was black which made it very difficult for the night. I would never return to this location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Honestly I like the fact that it's a gated community. And the staff are friendly & the only complaint, I speak only English so there's a language barrier. Other than that, I appreciate the fact that I have a roof over my head.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025