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Villa Inn

2.0 star property

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Italian cuisine
Exterior
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar

Explore the area

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1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Marin County Civic Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

San Rafael

At Villa Inn you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Dominican University of California and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Cafe Villa, serves Italian cuisine. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Lincoln motel include Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caleruega Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sana’a Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Villa - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Villa Inn

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Villa Inn also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

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

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Villa Inn offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. 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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Villa

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and Discover. 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

Villa Inn
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Villa Inn?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Inn?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Inn on 24 Mar 2026 start from AU$173, 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 Villa Inn?

Yep, Villa Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Villa Inn?

The closest beach to Villa Inn is Stinson Beach (14.1 km).

Is Villa Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Villa Inn is a hit with families.

Does Villa Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Inn?

No, Villa Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Villa Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Villa Inn's onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Villa Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Villa Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marianna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelvin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First, the good: Bed was clean and comfortable. Overall facility was clean and quiet and room was clean. Bathroom fixtures were updated. Less than good: The room would greatly benefit from a coat of paint. Not just a few marks—it’s really worn-looking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience. Room had been updated. Good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenyatta

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and quiet. Friendly staff…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ruby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper clean and great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

meagan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room needed help. I was adjusted for the payment as it wasn't a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Amenities
Cool bar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly, Roseville

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a mellow facility. The rooms are large. They have a good breakfast offering
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lasarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUDITH

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dineen

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel itself is quaint, this is not your big chain hotels, so slightly outdated. Family owned. Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Room had a refrig, freezer and microwave. Staff was very cordial. Restaurant food was very good. Location was perfect for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Komalben

Liked: Staff & service
The place was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025