North Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Adults-only motel in San Rafael with free parking

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Reception
Exterior
Room amenity
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Dining

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

Explore the area

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855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Dominican University of California
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Marin County Civic Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, King bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, King suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

San Rafael

At North Bay Inn you'll be 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from San Francisco Bay and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Marin Country Mart. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers in the lobby. Plus you'll find coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this San Rafael motel include Presidio of San Francisco and Golden Gate Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Dominican University of California - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 19 min drive
  • Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Donuts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Le Croissant Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

North Bay Inn

Adults-only motel in San Rafael with free parking
As a guest of North Bay Inn, you'll find coffee/tea in common area and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Rafael motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
North Bay Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Rafael motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. 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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

North Bay Inn
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at North Bay Inn?

North Bay Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at North Bay Inn?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Bay Inn on 18 Sept 2025 start from AU$144.23, 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 North Bay Inn?

Yep, North Bay Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to North Bay Inn?

The closest beach to North Bay Inn is Stinson Beach (13.7 km).

Is North Bay Inn family-friendly?

No, North Bay Inn is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at North Bay Inn?

No, North Bay Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at North Bay Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at North Bay Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.