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Tamalpais Motel

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Room 2 beds
Queen Bed Room | Bathroom
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

Explore the area

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680 REDWOOD HWY, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
  • Place, Richardson Bay Audubon Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blackie's Pasture
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marin Theatre Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Bed Room

Queen Bed Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 2 beds

Room 2 beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mill Valley

At Tamalpais Motel, you'll be 7.5 km (4.6 mi) from San Francisco Bay and 11.3 km (7 mi) from Presidio of San Francisco. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Mill Valley motel include Golden Gate Bridge and Walt Disney Family Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Cove - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Richardson Bay Audubon Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Blackie's Pasture - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Marin Theatre Company - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Muir Woods National Monument - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Equator Coffees & Teas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Good Earth Natural Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Tamalpais Motel

Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mill Valley motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Tamalpais Motel offers 20 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Tamalpais Motel MILL VALLEY
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Tamalpais Mill Valley
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Tamalpais Motel Mill Valley
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tamalpais Motel?

Tamalpais Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tamalpais Motel?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tamalpais Motel on 31 Mar 2026 start from AU$145, 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.

Is parking available at Tamalpais Motel?

Yep, Tamalpais Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tamalpais Motel?

The closest beach to Tamalpais Motel is Ocean Beach (14.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tamalpais Motel?

No, Tamalpais Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tamalpais Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tamalpais Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tamalpais Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 277 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

tami

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I’ve stayed twice at this motel. The staff is very nice. The first time I stayed was better than the second. It’s a fine motel if you’re of the mindset you get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Horrible don’t stay. Weird smell. Bed was firm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very courteous and friendly! Room was very comfortable and amenities were great! Will certainly stay again! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jahid, Los Angeles

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had a very bad experience,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornez

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old place, quaint, but really run-down. There is construction right in front, making it quite dusty and noisy during the day. Price is on point, it is CHEAP, but don’t expect any amenities. There is not an ice machine. Next door to Strawberry Village, a nice shopping destination with a latprge Starbucks. And, In and Out is steps away!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Awadalla, Norco

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luz Veronica

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was really bad at night time some bugs started to bite I was itching all the way to my house, I went stray to take a shower and throw the clothes I was wearing in my washer, also I asked for a quiet room, and all night I could hear the loud neighbors they soo loud, sorry but never again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and near Mill Valley and Sausalito and the freeway. Staff were super helpful. When I left my laptop charging in the room after checking out, they called me right away and held it until I could get back that evening to pick it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s an area of shops close by
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with family
Room was clean & comfortable. No robe or towel hooks in the bathroom. Had to run the sink hot water in order to eventually get shower hot water. Staff did solve the initial TV issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE CARLOS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Estuve en California para asistir al Sound Summit y necesitaba hospedarme cerca, encontré al Motel Tamalpais en Google y no me arrepiento de haberlo elegido, es muy acogedor, silencioso pese a estar al lado de la carretera, es limpio y bien equipado, inclusive tienes comercios como 7 eleven y Mc Donalds a sólo un paso. La administración es muy servicial y considerada, fue una gran experiencia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location off the freeway and near gorgeous nature.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward, Redondo Beach

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked great in the Expedia pictures, but is very run down, dirty and unclean - this felt like a bait and switch. Traffic noise from 101 really loud; No AC so with windows closed no ventilation. Carpet is filthy and didn’t feel good walking barefoot. Cockroach in bathtub. When I went to get the towel off the rack, the entire rack popped off the supports on the wall. Didn’t plug anything into the outlets as was worried it was sketchy. All furniture is old, dingy and covered with scrapes and dings. This is not a cool old motel that’s been renovated and looks great - this is an old motel that hasn’t had anything except paint. Avoid.
Carpet is filthy
Missing neon letters indicative of how the room was.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANN

Liked: Staff & service
Sulina is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I wish that there were bedside lamps. No A/C, but the weather at night was not too hot, so we were comfortable. Reasonable price, so nice and convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room's are clean & nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was old and outdated. The room was cramped and creepy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was ok nothing special great place to rest but the bathroom was small I was not able to move inside the shower without getting hit in that tight space also it’s next to the freeway so there is a lot of noise… The clerk was very nice and helpful with all our questions the only down fall was the noise and the bathroom but other then that the place was clean and very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to where I needed to be
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hongzhen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025