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Villa Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in San Rafael with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

Photo gallery for Villa Inn

Lobby
Fridge, microwave
Laundry
Exterior
Desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May

Explore the area

Map
1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Dominican University of California
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Marin County Civic Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

San Rafael

At Villa Inn you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Dominican University of California and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Marin History Museum. 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 San Rafael motel include San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Double Rainbow Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The State Room - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Royal Ground Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪San Rafael Joe's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villa Inn

Motel in San Rafael with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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.

Languages

English, French, Italian

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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
  • 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

  • Free 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

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

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 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Inn on 14 May 2025 start from AU$192.65, 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

A bit worn, but good for the price.

The hotel is showing it's age, but it has a lot of good amenities. It has a nice vanity nook. The refrigerator works almost too well. The room was spacious and the bed was good but the pillows and linen wasn't great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older hotel but well-kept. The staff is very nice, there's a restaurant-bar connected to the hotel. The room is spacious and nice and clean. It is a bit older but we like to think it has character. Very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelique

Travelled with partner
This hotel is located in nice location for visit to Muir Woods and Point Reyes. I like that they have parking for all guests. The front desk lady was very kind and helpful. Also the restaurant (not associated with hotel) has excellent food and service. It provides the convenience for dinner after a long day. The hotel room itself is only OK. It’s a old Inn. The bed is comfortable though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mace

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

liuji

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Aldo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaiqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T

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

Ant issue

Everything was amazing, except for ants invading the bedroom with two beds! We had no food in the room, but could not use two beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gerald

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

Good for a night

Booked one night stay on our way to family event. Motel was clean and in pretty good repair. Desk staff were courteous and helpful in guiding us to places we needed to go. We were heading to a remote area so the convenient shopping was wonderful. Was located right off of freeway so getting around was pretty easy although there was a little morning traffic congestion. Continental breakfast was very basic. Is a nice motel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hot water doesnt come out enough for taking a shower. You may need to hurry taking a shower otherwise you may feel cold.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

erik

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff. Trying their best. Ate there the night before Thanksgiving, all prime ribs were raw.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean room and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

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

A returning customer

This was my 4th or 5th stay at Villa Inn. Clear and comfortable--and the excellent Italian restaurant is an added boon.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024