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Best Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers appreciate the attentive staff and in-room WiFi that keeps them connected while enjoying this welcoming motel's simple pleasures

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Best Motel provides a convenient base near Woodland Park Zoo. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of the free self-parking. Previous visitors consistently mention how helpful the staff is during their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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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 | Desk, free WiFi

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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 neighborhood

Bitter Lake, a neighborhood in Seattle, is home to Best Motel. Seattle Cruise Ship Terminal 91 and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pike Place Market and Alderwood Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Seattle Center or T-Mobile Park. Visit our Seattle travel guide
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12045 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA, 98133

What's nearby

  • Carkeek is my favorite park in Seattle and it's perfect for sunset watching.
    Carkeek Park
    4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Puetz Golf Driving Range
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Northwest Hospital and Medical Center
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northgate Station
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • North Seattle Community College
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Northgate 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
  • Chick-fil-A
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Gourmet Latte
    16 min walk
  • 온미 ONMI Korean Restaurant
    14 min walk

About this property

Best Motel

Motel near University of Washington
Near Woodland Park Zoo, Best Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Motel include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Motel located?

Located in Bitter Lake, this motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Northwest Hospital and Medical Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Northgate Station and Green Lake Park. University of Washington and Woodland Park Zoo are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Best Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 804 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 804 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 804 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 804 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 804 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanjodh

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

Amy

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

paul

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Theodore

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely remodeled motel (especially for the area) room was excellent and staff very friendly and helpful. I will absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lizbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time we stayed here. It private and the staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lurana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really like the gated parking option and how close the motel is to popular locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe parking. Close to hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy clean comfy stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

glen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and a clean, quiet room at a very reasonable rate! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well priced hotel near shops and grocery stores locations. If you are looking for a good value place to stay in Seattle this is a good, simple and clean choice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hidden gem in Seattle. Very affordable, wonderful staff, clean, safe a well appointed rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checking in was fast and easy. The front desk was nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjelica

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

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, parking has coded entry so very safe. Staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I found it easy to find, front staff was incredible and friendly, parking great, access to t-mobile park was only 20 minutes away. Overall we were super satisfied with this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place smells amazing, very clean - great price and amazing staff. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donyale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms/microwave & fridge in room/friendly staff/gated parking/nice sized tv/comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Theyre always so nice and friendly and have great rates. Ive stayed there 4 or 5 times now
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xyrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice! Transit, dispensary, and plaza with food places are nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was awesome they were friendly and in my opinion i think having friendly staff/owners always makes a stay feel more comfortable and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tanner

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

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was awesome. rooms were clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025