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Villa Inn

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

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Italian cuisine
Exterior
Lobby
Desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Front of property
Near San Francisco Bay, Villa Inn offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a restaurant serving up top-rated dining options. Relax with free newspapers, unwind at the laundry facilities, or connect to WiFi from the comfort of your room.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €105
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

San Rafael is home to Villa Inn. Muir Woods National Monument is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Book Passage and Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
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

  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Laos Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Cuisine of India - ‬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, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • 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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Inn on 31 Aug 2025 start from €105.34, 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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1008 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is good, place is conveniently located, easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant on site, plenty of other options within walking distance. Nice secluded area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonable price for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Clean, quiet, and a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, beds and pillows are comfortable. All you need for a night or five without spending a fortune on the city. We were only there for a night but would gladly spend more here if needed. The included breakfast was very good as a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

minchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here one night. It’s Quiet. Friendly staff, Clean, good price and breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good value, pleasant and helpful employees, parking adequate but difficult to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

xiaojian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place with comfort. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Italian restaurant on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

al

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

8/10 Good

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room had an overpowering smell of bleach. Made my eyes water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fred

Near freeway. Noisy neigbours
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Wonderful Hotel

Great hotel at a great price. Very helpful and courteous staff. Only place I stay at when visiting the Bay Area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Heidi

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

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited breakfast and the AC in the bedroom took quite a while to cool down the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here during the last week in July. The front desk staff was very courteous and friendly. We stayed in room 14 and it was very quiet. We had daily housekeeping service. The complimentary breakfast in the restaurant included eggs, bagels with cream cheese, blueberry muffins, boxed cereals, coffee, and juice. Waffles are available upon request. Parking was conveniently available directly in front of our room. The room rate was very reasonable compared to others in the area. We would definitely stay there again. eggs service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just s continental breskfast. Not overly vlean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the noisy freeway and train noise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean room and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was generally a good value for the cost. However, I am an elderly woman and was assigned a room on the second floor. The property has no elevator so I was obliged to lug my suitcase up a flight of stairs to get to my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

FREDRICK

Outdated amenities.. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Peaceful property, older and vintage but still pleasant. Cleanliness of the bathroom needed to be better as there were cobwebs in the window and splats on the wall. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025