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Our top choices for San Rafael motels

A restaurant with wooden floors, black chairs, and tables. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

1. Villa Inn

Villa Inn
2.0 star property
Lincoln
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, room was quiet and had a few upgrades, staff was excellent, restaurant onsite, free parking."
United States
cassandra
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Villa Inn
A reception desk with a sign reading "NORTH BAY INN" above it.

2. North Bay Inn

North Bay Inn
2.0 star property
Canal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (975 reviews)
"Great stay! The hotel was super clean, comfortable, and well taken care of. Everyone we interacted with was genuinely kind and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again. Affordable too!!"
United States
Roseanne
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
North Bay Inn
A building with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

3. Marinwood Inn & Suites

Marinwood Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Novato
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Super clean , great amenities, great place to stay !!!"
United States
Ismael
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Marinwood Inn & Suites
A sign for Mur Woods Lodge with a stone pillar and a wooden signboard.

4. Muir Woods Lodge

Muir Woods Lodge
2.5 star property
Almonte
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Abrenna
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Muir Woods Lodge
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a sink, and a window overlooking a landscape.

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Mill Valley/Sausalito

Travelodge by Wyndham Mill Valley/Sausalito
2.0 star property
Mill Valley
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"quiet, clean and staff was helpful"
United States
Sangeeta
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Travelodge by Wyndham Mill Valley/Sausalito
A building with a sign indicating it is a motel, a window with shutters, and a row of pink roses along the side.

6. Tamalpais Motel

Tamalpais Motel
2.0 star property
Mill Valley
7.0 out of 10, Good, (293 reviews)
"Nice!"
United States
Gaurish
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Tamalpais Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, a television, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

7. Americas Best Value Inn Richmond San Francisco

Americas Best Value Inn Richmond San Francisco
2.0 star property
Richmond Annex
7.0 out of 10, Good, (828 reviews)
"Good location, rooms are clean easy to reserve"
United States
Sylvia
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Americas Best Value Inn Richmond San Francisco

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Pinole Berkeley

Days Inn by Wyndham Pinole Berkeley
2.5 star property
Pinole
6.8 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"The guy in the front desk ( BEN) is the worst. He’s very rude when you simply ask a question. Please do better at hiring your staff. Hire people who really like their job."
United States
Marvin
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Pinole Berkeley
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a sofa, and two framed pictures on the wall.

9. Lombard Plaza Motel

Lombard Plaza Motel
2.0 star property
Marina District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, updated rooms and friendly staff"
United States
LaDonna
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Lombard Plaza Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

10. Motel 6 Pinole, CA

Motel 6 Pinole, CA
2.0 star property
Pinole
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,014 reviews)
"T"
United States
Alexander
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Motel 6 Pinole, CA
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a shower area.

11. Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality
2.5 star property
Richmond District
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Great beds, great bathrooms, great location."
United States
Katharina
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality
A bedroom with a bed, a television, a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

12. Budget Inn

Budget Inn
2.0 star property
Richmond Annex
6.6 out of 10, (104 reviews)
"I spent two weeks here but WiFi was bad, staff was friendly loved them! Kitchenette was the best part! Loved everything! But WiFi connection Was unfortunately poor. They should just turn it off and not provide it."
United States
Stephanie
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Budget Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp. There is a framed picture on the wall and a carpeted floor.

13. Surf Motel

Surf Motel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean, good parking"
United States
Anil
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Surf Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a television.

14. Inn at Golden Gate

Inn at Golden Gate
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,018 reviews)
"Great location by Presidio, lots of restaurants, coffee shops, shops etc They have a filtered drinking water available in each room."
United States
Vladimir
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Inn at Golden Gate
A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a marble countertop, and various appliances including a coffee maker and a kettle.

15. Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco

Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco
2.0 star property
Marina District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Close to Presidio, 10 min to baker Beach, good dog friendly place to stay"
United States
steve
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Travelodge by Wyndham Presidio San Francisco
A reception area with a striped floor, a reception desk, a counter, a chandelier, and a wall-mounted TV.

16. Motel Capri

Motel Capri
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"great place to stay!"
United States
Kaylynn
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Motel Capri
A hotel room with a large bed, a black headboard, and a patterned throw blanket.

17. Seaside Inn

Seaside Inn
2.5 star property
Marina District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (193 reviews)
"Great location, amazing staff. We would definitely stay there again."
United States
Doug
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Seaside Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

18. Presidio Parkway Inn

Presidio Parkway Inn
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
7.6 out of 10, Good, (827 reviews)
"The location was great for exploring San Francisco. We were lucky enough to get the top corner room so we had a beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge. It was a great stay."
United States
John
The price is €98
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Presidio Parkway Inn
A modern outdoor patio with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a seating area with striped cushions.

19. Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District

Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District
2.0 star property
Marina District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (512 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
suzzana
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Signature Inn San Francisco Marina District
A person in a black suit crouching in a doorway, a red fire alarm on the wall, and a poster with a cityscape.

20. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA - Fisherman's Wharf

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA - Fisherman's Wharf
2.0 star property
Russian Hill
6.0 out of 10, (728 reviews)
"Close to nearby Ghirardelli and Fishermen’s wharf."
United States
Michelle
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA - Fisherman's Wharf
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Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

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San Rafael Motels information

Number of reviews
8,385
Accommodation
78 Motels
Lowest Price
€66
Highest Price
€182

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Rafael?
When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what San Rafael has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include San Francisco Bay in San Rafael, as well as Pier 39 and Oracle Park in the area.
What are motels like?
Motel properties often have free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveller taking a road trip along America's major roadways.
What are the best motels in San Rafael?
Here you'll find some of our customers' favourite motels to choose from in the larger area. Villa Inn: Stay within a short 6-minute drive of San Francisco Bay. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Bay: Free WiFi and parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. Central San Rafael is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) away. Muir Woods Lodge: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Located 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from the heart of San Rafael. Inn on Broadway: Central San Rafael is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) away. Free WiFi, free parking and concierge services are available during your stay. Lombard Plaza Motel: 13.1 mi (21 km) from the heart of San Rafael. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What can I do in San Rafael?
As you're sightseeing around this family-friendly area, take time to explore the shops and festivals. Visitors like San Rafael for the entertainment venues, forests and restaurants. Favourite places in and around San Rafael include San Francisco Bay, Pier 39 and Oracle Park. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: McNears Beach Country Park, Gerstle Park and Field of Dogs Dog Park. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Rebound Bookstore, Bay Area Discovery Museum and Presidio Tunnel Tops.
What's the seasonal weather like in San Rafael?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in San Rafael to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for San Rafael is 543 mm.
What are my options for getting around San Rafael while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in San Rafael to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), which is located 25 mi (40.3 km) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is 25.9 mi (41.7 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.