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North Bay Inn

Property class: 2

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A reception desk with a sign reading "NORTH BAY INN" above it.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a table with a tray.
A hotel reception area with a television displaying a news program, a vase with flowers, and a water dispenser.
A breakfast bar with various food items and a coffee machine.
A North Bay Inn sign with a vacancy message, surrounded by landscaping and a building with a red-tiled roof.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Explore the area

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855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, King suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a small table with a tray.

Standard Room, King suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, King bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Rafael

At North Bay Inn you'll be 3.2 km (2 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 Canal motel include Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods National Monument.
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What's nearby

  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Marin Country Mart - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Dominican University of California - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • San Francisco Bay - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Picante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yu Shang - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬20 min walk

About this property

North Bay Inn

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
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 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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 17 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Bay Inn on 25 Oct 2026 start from AU$194, 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.

North Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 987 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Staff was nice, quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice throw-back motel; certainly not an Inn. But fine for us. Surprised at how quiet it was, considering its proximity to the freeways. Comfortable beds, too. Safe parking in front of the room. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
North Bay is an older hotel and dated. While the room was clean, the carpet and furnishing are older. We chose this place because of the location close to highway 101.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property has regular look to it from the outside, but the room is what counts and they seem to have been recently modernized to give you the big hotel look and feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice affordable hotel! I will definitely be coming back! Cards sometimes don’t work but the front desk staff will help fix that. Overall it was pretty clean and tidy, excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, friendly staff. Good rates
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great, short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay for a few nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Easy access to freeway and parking lot is simple
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and property, super friendly staff, will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious, with ample storage for two people. The motel is conveniently located near the I580-101 freeway junction, which is an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally clean place to get a bed for the night. Property is quite clean and up to date for the price you pay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

I like this place is good the hotel and the The lady was very kind and welcomed us with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and housekeeping was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly, great price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Just a quiet motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024