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SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

2.5 star property
Hotel in San Rafael with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Free daily self-service breakfast
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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865 Franciso Blvd East, San Rafael, CA, 94901
  • Place, Marin Country Mart
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dominican University of California
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

San Rafael

At SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from San Francisco Bay and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Marin Country Mart. Highlights at this hotel include free self-service breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers in the lobby. Additionally, you'll find a vending machine. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Canal hotel include Golden Gate Bridge and Presidio of San Francisco.

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 - 18 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

Hotel in San Rafael with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and camper van/bus/lorry parking. Free self parking is available.

This San Rafael hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael offers 32 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. 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
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

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
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 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 15.0 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael?

Yep, SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael?

As of 13 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael on 4 Jan 2026 start from NZ$176.18, 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.

Are there any beaches close to SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael?

The closest beach to SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael is Stinson Beach (13.6 km).

Does SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael serve breakfast?

Sure does, free self-service brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael?

No, SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael?

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

Are pets allowed at SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael Reviews

6.4

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 154 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 164 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nora Resendiz

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was supposed to be a non smoking room but reeked of cigarettes. Bedding was dirty/stained.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Regina

The room smelled like pee. The pillows were flat and needed to be thrown away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay at this hotel. Disgusting unclean pillowcases caused inflammation and pimples on my girlfriend’s ear. The place feels extremely unsafe, the area and the people around the area make it feel extremely uncomfortable. We were very concerned for our safety staying at this hotel, for whether damage would be caused to our car whilst staying. We entered our room initially to the smell of marijuana, when alerting the front desk he offered to swap the room but did not apologise for it or seem to feel too bad. Our next room had a huge dent in the wall upon opening the door, but whatever. I have never felt unsafe staying at a hotel until this stay. Other guests were smoking marijuana outside the hotel room doors, that we had to tell to stop then eventually call the front room desk so they would in this no smoking hotel. This hotel cost $155 for the night, an incredible rip off, with issues that i would not even expect from a $50/night place. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baoning

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great. I checked in late. But everything works out! I am glad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexsandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Easy parking. Quiet area. Close to downtown town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad for the money
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

The room looks as it is on website. Very clean all around. Well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and works for a quick stay, but the surrounding area is just a little rough. Evidence of prostitution and partying is only 1 street away. I think the property itself is safe enough
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property looked great. Room clean and well cared for. Unfortunately this sight is not for people or construction workers who need to stay for the week. No parking. Have to park out on the street. $4000 worth of tools that were locked up on the truck still managed to get stollen out of the work truck
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ka Yan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is very limited and the room is not very clean with some ants
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Best bed we’ve ever had in a motel. Great nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just OK!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

Perfect Price

Very nice for the price. The breakfast was simple, but perfect for us. A bagel with cream cheese, yogurt, fruit and coffee. The location was also nice and centralized for all of our outings. Our room was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside was really nice and clean. Outside was a bit sketchy at first.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Desk clerk at check in was cold and abrupt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to my destination
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thurston

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian, Sacramento

Someone took a deuce in the fridge and the body wash wasn't conditioner and for that matter the shampoo wasn't really up to stuff either but other than the horrible experience it was really nice and staying up all night because all the noise was even better thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025