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Our top choices for San Rafael motels

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Villa Inn

Villa Inn
2.0 star property
Lincoln
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"This older property has real charm, very clean, awesome restaurant on site, excellent staff!"
United States
Irene
The price is AED 417
AED 467 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Villa Inn
Reception

North Bay Inn

North Bay Inn
2.0 star property
Canal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (965 reviews)
"It’s a great place to stay! Nice big bed, it’s got a table, tv, mini fridge with a microwave and a nice shower, front desk lady is really nice. Oh and there’s free parking."
United States
Aleksandr
The price is AED 426
AED 478 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
North Bay Inn
Exterior

Adrian Hotel

Adrian Hotel
Downtown San Francisco
"Just not it"
United States
Stone
The price is AED 250
AED 294 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Adrian Hotel
Exterior

Muir Woods Lodge

Muir Woods Lodge
2.5 star property
Almonte
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Lovely staff, perfectly nice place to stay the night"
United States
Nicholas
The price is AED 384
AED 430 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Muir Woods Lodge
Lobby

Super 8 by Wyndham Petaluma

Super 8 by Wyndham Petaluma
2.0 star property
Petaluma
6.4 out of 10, (1,006 reviews)
"easy going easy parking clean bed and good location"
United States
Maria
The price is AED 265
AED 310 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Super 8 by Wyndham Petaluma
Exterior

Carquinez Inn Vallejo I 80 Near Napa Valley

Carquinez Inn Vallejo I 80 Near Napa Valley
2.5 star property
Vallejo
5.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"I had reserved 2 rooms at this inn, which turned out to be a very run-down motel that had several people living there permanently. The photos that I saw on the hotels.com website were fine. It had a rating of 8, with only one review. The reality of the two rooms we stayed in was nowhere near the photos. We had family staying with us from our of the country, and I was notified that we had rooms in such terrible condition. Our room had dirty floors, a broken lamp, burned-out lightbulbs, chairs...
United States
KATHRYN
The price is AED 257
AED 320 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Carquinez Inn Vallejo I 80 Near Napa Valley
Exterior

Marinwood Inn & Suites

Marinwood Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Novato
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Loved my stay!!!!"
United States
Dylan
The price is AED 342
AED 411 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Marinwood Inn & Suites
Exterior

Studio 6 – Oakland, CA – San Francisco Berkeley Area

Studio 6 – Oakland, CA – San Francisco Berkeley Area
2.0 star property
Dimond
6.0 out of 10, (11 reviews)
"Got bites"
United States
Alec
The price is AED 272
AED 310 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Studio 6 – Oakland, CA – San Francisco Berkeley Area
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom (Self check-in) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality

Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality
2.5 star property
Richmond District
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Easy quiet stay "
United States
Sean
The price is AED 331
AED 680 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Geary Parkway Motel At Mine Hospitality
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Vallejo, CA - Six Flags West

Motel 6 Vallejo, CA - Six Flags West
2.0 star property
Vallejo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (680 reviews)
"Front desk staff have been extremely helpful"
United States
Mia
The price is AED 229
AED 264 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Motel 6 Vallejo, CA - Six Flags West
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Rodeway Inn Alameda-Oakland

Rodeway Inn Alameda-Oakland
2.0 star property
West Alameda
6.4 out of 10, (717 reviews)
"Cleaning ladies were amazingthe and the staff was very organized and maintained property well ."
United States
Michelle
The price is AED 347
AED 396 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Rodeway Inn Alameda-Oakland
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Travelodge by Wyndham Mill Valley/Sausalito

Travelodge by Wyndham Mill Valley/Sausalito
2.0 star property
Mill Valley
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"They are kind and the location is good."
Japan
Shin
The price is AED 431
AED 483 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Travelodge by Wyndham Mill Valley/Sausalito
Queen Bed Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

Tamalpais Motel

Tamalpais Motel
2.0 star property
Mill Valley
7.0 out of 10, Good, (288 reviews)
"The accommodations were quaint. Close by to local stores. Room was clean and the costs was low but satisfying well kept."
United States
Daniel
The price is AED 426
AED 478 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Tamalpais Motel
BBQ/picnic area

Days Inn by Wyndham Pinole Berkeley

Days Inn by Wyndham Pinole Berkeley
2.5 star property
Pinole
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Shower took awhile to drain otherwise it was good for the price"
United States
Mark
The price is AED 304
AED 335 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Days Inn by Wyndham Pinole Berkeley
1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Budget Inn

Budget Inn
2.0 star property
Richmond Annex
6.6 out of 10, (90 reviews)
"It wD a good stay"
United States
Darrell
The price is AED 262
AED 288 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Budget Inn
Lobby

Geneva Motel Daly City

Geneva Motel Daly City
2.0 star property
Daly City
6.2 out of 10, (225 reviews)
"Excellent room"
United States
Jone
The price is AED 1,584
AED 1,790 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Geneva Motel Daly City
Reception

El Camino Inn

El Camino Inn
2.0 star property
Daly City
6.8 out of 10, (907 reviews)
The price is AED 360
AED 407 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
El Camino Inn
Room, 2 Double Beds | Television

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, (817 reviews)
"The property was quiet even though it was close to the freeway."
United States
Jennifer
The price is AED 307
AED 337 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Americas Best Value Inn Richmond San Francisco
Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Mylo Hotel

Mylo Hotel
2.5 star property
Daly City
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Thank you for hospitality."
United States
Jose
The price is AED 277
AED 319 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Mylo Hotel
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Pinole, CA

Motel 6 Pinole, CA
2.0 star property
Pinole
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms it was dirty"
United States
Danyal
The price is AED 257
AED 283 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Motel 6 Pinole, CA
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Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"One of the biggest benefits to Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf was the close proximity to all of the "tourist" locations. We were able to walk to many of the sites that we wanted to see and parking at the hotel was a big advantage. There is an incredible breakfast place called the "Board and Drink" that was fantastic and it is within a half block walk from the hotel. We would stay at Caza again without any hesitation."
Ronnie 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Rafael?
Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy more of the attractions in San Rafael. Not-to-be-missed sights include San Francisco Bay in San Rafael, as well as Oracle Park and Alcatraz Island in the area.
What are motels like?
Motels often have free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Motels began in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the tired traveler 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' top motels to choose from in the larger area. Villa Inn: Stay within a short 7-minute drive of San Francisco Bay. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Oakland, CA - Embarcadero: Free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace are available during your stay. Central San Rafael is 20.4 mi (32.8 km) away. Surf Motel: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 13.1 mi (21 km) from the heart of San Rafael. Muir Woods Lodge: Central San Rafael is 6.4 mi (10.4 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like air conditioning. Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Bay: 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from the heart of San Rafael. Enjoy access to the free WiFi, parking, and terrace.
What can I do in San Rafael?
As you're sightseeing around this family-friendly area, take time to check out the shops and festivals. Visitors like San Rafael for the entertainment venues, forests, and restaurants. Favorite places in and around San Rafael include San Francisco Bay, Oracle Park, and Alcatraz Island. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: McNears Beach Country Park, Gerstle Park, and Field of Dogs Dog Park. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Classic Billiards and Rebound Bookstore.
What's the seasonal weather like in San Rafael?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, 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 temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 51°F. Average annual precipitation for San Rafael is 21 inches.
What are my options for getting around San Rafael when 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 Intl. Airport (OAK), which is located 25 mi (40.3 km) away from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 25.9 mi (41.7 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.