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North Bay Inn

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

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

Explore the area

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855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Larkspur Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, King suite

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, King suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, King bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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 Canal motel include Golden Gate Bridge and Presidio of San Francisco.
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What's nearby

  • Marin Country Mart - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Dominican University of California - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Picante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches - ‬13 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
  • 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

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 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Bay Inn on 28 Jan 2026 start from AU$167.76, 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. 313 out of 945 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 945 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 945 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 945 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 945 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shuvo

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside was clean and nice. Could hear noise from outside quite a bit and 2nd floor too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Issa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Williamsburg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old building with newly redone bathrooms and painted walls, but the carpet had a hole in it. You could see the concrete floor. There were about 4 burn marks on the carpet. Really bad appearance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you need a place to stay it's a place to stay. The night I stayed there were a bunch of modified cars and lowrider trucks ripping around the neighbourhood with latin American flags out the windows. Perhaps it was after a football (soccer) match or something, hopefully not a turf war although there was a police presence in response to the chaos. This is a bare bones, tired motel. The carpet was in a sorry state but the toilet was clean. If you just need to a place to crash after a day of driving and you're a man, it's probably fine. The thing that pissed me off was that two members of staff tried to enter my room at 9am with the master key while I was still asleep despite checkout being 11am. I had to rush to the door to stop them from coming in because there's no security lock. It disrupted my sleep, which I did not appreciate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Burt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Not a bad place. Not a great place. Just a place to stay. Fit what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

Ease of check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

FERNANDO

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bed

The bed was comfortable. No food option, actually.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik, Chico

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Renovated bathroom. Could open window. But advertised free breakfast which was false. And cardboard dumpster at Harbor Freight was emptied each morning at 4:45am because they are too cheap to get a box compactor/bailer.
Vanity and sink outside bathroom
New tile of shower surround
New eco double flush toilet
Desk has drawer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

I reserved 3 rooms and messaged and called requesting an early check in. The person said no problem. I called the day of confirming early check in. The rooms were not ready at the agreed upon time. After the event at 10:30 when we returned the TV in my room didn’t work. I noticed the person who eventually came to office and was told there was nobody there to look at it. All in all it was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no one there to check us in. Terrible service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sybill

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garreth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly, great price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Quick Stop, Friendly and Clean

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My son is student at nearby Famous college. We have visited on several occasions. Anita the property's manager always made us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025