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Villa Inn

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Take advantage of free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Villa Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a refrigerator, and a bed.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small round table, and a chair. There is a framed picture on the wall above the bed.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lincoln, a neighborhood in San Rafael, is home to Villa Inn. 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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1600 Lincoln Avenue, 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
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Dominican University of California
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marin History Museum
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • San Rafael Pacifics Albert Park
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Falkirk Cultural Center
    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
  • Los Moles Hecho En Casa
    2 min drive
  • Bay Thai Cuisine
    2 min drive
  • Caleruega Dining Hall
    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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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, Marin History Museum, and Mission San Rafael Arcangel. Falkirk Cultural Center and Marin County Civic Center Farmers' Market 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

Villa Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room was quiet and had a few upgrades, staff was excellent, restaurant onsite, free parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yuva Surya Teja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean good vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. A gentleman who worked there gave us some great ideas of places to go to view the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This older property has real charm, very clean, awesome restaurant on site, excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and helpful staff with easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but older motel. Nice restaurant on site!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy and the staff was very helpful with our request to change rooms. The room was very comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem! The setting was great, the price was fair, and the people were friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the restaurant at the hotel. Very convenient and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service
We were able to check in early, which was nice when traveling with small children. We had a room with 2 queen beds and the room was huge! It is dated, but still nice and clean. We had 2 rooms and neither had towels, but I was able to get them quickly from the front desk with no issues. Super convenient location, we were able to grab some breakfast from the restaurant and all was good. I love these little off beat places. Would totally stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ziyang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly front desk. Modern card key system and great amenities for this price point. Very Clean rooms. Great location just off of 101, with bus stop outside. Descent breakfast from 7-10AM. Overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zoila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking. The attendant was very friendly and helpful with all my quesrions. We met the owner, super friendly. Overall, it was a nice, clean place to stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
TV sound didn’t work and no one could help the first night we were there. The breakfast was mediocre. The room was clean and quiet and the mattress was comfortable although the pillows were very hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for the price. Comfortable and clean. Breakfast was simple but had eggs. Front desk staff helpful and friendly. Would stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is a little run down, chairs and rugs are worn and need to be replaced, but it was clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ver nice and love the attached restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to downtown, freeways and civic center. Bus stop to civic center right in front of property. Okay breakfast. Good happy hour selections. Clean rooms. Nice, firm mattresses. Inexpensive laundry room and vendor machines onsite. Free, ample parking. Recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facade looked old and bleak. But inside the room, it has a microwave,refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer & TV. The bed was very comfortable, I had an uniterrupted goodnight sleep. With free breakfast, what more can you ask for? I will definitely come back to this Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and friendly staff. A win for me…
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was so-so...at best. Parking was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Wifi was problematic. I was only able to connect for a few minutes. The shower badly needs an upgrade. Difficult to get in and out of and the water temperature was either scalding or cold. No middle ground. The bed and bedding were very comfortable. Parking was easy. The restaurant next door is excellent but the complimentary breakfast came out in dribs and drabs because of insufficient staffing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Economical, convenient, comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is charming and its location is relatively accessible to local businesses. It is dated, but this is what makes it comfortable and unique. The grounds were well kept and there is an abundance of greenery and flowers. Breakfast was simple but fulfilling. We will definitely return the next time up in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026