Villa Inn

Motel in San Rafael with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Villa Inn sits near San Francisco Bay, offering travelers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a restaurant known for quality dining. Guests can browse free newspapers, take care of laundry on-site, and connect to WiFi from their rooms.

Very good

Popular amenities

Laundry
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Tomorrow

Nov 4 - Nov 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

Desk

23 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

Desk

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

Desk

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

Desk

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the area

1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

Dominican University of California - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Falkirk Cultural Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
‪Caleruega Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
‪Laos Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
‪Double Rainbow Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Villa Inn

Motel near San Francisco Bay

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, laundry facilities and a restaurant at Villa Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

Free self-parking
Express check-out, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options and helpful staff

Room features

All 60 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Cafe Villa

Family friendly

In-room cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Hand-held showerhead
Height-adjustable showerhead
In-room roll-in shower
Lever door handles
Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Microwave
Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning
Desk
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Villa Inn

Villa Inn San Rafael

Villa San Rafael

Villa Inn Motel

Villa Inn San Rafael

Villa Inn Motel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Inn?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Inn on 4 Nov 2025 start from NZ$214.85, 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.

How much is parking at Villa Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Villa Inn?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Villa Inn located?

Situated in San Rafael, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Dominican University of California, Marin History Museum and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Falkirk Cultural Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Villa Inn Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

James

7 Sept 2025

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

Best option in the area that’s pet friendly. The restaurant has really good Italian food!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

14 Sept 2025

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

Comfortable bed/pillows/towels

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janie

7 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

29 Sept 2025

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

Nicest people own this property. Working on improvements and upgrades.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Renata

19 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

reasonable price for the room.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

15 Jul 2025

Liked: Room comfort

Cheap hotel, minimal breakfast, comfortable bed

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

spencer

15 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Italian restaurant on the property.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

16 Jun 2025

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

Nice people. Convenient location. Decent breakfast. Loved that they will make waffles if you ask.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Obed

3 Sept 2025

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

My workers say the had bed bugs

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

18 May 2025

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

The room was very clean. The restaurant had very good food and the beverages in the bar were tasty. The staff were very nice. We will stay again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

al

9 Aug 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It’s a real shame that the pool facilities is completely not existence any longer. It would’ve really been nice to be able to use the pool facilities.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

23 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This establishment is a quaint motel, it has a restaurant (Italian) attached to the property. Check in was simple, room was small but had everything we needed for our 1 night stay, price was good too. The room was clean & comfortable. 10/10 from us.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

29 Nov 2024

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

Friendly staff, clean room and quiet

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ahnaf

5 Aug 2025

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

Good and can be better.

Internet felt slow to me. Housekeeping, Breakfast and Parking are alright. The AC and Heater can be better. Can we also get plastic ice bucket instead of paper.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cozy enough hotel for a short stay. Enjoyed the free breakfast (loved the waffles!)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

6 Sept 2024

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

Will stay again

I enjoyed my stay...the staff was wonderful, the room clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower had hot water.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

27 Jun 2024

We love the welcoming garden atmosphere, clean rooms and awesome staff!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Feb 2025

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

The North Bay Hidden Gem

As always it was a wonderful stay, the only hotel I'll stay at when I'm visiting the Bay area. Always allow me to check in early without a fee , thanks.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

16 Sept 2024

Pleasant place

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

21 Feb 2025

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

Great service & great area for music shows Sweetwater- Rancho Nicasio - Hopmonk Novato Restaurant in facility. Don’t need much more to enjoy yourself

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ric

14 Oct 2024

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

Very convenient for my trip purpose. Staff was friendly, Continental breakfast sufficient. Room was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

geohumphery

21 Oct 2023

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

It was great staying in this hotel, great services

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

16 Jul 2024

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

This property is very convenient located, close to the Guide Dogs for the Blind head quarters, clean and simple.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

27 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A safe, clean and no-frills inexpensive place to stay just outside San Rafael. Among many places much more pricey, it's a find. I haven't tried to adjoining restaurant or its free continental breakfast. I'll let others review it.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025