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Villa Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in San Rafael with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Villa Inn sits near San Francisco Bay, offering travelers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a restaurant known for quality dining. Guests can browse free newspapers, take care of laundry on-site, and connect to WiFi from their rooms.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1600 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael, CA, 94901

What's nearby

  • Dominican University of California - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission San Rafael Arcangel - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Falkirk Cultural Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Marin County Civic Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Owl Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Burren House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caleruega Dining Hall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Double Rainbow Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Villa Inn

Motel near San Francisco Bay
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Villa Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options and helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms 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 conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Villa

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Villa Inn
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel
Villa Inn San Rafael
Villa Inn Motel San Rafael

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Inn 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 Villa Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Villa Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Villa Inn located?

Located in Lincoln, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Dominican University of California and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Falkirk Cultural Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Villa Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a mellow facility. The rooms are large. They have a good breakfast offering
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best option in the area that’s pet friendly. The restaurant has really good Italian food!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janie

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Villa Inn. I honestly didn’t have stellar expectations as I was only staying for the weekend. But I was positively surprised to see how comfortable my stay was. I slept well, I felt safe, and the environment was quiet and peaceful. Definitely recommend a stay at Villa Inn. It’s cozy, quiet, and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed/pillows/towels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is good, place is conveniently located, easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant on site, plenty of other options within walking distance. Nice secluded area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Clean, quiet, and a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, orderly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonable price for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicest people own this property. Working on improvements and upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Cheap hotel, minimal breakfast, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, beds and pillows are comfortable. All you need for a night or five without spending a fortune on the city. We were only there for a night but would gladly spend more here if needed. The included breakfast was very good as a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

minchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here one night. It’s Quiet. Friendly staff, Clean, good price and breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good value, pleasant and helpful employees, parking adequate but difficult to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Afra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best inn stay ever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff. Quick check in. Our was comfortable and very clean. Convenient parking. Continental breakfast was included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Italian restaurant on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

xiaojian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place with comfort. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were bed bugs. The upholstered chair in the room was covered with stains. The room smelled bad. Checkin guy was unfriendly. Checkout guy was very nice. Gave me a refund and some driving tips.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice people. Convenient location. Decent breakfast. Loved that they will make waffles if you ask.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Wonderful Hotel

Great hotel at a great price. Very helpful and courteous staff. Only place I stay at when visiting the Bay Area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Great weekend

Stayed here for a family wedding and found the restaurant on the facility to be one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever eaten at Marcello and his staff were friendly. The place is cute and quaint and well taken care. Definitely the best value in the Bay Area and Marin County.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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