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Villa Inn

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

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Italian cuisine
Lobby
Desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 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 Presidio of San Francisco.
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What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caleruega Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laos Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Double Rainbow Cafe - ‬2 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.

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SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Rafael

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
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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

  • 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

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 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Inn on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$213.28, 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1010 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Aaron, Fresno

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Clean, quiet, and a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Great weekend

Stayed here for a family wedding and found the restaurant on the facility to be one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever eaten at Marcello and his staff were friendly. The place is cute and quaint and well taken care. Definitely the best value in the Bay Area and Marin County.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This establishment is a quaint motel, it has a restaurant (Italian) attached to the property. Check in was simple, room was small but had everything we needed for our 1 night stay, price was good too. The room was clean & comfortable. 10/10 from us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel, Geyserville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice people. Convenient location. Decent breakfast. Loved that they will make waffles if you ask.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

xiaojian, sunnyvale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place with comfort. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Good Stay

Our stay was good. The clerk at check in was very nice. The bed mattress was very old and the bed squeaked. It was comfortable enough though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gerry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water in the room. The handle on the mixing valve was busted and busted for some time. There's no way I was the first one to notice. Very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

joan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jone

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The beds were very uncomfortable as well as the pillows. The breakfast was only cold bagels and some cereals.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The restaurant had very good food and the beverages in the bar were tasty. The staff were very nice. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Italian restaurant on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Spacious and quiet, but dated rooms

The motel was fine for a quick stay. I came with a coffee machine, fridge and a microwave. The carpets looked really old and dirty and the bathroom was clearly dated from the 80's. It was quite spacious and quiet. The continental breakfast was quite filling and the lovely lady made us waffles, which was a great touch to the usual donuts as a continental breakfast in other motels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Peaceful property, older and vintage but still pleasant. Cleanliness of the bathroom needed to be better as there were cobwebs in the window and splats on the wall. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

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

Will travel for a race!

This is an older hotel - kinda feels like visiting my grandma. That said, the rooms are spacious, the folks are super friendly. If you need 5-star, go elsewhere. If you want friendly and affordable with good amenities, stay here. I stay here every time I travel to a Bay Area race.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Large room but poorly maintained and much of the property appears to be under construction.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025