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North Bay Inn

2.0 star property
Adults-only motel in San Rafael with free parking

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North Bay Inn, near San Francisco Bay, offers travelers a practical home base with to-go breakfast and reliable in-room WiFi. The helpful staff provides local insights, and the lobby offers complimentary coffee, tea, and newspapers for morning planning.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, King suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, King bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
855 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

  • Marin Country Mart - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Dominican University of California - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Larkspur Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Berkeley Station - 19 min drive
  • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Picante - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Michael's Sourdough Sandwiches - ‬13 min walk

About this property

North Bay Inn

Motel near San Francisco Bay
North Bay Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at North Bay Inn include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 21 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

North Bay Inn
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel
North Bay Inn San Rafael
North Bay Inn Motel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

Is North Bay Inn 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 North Bay Inn?

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

What time is check-out at North Bay Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is North Bay Inn located?

Located in Canal, this motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Marin Country Mart and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from San Francisco Bay. Mission San Rafael Arcangel and Larkspur Ferry Terminal are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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North Bay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 939 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 939 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 939 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 939 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 939 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shuvo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Generally clean place to get a bed for the night. Property is quite clean and up to date for the price you pay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside was clean and nice. Could hear noise from outside quite a bit and 2nd floor too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

Ease of check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sybill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Not a bad place. Not a great place. Just a place to stay. Fit what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Just a quiet motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bed

The bed was comfortable. No food option, actually.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, friendly, great price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old building with newly redone bathrooms and painted walls, but the carpet had a hole in it. You could see the concrete floor. There were about 4 burn marks on the carpet. Really bad appearance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garreth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lilitie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great, short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the front desk staff was super friendly and helpful. room was average but clean and the bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness
Renovated bathroom. Could open window. But advertised free breakfast which was false. And cardboard dumpster at Harbor Freight was emptied each morning at 4:45am because they are too cheap to get a box compactor/bailer.
Vanity and sink outside bathroom
New tile of shower surround
New eco double flush toilet
Desk has drawer
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite and kind and very clean place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melinda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no one there to check us in. Terrible service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrain

I like this place is good the hotel and the The lady was very kind and welcomed us with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price. We had a king bed, sofa couch, kitchenette and table. Older property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My son is student at nearby Famous college. We have visited on several occasions. Anita the property's manager always made us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

raquel

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

Excellent

The prize, room, amenities on the room and the surrounding was amazing! I will definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and housekeeping was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you need a place to stay it's a place to stay. The night I stayed there were a bunch of modified cars and lowrider trucks ripping around the neighbourhood with latin American flags out the windows. Perhaps it was after a football (soccer) match or something, hopefully not a turf war although there was a police presence in response to the chaos. This is a bare bones, tired motel. The carpet was in a sorry state but the toilet was clean. If you just need to a place to crash after a day of driving and you're a man, it's probably fine. The thing that pissed me off was that two members of staff tried to enter my room at 9am with the master key while I was still asleep despite checkout being 11am. I had to rush to the door to stop them from coming in because there's no security lock. It disrupted my sleep, which I did not appreciate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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