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Hotel Options in Novato

    Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

    Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

    1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
    $123 nightly
    The price is $145 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
    $145 total
    Nov 23 - Nov 24
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.8/10 Excellent! (4,707 reviews)
    Fairmont San Francisco

    Fairmont San Francisco

    950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
    $260 nightly
    The price is $306 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
    $306 total
    Nov 22 - Nov 23
    Total with taxes and fees
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,386 reviews)
    Handlery Union Square Hotel

    Handlery Union Square Hotel

    351 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
    $143 nightly
    The price is $168 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
    $168 total
    Nov 2 - Nov 3
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.8/10 Excellent! (2,783 reviews)

Houseboats

Book a houseboat in Novato
Take command of your next vacation…by taking the helm of a houseboat! Why debate over whether to stay home or go to the coast? A Novato houseboat rental lets you do both. It’s especially ideal if you’re traveling with a bunch of people, whether it’s family or friends, because it blends all the comfort of a “staycation” at home with adventure on the high seas. When you book through Orbitz, you’ll have everything you need to captain your new vacation home.

Novato houseboat vacations for everyone
Gather everyone you know, because most houseboats can sleep over 10 people while maintaining a cozy, small-house feel—without feeling cramped. There are showers and kitchens on almost every house boat, and some vessels come with hot tubs, wet bars and multiple TVs. Take your houseboat out to a particular spot in the water, or kick off a proper Novato adventure and travel from port to port. Your on-board crew will be so impressed with this unique vacation, they’ll probably start calling you “Skipper.” 

They’ll be even more impressed with the luxury house boats that are available. Think stunning décor, gorgeous artwork and even fireplaces for cool evenings on the water. Some even have glass bottoms so you can look right into the water beneath you.

When you want to give your sea legs a break, come ashore and do some sightseeing in Novato. Snap up a meal at one of the local restaurants, or do a little grocery shopping so you can cook once you’re back on the water. And don’t forget to look into fishing permits—there’s nothing like cooking up fresh-caught fish to really complete your houseboat experience. 

Novato Houseboats essential information

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14 Houseboats
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$145
Highest Price
$306
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