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Marin Lodge

2.0 star property
Nestled near San Francisco Bay, Marin Lodge offers travelers a strategic location for exploring the area while providing a comfortable base for daily adventures.

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Marin Lodge, near San Francisco Bay, offers easy access to attractions. Guests enjoy WiFi, a relaxing lobby with coffee/tea, and free self-parking, which previous visitors appreciated. The helpful staff adds to the welcoming atmosphere, making stays memorable.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(120 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lincoln, a neighborhood in San Rafael, is home to Marin Lodge. Muir Woods National Monument and Golden Gate Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. Falkirk Cultural Center and Book Passage are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our San Rafael travel guide
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1735 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

  • A statue of a man holding a staff in a garden with a white building in the background.
    Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • A tall tower with a pointed top, a fountain in a circular pool, and a bridge with scaffolding.
    Marin County Civic Center
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Dominican University of California
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Falkirk Cultural Center
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond Transit Center
    20 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Burren House
    2 min drive
  • Pink Owl Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Caleruega Dining Hall
    3 min drive
  • Sana’a Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Royal Ground Coffee
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Marin Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Marin Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Marin Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marin Lodge located?

Located in Lincoln, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Dominican University of California, Mission San Rafael Arcangel, and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market. Marin County Civic Center and Falkirk Cultural Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Marin Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 821 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and helpful staff; clean and comfortable room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great parking, good location, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were friendly! Location was great for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jayshree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious and well organized rooms. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was available in the morning, thoughtful and sufficient. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice. Cozy place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property as advertised. Close to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quite, and comfortable. Staff extremely helpful, courteous and pleasant. I very much appreciated the high quality mattress (the most important and most often overlooked item in a motel room).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel clean friendly staff will stay again if I am in the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re hesitant to book at the lodge, don’t be. It is cozy, clean, and homey. My son and I stayed one night and were impressed by both the hospitality of the staff as well as the comfort and cleanliness of the room. We will absolutely stay at Marin Lodge when we’re in the area again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated outside of San Francisco, plenty of amenities close by , there are many choices of restaurants in San Rafael , we used ferries and drove in to San Francisco, the parking is very expensive , this is why we chose the Marin lodge,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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Great location and fantastic staff. Room was great. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice simple clean property, small town with lots of restaurants close by, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Aine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was ideal for where I wanted to be situated. Quiet and ideal for a couple of nights. A little tricky when driving onto Lincoln Ave at times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

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Great quiet and clean place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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Very clean and the staff was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judythe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable; staff responsive; appreciated how quiet it was during the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff. The place was extremely clean and well taken care of, it’s just a older smaller lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the front staff were helpful and courteous. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and very welcoming. Homie vibe and comfortable. The place is so clean and things you need are all there. Highly recommended. I would come back to this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time staying at this centrally located, comfortable, clean place and will definitely book here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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Excellent stay. Room super clean and comfortable! Staff very friendly and welcoming. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay that is centrally located, but very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025