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Sunshine Motel

1.5 star property
Travelers can park their own vehicles and count on the helpful staff to ensure a relaxing stay at this welcoming property near Tacoma Dome.

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A motel with a two-story structure, a parking lot, and a red-roofed building in the background. - Sunshine Motel (Fife)
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a chair, a bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a sink. - Sunshine Motel (Fife)
A reception area with a reception desk, a potted plant, a framed picture on the wall, and a sign with a logo. - Sunshine Motel (Fife)
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Sunshine Motel provides practical comforts for visitors to the Tacoma area, including laundry facilities and WiFi in every room. The front desk operates around the clock, and the concierge team stands ready to assist guests throughout their stay.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

1 King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Fife, Sunshine Motel is in the city center. Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Tacoma and Children's Museum of Tacoma. Check out an event or a game at Tacoma Dome, and consider making time for Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Fife travel guide
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3801 Pacific Hwy E, Fife, WA, 98424

What's nearby

  • A large geodesic dome structure with an American flag, set against a backdrop of a snow-capped mountain and a forested area.
    Tacoma Dome
    5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • A stadium with two large arches and a central tower with a clock and American flag.
    Lumen Field
    47 min drive - 36.9 miles
  • BJ's Bingo
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Emerald Queen Casino
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
    8 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Commerce Street Station
    6 min drive
  • Union Station
    8 min drive
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    9 min walk
  • Emerald Queen Casino
    3 min drive
  • Pilot Express
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    19 min walk
  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    20 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 30 lbs per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunshine Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunshine Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sunshine Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sunshine Motel located?

Located in the heart of Fife, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from BJ's Bingo and within 3 mi (5 km) of Port of Tacoma and University of Washington Tacoma. Tacoma Dome and Emerald Queen Casino are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sunshine Motel Reviews

5.6

5.8

Cleanliness

5.8

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 132 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was nice and understanding helping me out when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So this hotel is strictly for people on a budget and/or don’t really care about your accommodations. Never stayed here before until this time. The room itself was huge, complete with a queen size bed, microwave and fridge. Lots of room. Rooms are quiet. Now for the exterior outside of the rooms, you get quite alot of colorful characters. If you stick to your own business, no one bothers you at all. Feels and looks sketchy. But that’s it. TV did not work. But the room did what i needed, and that was shower and sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and near restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trash neighborhood, trash people, dangerous environment, crime at night, unsafe parking lot for your vehicle
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nikita

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was cheap, and I got what I paid for. That said, there were no vermin. But the furniture was decades old and battered, there's a big patch on the ceiling painted with mismatched paint, the man behind the counter couldn't print a boarding .assignment because he didn't have a good grasp of the english language. This hotel would be where day laborers would pool resources and stay so I guess it serves a purpose, but I won't be returning. wow--that bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Madelynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely dirty, didn’t provide WiFi info, tv didn’t work, bedding stained, curtains wouldn’t shut. Literally would never stay there again, only had to because of my unique situation, thank goodness it was only two days. Also staff was awful, unhelpful, stared at you, and made things do uncomfortable. -1/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hilario

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s okay beds sheets were white with no stains.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service
There seem to be people living at the motel long term. They set up tables in the parking lot and cook out there and stay up to 1 AM or later with kids running around making noise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff and the room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Never stay here!

Not crowded, but a lot of yelling in the parking lot all night. Hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and neat room. Reserved parking in front of room. Many high end motels don’t have a bathroom this nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Belinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night only

Check in was courtesy, refrigerator was clean, microwave clean, carpet was dirty, large stains on chair, burn holes in bed linens, towels clean, tv had “weak signal” only static.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

job

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Noisy place all day and night. Many people loitering around. Room is dirty with chewing gum on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and under construction, different from the pictures Worst accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

2 star

Room needs more cleaning
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Peyal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On arrival I was told there was no more rooms, and was told to go to a different building with only smoking rooms available. The area was very sketchy with people standing around drinking/drugging and smoking outside and inside the building
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julien

Total lack of communication on the front office part, from beginning of check-in to check-out day. Thanks but No Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Brenda

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

No sunshine at the the Sunshine hotel

The room was filthy, dirty walls n floors, boogers on the walls, dust everywhere. There were european guests that cooked in the parking lot, played cards in the parking lot till late at night. They left it a mess till morning then had thier children clean it up. They were rude when i tried to converse with them, they dumped out an ashtray i used that was sitting on the air conditioning unit and threw it in front of my door. It was a sad, horrible experience. It was the only available room at the time but ill stay in a tent the next time, rather than have to pay for that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ajit

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There were bugs and ants in our room. Washroom door is cracked there is writing on the Washroom door making it look dirty. I had to buy bug and Ant spray to kill the bugs and ants. TV didn't have internet when we turned the TV on.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bathroom looked nicely renovated until we looked actually in it, the shower was black, the toilet was dirty. There were red stains on the floor. The room smelt like someone had smoked there for years even though it was a non-smoking room. Sheets were marked / stained. Every surface in the room was dirty and needed to be wiped down by us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Terrence

Disliked: Staff & service
i tried to rent a motel room in Fife Washington from Florida for my brother. The Proprietor said he could not take payment over the phone. He said I had to book online. He was not specific as to which service. I booked with expedia. Still tthe proprietor would not rent the room without the card being present to charge even after I filed the card with expedia. At first he said that he did not have anything from expedia. Then he said he had the reservation but needed the card. He left the premises in his car without renting the room to my brother.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not recommend

Hands down the grossest hotel I have ever stayed in my life. Host was very nice and helpful. However, the room smelled like they just sprayed a ton of glade all over. It had a dirty hand print on the door, holes in the walls and door. The office chairs look like they came from a dumpster, full of dirt and something I would not sit in. There we light bulbs missing and some didn’t even work. And the smell was so bad in the room, it was almost unbearable. The shower had zero water pressure and almost didn’t even work. It was just a lite waterfall of water that came out. There we stains and rips on the bed sheets and there were a ton of buttons missing from the phone in the room. So, overall I would not ever stay there again or recommend anyone to for the sake of hygiene, cleanliness and the smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Depends the room

The walls is falling apart. Sometimes water luke warm. Carpet is getting stain some walls needs wash. Refringe not cold. Microwave don-t work. Tv is dim. Spiderwibes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023