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Tamalpais Motel

2.0 star property
This welcoming motel near San Francisco Bay offers comfort and connectivity, providing travelers a convenient base with 24/7 attentive service.

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Tamalpais Motel (Mill Valley)
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Tamalpais Motel provides a practical retreat for Bay Area visitors. The property features reliable in-room WiFi for staying connected and complimentary self-parking that saves guests money. The 24-hour front desk ensures someone is always available to assist with traveler needs.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Queen Bed Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Bed Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 2 beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room 2 beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Mill Valley is home to Tamalpais Motel. Pier 39 and Union Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our Mill Valley travel guide
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680 REDWOOD HWY, Mill Valley, CA, 94941

What's nearby

  • Great walk in the park, great scenery & very quiet and serene
    Blackie's Pasture
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Explore the tranquil trails of Muir Woods National Monument surrounded by majestic redwoods in California's natural beauty
    Muir Woods National Monument
    12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Horseshoe Cove
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Richardson Bay Audubon Center
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Marin Theatre Company
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center
    19 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • In-N-Out Burger
    6 min walk
  • Equator Coffees & Teas
    3 min drive
  • Good Earth Natural Foods
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    8 min walk

About this property

Tamalpais Motel

Motel near San Francisco Bay
Located close to Presidio of San Francisco, Tamalpais Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Tamalpais Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Tamalpais Motel MILL VALLEY
Tamalpais Motel
Tamalpais Mill Valley
Tamalpais Motel Motel
Tamalpais Motel Mill Valley
Tamalpais Motel Motel Mill Valley

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamalpais Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tamalpais Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tamalpais Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Tamalpais Motel located?

Situated in Mill Valley, this motel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Sweetwater Music Hall and within 6 mi (10 km) of San Francisco Bay and Larkspur Ferry Terminal. Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Mount Tamalpais State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Tamalpais Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 275 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location off the freeway and near gorgeous nature.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

tami

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I’ve stayed twice at this motel. The staff is very nice. The first time I stayed was better than the second. It’s a fine motel if you’re of the mindset you get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room's are clean & nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s an area of shops close by
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I wish that there were bedside lamps. No A/C, but the weather at night was not too hot, so we were comfortable. Reasonable price, so nice and convenient stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very nice and the room was nice and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Very nice location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old place, quaint, but really run-down. There is construction right in front, making it quite dusty and noisy during the day. Price is on point, it is CHEAP, but don’t expect any amenities. There is not an ice machine. Next door to Strawberry Village, a nice shopping destination with a latprge Starbucks. And, In and Out is steps away!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Room was clean & comfortable. No robe or towel hooks in the bathroom. Had to run the sink hot water in order to eventually get shower hot water. Staff did solve the initial TV issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

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

Easy, affordable comfort

It was clean, well kept. Definitely lacking air conditioning but offered fans in lieu of a/c. Friendly and helpful. Easy to access off the highway. Definitely good if all you need is a spot to lay your head and get ready.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice stay. The beds and pillows were really nice and comfortable. It's older, but it has it's charm. It's right next to the freeway and you can hear the cars, but otherwise it was very quiet and peaceful. The only thing I wish it had was bedside lamps. Otherwise our room was had two rooms, one for each bed and I really liked that. The managers were very nice and helpful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Close to main roads. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

alvis

It’s clean and centrally located. Less than half the price of local hotels. Located just 100 feet from the 101 freeway, it’s slightly noisy. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

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

clean room

The room was super clean and the office people were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Good location for cost

Room very simple. No liquid soaps. No amenities. Ok for the price and decent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small and quaint. Clean. It is in the frontage road, so you do hear some traffic, but in the room it wasnt bad. There isnt an air conditioner, however, the room faced South, so it was a comfortable temperature
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gwendolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The walls in the bathroom were filthy all the way around. The light switches in the bathroom were also filthy. The shutters in the bedroom had goop on them. There is no place to hang any shirt or trousers, and there was no coffee. There was one small plastic drinking cup individually wrapped in a package that had already been opened. The staff was very kind and try to be as accommodating as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very courteous and friendly! Room was very comfortable and amenities were great! Will certainly stay again! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Horrible don’t stay. Weird smell. Bed was firm
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and near Mill Valley and Sausalito and the freeway. Staff were super helpful. When I left my laptop charging in the room after checking out, they called me right away and held it until I could get back that evening to pick it up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to where I needed to be
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANN

Liked: Staff & service
Sulina is helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Claus

Liked: Staff & service
Good stay, easy check in and out. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, and a simple, old motel that was clean, comfortable, nostalgic and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good price and nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024