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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(112 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, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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. Classic Billiards and Falkirk Cultural Center 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

  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    Mission San Rafael Arcangel
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Marin County Civic Center
    Marin County Civic Center
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Dominican University of California
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    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

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

About this property

Marin Lodge

Hotel near San Francisco Bay
Marin Lodge provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Marin Lodge boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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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 crib
  • 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
  • Free crib

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 Classic Billiards 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. 819 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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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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

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet and clean place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Verified

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint and tidy "motel" style facility (since each room has an entry to the outside). Super quiet (even though is not far off the 101), and there's a great Italian restaurant not far (about 1 mile). I will definitely be back if I'm visiting in Marin county, and highly recommend it to anyone. Seemed very safe as well (lots of residential all around).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

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

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

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, everything was as expected. Staff was friendly and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secure parking right outside your door. Great location. Nice, clean, quiet room. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best room we’ve had in a while, very quiet and the bed was very, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

GAYLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of the above. Clean room, attentive staff, perfect location, and the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at Marin Lodge and both visits were excellent. The rooms were clean and there was plenty of parking. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Towels and bed linens were clean and lofty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value, free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Marin lodge was clean and comfortable and perfect for our brief visit to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and ample. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. There are pastries and coffee available in the morning. I’d definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and convenient. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025