Villa Inn

San Rafael motel with restaurant

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Dates

November 2025

6

December 2025

Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Near San Francisco Bay, Villa Inn offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a restaurant serving up top-rated dining options. Relax with free newspapers, unwind at the laundry facilities, or connect to WiFi from the comfort of your room.

Very good

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Self-serve laundry
Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

$122 nightly

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Tomorrow

Nov 7 - Nov 8

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

Desk

250 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

Desk

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

Desk

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Satellite channels

Desk

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

$118 nightly

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901

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

Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 38 min drive
Concord, CA (CCR-Buchanan Field) - 43 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 44 min drive
Richmond Transit Center - 20 min drive
Berkeley Station - 21 min drive
Emeryville Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
‪The Burren House - ‬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

Villa Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of San Francisco Bay. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Cafe Villa, which serves Italian cuisine. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and restaurant.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 60 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Express check-out available
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant

What to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Hand-held showerheads
Closed captioned TV
Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
Height-adjustable showerhead
Grab bar near toilet
Roll-in shower
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning

Sleep well

Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Cafe Villa - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Villa Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Villa Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Villa Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Villa Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Villa Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Villa Inn and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

Are there restaurants at or near Villa Inn?

Yes, Cafe Villa offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around Villa Inn like?

Villa Inn is located a short 13-minute walk from Dominican University of California. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

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Villa Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Breakfast

Restaurant

Bed

Shower

Location

Bathroom

Coffee

Refrigerator

What guests liked

The property offers a delicious continental breakfast with fresh fruit, warm waffles, and yummy muffins. (23 reviews)
Parking was convenient and easily accessible, with some rooms even having parking directly in front. (7 reviews)
The on-site restaurant offers good food and a complimentary continental breakfast with a variety of options. (9 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 22, 2025

The room was clean, and location was easy to find off the freeway. We would definitely stay here again. The only issue was the room above us was very, very noisy late into the night.

Christina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 7, 2025

Great stay!

Janie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 15, 2025

Cheap hotel, minimal breakfast, comfortable bed

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 4, 2025

Need more pillows

Cheryl, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 15, 2025

Italian restaurant on the property.

spencer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2025

Nice people. Convenient location. Decent breakfast. Loved that they will make waffles if you ask.

Allison, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Sep 7, 2025

Disappointing stay

Room clean, but bed uncomfortable, one pillow flat and lumpy and the other hard and overfilled. Shower had no place to put soap. Breakfast very disappointing with limited not very tasty options. Desk person helpful and friendly.

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 27, 2025

Very worn down. Relatively clean but rust stains all over the sink and ceiling. Mold and lots of ants in the shower some even on the bed

Randy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 23, 2025

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.

Peter, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 5, 2025

Good and can be better.

Internet felt slow to me. Housekeeping, Breakfast and Parking are alright. The AC and Heater can be better. Can we also get plastic ice bucket instead of paper.

Ahnaf, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 29, 2024

Friendly staff, clean room and quiet

Dave, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 17, 2025

The North Bay Hidden Gem

As always it was a wonderful stay, the only hotel I'll stay at when I'm visiting the Bay area. Always allow me to check in early without a fee , thanks.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 31, 2024

Cozy enough hotel for a short stay. Enjoyed the free breakfast (loved the waffles!)

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 2, 2023

I enjoyed my stay at the Inn.

Sheila, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 6, 2024

Will stay again

I enjoyed my stay...the staff was wonderful, the room clean, the bed was comfortable and the shower had hot water.

Sabrina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 21, 2025

Great service & great area for music shows Sweetwater- Rancho Nicasio - Hopmonk Novato Restaurant in facility. Don’t need much more to enjoy yourself

chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 27, 2024

We love the welcoming garden atmosphere, clean rooms and awesome staff!!!

Irene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 27, 2025

A safe, clean and no-frills inexpensive place to stay just outside San Rafael. Among many places much more pricey, it's a find. I haven't tried to adjoining restaurant or its free continental breakfast. I'll let others review it.

Rick, 1-night trip